Yooyoolah COWLITZ “One who calls” Tribal News May 2018 FIFTH EDITION

Chairman’s Corner Klahowya, it is time for our Cowlitz revenue for the Tribe and our members. family to come together for the June I will always work to ensure that ilani General Council meeting. Thank you is the premier gaming, dining, meeting for continuing to entrust me with the and entertainment destination in the Pa- wellbeing of the Tribe. It is an honor to cific Northwest. serve as the Chairman of the Cowlitz The ilani Casino doors have been Indian Tribe as we look to our bright open for over a year and we look for- future and open a new chapter in serv- ward to greater returns for the Tribe ing tribal members. We had many with the meeting and event center and challenges in the past that seemed in- the Cowlitz Ballroom now open. We surmountable, but we have prevailed. have also opened the Cowlitz Tobacco As we grow and prosper together, we Outlet and it has been very productive in should expect to face new challenges. yielding returns on our investment. We We must come together as a tribal fam- have improved access to the self-park lot ily, now more than ever, for the benefit by widening Cowlitz Way to three lanes of future generations. and have added a new overflow parking We must honor and pay tribute to lot to serve our customers during high those who have helped us reach this demand events. We are designing a gas point of growth. Words cannot explain station and convenience store which is the loss we feel as a Tribe from the un- scheduled to open next year. Phase II timely passing of Councilman Lenny construction could take place as soon as For the first time in 160 years the Cowlitz Tribe flag was raised over its land in a poignant ceremony. Bridges. He will be greatly missed as a 2019, subject to availability of financing. warrior and champion for education, We are beginning a Market Evaluation housing, and economic development. and Demand Study for a new hotel to be We must carry-on his spirit of dedica- built adjacent to our ilani casino. This ilani’s New Meeting & tion and service as we work for the bet- study will be used for predicting traffic terment of our tribe. needs, designing the hotel, and support ilani Casino - Sonny Bridges serves financing of the project. We are in the Entertainment Center Opens as chair of the Cowlitz Tribal Gam- early stages of planning the new hotel ing Authority. As part of my respon- addition and related conference facili- sibilities, I serve as vice-chairman of ties. This next phase is planning to in- with Salute to Cowlitz Tribe the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority. clude a 4-diamond hotel building of up After the opening of ilani Casino on to 400 rooms, with conference facilities, Ceremony Highlights Include Tribal Drums and Flag Raising April 24, 2017, it has become our single largest asset and the largest source of please see CHAIRMAN, page 2 ilani in Ridgefield, Washington, has design elements, the opening ceremony attracted clientele for premier gaming, of the Meeting & Entertainment Center entertainment and dining since its 2017 honored the Native American tribe by opening. centering on elements of cultural signif- Table of Contents: On April 5, the property added a new icance. Cowlitz drummers gathered to draw: the 30,000-square-foot Meeting accompany dignitaries, tribal members Government...... Pg 2-3 Culture...... Pg 10-12 & Entertainment Center, complete with and guests, while spiritual leader Tanna Public Safety...... Pg 4 Community...... Pg 13-15 the Cowlitz Ballroom entertainment Engdahl conferred a blessing in English and Chinook. She was joined by Roy Wil- Government...... Pg 5 ilani...... Pg 16-17 venue accommodating up to 2,500. The Elders...... Pg 6 Health Page...... Pg 18-19 center’s opening ceremony reiterated the son, fellow spiritual leader and honorary destination’s focus on the heritage of the chief, and Bill Iyall, tribal chairman. And, Veterans ...... Pg 6 Human Services...... Pg 18-19 Cowlitz Tribe, incorporating elements of for the first time in 160 years, the Cowlitz Enrollments...... Pg 7 Government...... Pg 20-21 tribal culture while launching a dynam- Tribe flag was raised over its land in a poi- gnant ceremony. Education...... Pg 8 EDC...... Pg 22 ic entertainment schedule. Voc Rehab...... Pg 8 Housing...... Pg 22 Entertainment Schedule Takes Form Opening Ceremony Honors Cowlitz Tribe Youth...... Pg 9 Natural Resources...... Pg 23 After the ribbon cutting, as guests Just as ilani pays tribute to the Cowlitz Tribe and Northwest sensibilities through please see ILANI, page 3 2 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018

new permanent jobs with the opening of Brandon Molett, and Administrator-In- are unable to take off work for health Chairman ilani Resort Casino. We look forward to vestigator William (Bill) Elliott. Cowlitz care visits. We are seeing more people continuing a positive relationship with Tribal police will also support public take advantage of these hours and hope Continued from the front page federal, state, and local governments, safety needs at all tribal facilities. We that we can expand to other days with and with our local neighbors. thank retired Chief Public Safety Officer increased use of the clinic. We are inte- Community and Government Cen- J.A. Goss, Jr., for his leadership in build- grating services for Pathways to Healing ter – We continue working on a Res- ing such an experienced team. (PTH), Mental Health, and Indian Child ervation Master Plan to bring focus to Strategic Planning – We continue to Welfare (ICW) programs, to expand our a vision for our Cowlitz Community work on the strategic planning process efforts to help people heal after their and Government Center. Planning for for the Tribe, led by Jerry Iyall, Christine traumatic experiences and lessen the the reservation includes the new tribal Myers, Kim Stube, Abriel Johnny-Ro- risk of harm to vulnerable children, and administration building, a future cul- driguez, Dan Meyer, Debbie Hassler, improve coverage in the state. HHS is tural community center/museum, an and Phil Harju. We began our process, committed to the elimination of health RV park, potential Elders housing, and after our previous extensive town hall disparities, to promote physical, mental, more diverse economic development. meetings, meeting with Tribal Council and emotional wellness that strength- We are planning to build the Cowlitz and all parts of the tribal organization, ens, and empowers our Native commu- Community and Government Center including boards, committees, depart- nity, while honoring our Creator, Moth- on the reservation. The new building is ments, and programs. This is a big effort er Earth, our Elders, and our children. planned for the southwest corner of the and will take several months to develop Thank you to the Health Board, our reservation. It could house tribal admin- a long-term plan. Tribal Council will staff and active Tribal leaders for their istration, natural resources, tribal court, be evaluating and prioritizing services important work in HHS. enrollment, IT, transportation, child through this strategic planning process. Natural Resources – The Natural care development program, youth ser- We will adopt a Mission Statement, a Resources Department (NRD), led by vices, benefits services, Elders services Vision Statement and identification of Taylor Aalvik, continues to work to and meals, planning, facilities, econom- our values. We will develop strategic protect and restore our homelands with Chairman Bill Iyall ic development, and legal affairs. It could initiatives to improve our operations to the numerous projects and programs also allow growing space for programs better deliver services to all tribal mem- that we do. Our Tribe has been engaged and a multi-use gym/assembly hall with bers. We must take initial steps for El- for over a year addressing much concern additional restaurants, and up to 2,000- a full commercial kitchen. As we build ders and for youth. Elders, education, associated with a proposed methanol car capacity parking garage. Recent the physical infrastructure on the res- housing, and health care all weigh in facility near Kalama, Washington. meetings for the refinance of the res- ervation, we are building vital tribal as needs as priorities for the council to In addition, there are significant ervation and casino development loans government infrastructure for health, evaluate. Strategic planning and finan- findings in the environmental impact show the benefits of early refinancing housing, economic diversification, edu- cial planning are highly interrelated statement (EIS) associated with the and beginning the process of restructur- cation, culture and now our tribal police and interdependent disciplines that are Millennium Coal proposal for Longview, ing this debt. department, led by Public Safety Direc- the cornerstones of effective organiza- Washington, where there is no offsetting Tribal members seeking employ- tor Donald Walkinshaw (see details, be- tion and financial management. The mitigation possible to curtail impacts ment at ilani can apply online or con- low). The public safety trailer is on the Tribal Council will be preparing a Rev- to our environment. Tribal leadership tact Kara Fox-LaRose, President and reservation, just south of Cowlitz Way, enue Allocation Plan to meet federal re- adamantly opposes this proposed General Manager or Al Muma, Vice next to the new Cowlitz Tobacco Out- quirements so funds can be distributed development by Millennium Coal President for Human Resources. ilani is let. We are planning a permanent public to tribal members, subject to available and the NRD will work to keep this a good opportunity for tribal members safety building and a transit and main- funding goals. This could enable an proposal out of Tribal homelands. The to match their skill set directly to work tenance facility on the south end of the initial one-time $5,000 distribution to Washington Department of Ecology has opportunities for the Tribe. We are im- reservation, near the water reclamation Elders aged 62 years and over, once the denied the project’s water quality permit. plementing a Cowlitz tribal member plant. We have purchased an adjacent plan is approved by the Bureau of Indian We have worked hard for an increased development program at ilani for all 8.5-acre parcel that currently has a home Affairs. The information gathered will role regarding decision-making authority employed tribal members to gain the and a barn that can be added to the res- be molded into a plan which will serve on this and other proposals in the region needed basic prerequisites for advance- ervation through the Bureau of Indian as a guiding tool for the Tribe. that may impact important resources. We ment. Management Associate Whitney Affairs Fee-to-Trust process. We stand Education - We continue to improve advocate for resources in our homelands Mosback is coordinating regular meet- to protect our resources and preserve our education program by providing with Washington Governor Jay Inslee, as ings with tribal member employees and our traditions through the strength of tuition assistance for Tribal members, well as our tribal neighbors upstream on the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority our Tribe. The reservation is positioned available 12 months a year, and will re- the Columbia. The Gathering Program board and casino management as part of for growth and development with criti- place our current scholarship program. in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest the program. We hope to partner with cal infrastructure. Education is a priority for our youth. I allows us to collect huckleberries, the University of Washington’s Foster Cowlitz Tribal Police are now on want to thank the Education Commit- mushrooms, and firewood for personal School of Business, Tribal Gaming and duty patrol assignments as of March 1, tee– Karissa Lowe, Mike Iyall, Becky use with the free permit. Amy Boyd, the Hospitality Management Certificate 2018. I am proud of our new officers, Lowe, Celine Cloquet, Dave Reichel, Tribe’s Forest Land Steward, will assist Program, to help prepare the next gen- who will enforce tribal, federal and state David Iyall, and Suzanne Donaldson– you with additional specialty items. We eration of leaders for ilani Casino. The laws relating to operations within the Stephens for their hard work to provide are also working on Lewis River Fish UW’s American Indian Studies course reservation. Each of our new officers education assistance that works for all Passage to ensure full fish passage. A new combines business education specifical- will be working with a Security staff, tribal members. EIS for the operation of hydro-projects ly for employees of Tribal casinos and Surveillance, TGA staff to assist one an- Health and Human Services – We within the Columbia Basin is under way. resorts, with a peer-to-peer network other on roles and responsibilities and are establishing a Medicare assistance We can be a party to this process in the and on-site learning at a variety of trib- partnership development to protect the program, for Elders’ Plan B cover- drafting of this document before release al casinos. The Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Cowlitz Tribe’s best interests on the res- age cost. The Tribe’s medical clinic to the public, to push to benefit culturally Commission did a fantastic job with the ervation. in Longview has expanded hours on significant species. We are working with regulatory oversight of ilani, as they li- Please welcome our new Chief Don Wednesdays. Patients can make ap- the U.S. State Department to update censed all our vendors and team mem- Walkinshaw (Cowlitz tribal member), pointments between 7 am and 7 pm. bers. The Tribe created more than 1,500 Sergeant Duane Gervais, Senior Officer This helps to accommodate those who please see CHAIRMAN, page 3 May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 3

Mount Takoma at the hot springs. Chairman 2018 Canoe Journey - The Cowlitz My Gifting of Blankets Continues! Canoe Family is preparing for the 2018 Continued from page 2 Canoe Journey, Paddle to Puyallup. As Dear Tribal members, many as 100 canoes from more than 50 I have personally gifted over 1,300 the Columbia River Treaty, which is a tribes and Canadian First Nation Tribes Cowlitz Pendleton Blankets to many of treaty between the U.S. and Canada that and First Nations from the Pacific North- you over the last 18 months, and I have another 500 of them ordered and being governs the flow of water in the Columbia west, Alaska, and Canada, participate in made as I write this letter. I am hope- River. National Oceanic and Atmospheric the annual event. ful they will be ready in the next couple Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is 19th Annual Cowlitz Pow Wow – overseeing a new biological opinion months and if I don’t have them by the The 2018 Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow Wow time of the General Council meeting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planned for the Clark County Event flood control project on the Toutle River on June 2nd I will mail them to you! Center near the reservation. Thanks to I want to thank many of you for Sediment Retention Structure. We are our Pow Wow Committee, chair Nathan working on the process to restore our your incredible responses to receiving Hooton, and members who make our hunting and fishing rights. We are the blankets, especially the pictures!! gathering historic-use information. We Pow Wow a success This adorable picture shows tribal now have a “Cowlitz Tribe Designated The Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s 160-year member Quinn Gillis getting ready to Use Area” at Ohanapecosh Campground, journey back to our homeland marks the do some drumming!! I love it! southwest of Mount Rainier National beginning of a new journey, where cen- Send me your best picture of you or Park. We can have three improved camp turies of Cowlitz tribal heritage and tra- a tribal member in the Cowlitz Blanket spaces and two separate areas, including ditions will unite and thrive here, on our and win prize money! I don’t know if an area at the important cultural and own reservation. We Cowlitz, The Forever anyone can ever out do Quinn, but you Tribal member Quinn Gills sitting on a Cowlitz spiritual resource, the hot springs, for our People, are forever home. are welcome to try! tribal blanket Together, we continue a new chapter First prize $300 designated use. Tribal Council member If you haven’t signed up for a blan- in Cowlitz history. Second prize $200 John O’Brien is working with Washington ket, you can get on the list by contact- Department of Natural Resources staff on A.M.R. Third prize $100 ing me at: the restoration of a Cowlitz campsite near Chairman Bill Iyall Most creative picture using blanket prize $200 Phone: (206)707-5765 or jakey- If you want to participate please [email protected] email your picture to Dave Barnett Thank you for all of your support ilani Gaming, Dining & at [email protected]. Winners will and appreciation of efforts in leading Entertainment Steps Away be announced at the June 2nd Tribal the way to our reservation and ilani Continued from the front page Inside ilani, 100,000 square feet are Council meeting. Dave Barnett dedicated to providing visitors with explored the new Meeting & Entertain- the latest state-of-the-art slot and table Cowlitz Tribal News ment Center, thoughts turned to plans games offerings to suit nearly any pref- underway, as the Cowlitz Ballroom erence and any level of experience. With YOOYOOLAH is already drawing nationally known 2,500 of the latest slots and 75 gaming tables, including a spectacular high-limit The Cowlitz Indian Tribe News Team names in entertainment. Opening night encourages tribal members to submit articles, welcomed Grammy-award winner Lit- room, guests can test their luck at black- jack, craps, roulette, and so much more. photographs and events. All submissions of tle Big Town, and on April 22, I Love articles need to be in editable form such as the 90’s — featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N ilani was awarded 10 prizes from Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming edi- Word document. Photos need to be sent in Pepa with Spinderella, Young MC, Tone June 2018 a separate attachment and should be high Loc and C&C Music Factory featuring tion and 13 awards from Strictly Slots Magazine, including the most coveted resolution, original photos. Submissions Freedom Williams – takes the stage. General council must contain the writer’s name, address and prize of Best Casino in both. Plus, Jay Leno hosted ilani’s first anni- meeting phone contact to be published. versary celebration with an exclusive, When ready to step away from gam- Submitted articles may be edited at the invite-only party in the Cowlitz Ball- ing, guests can recharge at inspired June 2, 2018 discretion of the editing staff and become room on Sunday, April 29. restaurants, boutique shops and a live at 10am: the property of the Cowlitz Tribe. This entertainment lounge. Chef Jet, smash- ilani Casino’s publication does not reflect opinions of Gatherings of All Sizes Welcome burger, i.talia and Taco Cantina offer editorial staff and should not contain any With flexible, easily reconfigurable delectable bites, while more sumptu- Cowlitz Ballroom defamatory, malicious, libelous statements event space, the Meeting & Event Cen- ous meals can be found at Michael Jor- or personal attacks on individuals, staff, ter can host a variety of groups and dan’s Steakhouse, Line & Lure, Rose Our General Council tribal organizations, administration or the conventions. Classrooms, exhibit halls, & Thorn, Longhouse or Tom’s Urban. Meeting will be held at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe as a whole. Guests can celebrate winnings with banquet halls and the concert hall are Cowlitz Ballroom at the Newspaper Team all in the mix. Equipped with full pro- fashions from Marshall Rousso or jew- ilani casino, 1 Cowlitz Way, Bill Iyall Jennifer Neal duction, lighting and sound specialists elry and gifts at Ruby Blue, capping an Whitney Mosback Tiffini Alexander Anna Williams as well as decorator services and a high- evening with cocktails and live music at Ridgefield, WA 98642 on Emily Gardner Muze Lounge. Aaron Workman ly experienced staff, the state-of-the-art Saturday June 2, 2018 starting Abriel For inquiries please contact: Patty Kinswa-Gaiser center ensures a unique experience. Dan Meyer Johnny-Rodriguez Additionally, catering services are avail- Rosemary Arruda Cooke at rcooke@ at 10am. Please bring your able for all events, offering impeccable ilaniresort.com or 360-887-6565. enrollment card and photo ID PO Box 2547, 1055 9th Ave. service at any price point as well as con- To learn more, visit https://ilaniresort. to sign-in. If you have questions Longview, WA 98632 sultation on selecting the best menu op- com/poi/venues/meeting-entertainment- 360-577-8140 | [email protected] tions. center.html. call (360) 577-8140. 4 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018

Philip Harju, General Council Vice-Chairman Vice-Chair News We continue our work to acquire more land in trust in our traditional area and we have assembled a team that includes tribal elders and tribal leaders to work on our hunting and fishing rights. Our Public Safety Department de- velopment is progressing. We are in the process of negotiating a number of in- tergovernmental agreements with Clark County and the State for law enforcement, fire protection, emergency planning, and emergency services on and near the res- ervation. At our March Tribal Council meeting we swore in three new Tribal Police Officer Mollet, Officer Bengaard and Chief Safety Officer J.A. Goss. police officers. We now have Chief John Goss and four tribal police officers to work on our Reservation. Chief Goss has just announced he will be retiring at the end of April of this year. There is still much to be Cowlitz Tribal Department of Public Safety done to further build our Public Safety De- partment, exert our rights, and maintain The Cowlitz Tribal Police Depart- our tribal sovereignty. ment of Public Safety has taken on a In April we hired our first Tribal new face with the addition of two black Court clerk. We are in the planning and and white patrol cars, which were do- implementation phase for our first Tribal nated to Cowlitz by the Tulalip Tribes Court. My staff has been working with through the Tulalip Tribal Police De- the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and partment in a hand of friendship and their contracted consultants for technical welcoming the birth of the Cowlitz assistance. The contractors did an assess- Department of Public Safety. Since the ment report for our future tribal court patrol cars arrival, we have placed the system which will hopefully help us get Cowlitz Tribal Logo on each patrol ve- much needed funding, further technical hicle and these patrol cars now patrol assistance and training from the BIA and the Cowlitz Reservation in a demon- the Justice Department. stration of the Cowlitz Sovereignty and As a member of the Planning Com- governance as a tribal nation. mittee, we have been involved with the The Cowlitz Reservation is pa- Strategic Planning efforts going on across trolled by Sergeant Duane Garvais One of two patrol cars donated to the Cowlitz Tribe by The Tulalip Police Department. the Tribal organization. We are doing fo- Lawrence and Senior Officer Brandon cused comprehensive planning with Tribal Molett, both veteran police officers Casino business enterprises have been Council which the Tribal Council began with many years of experience, and operational for approximately eleven during a two-day comprehensive planning graduates of the Washington State Po- months with an average daily visitor session. As a member of the Cultural Re- lice Academy and multiple other law population of an estimated ten thou- sources Board, we are also going through enforcement training courses, which strategic planning exercises and working include the Federal Law Enforcement sand visitors per day. There is a law on a philosophy statement and an updated Training Center Academy. The Of- enforcement and security presence for Tribal Code. ficers uniform displays the Cowlitz the casino and reservation consisting I look forward to meeting and talking Tribal Badge with the Cowlitz Logo of ilani Security Department, Cowlitz to many of you at our June General Coun- proudly displayed in the center of the Tribal Gaming Agency, Clark County cil Meeting. Please plan to be there. This badge, and the official shoulder patch Sheriff contract, and Cowlitz Depart- will be a historic event, our first General with the wording in gold lettering ment of Public Safety. Council Meeting on the Cowlitz Indian “Cowlitz Tribal Police Public Safety” 31501 NW 31st Avenue, Ridgefield, Reservation! As always, it is an honor and on each shoulder of the uniform. Washington 98642 Cowlitz Tribal Police badge. privilege to serve the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. The Cowlitz Reservation and ilani 360-353-8633 or 360-727-2119 May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 5 Restoring Wetlands with Beavers The Wildlife Program is currently The Wildlife Program is also co- in the planning stages of a cooperative ordinating on a couple of high level project, with the Cascade Forest Con- planning efforts. One effort is a Pop- servancy, that will reintroduce beaver ulation and Habitat Viability Analysis, to areas of the Gifford Pinchot Nation- which is being performed to set policy al Forest. The intention of the project and future management actions for is to allow beaver to occupy vacant but ESA-listed Columbia white-tailed deer. historically occupied habitat so beavers The Wildlife Program is also partici- can provide ecological benefits. Bea- pating in the Washington Department vers, as nature’s ecosystem engineers, produce long term benefits which in- of Fish and Wildlife’s Statewide Beaver clude mitigating impacts due to climate Working Group. The group is working change (like holding water in head- to develop and codify new regulations water areas longer), improving water related to the management of beaver in quality (by trapping sediment from the the State of Washington. Much of this water column), and improving salmon group’s effort is a result of new legis- fish rearing habitat. Project implemen- lation that was recently passed which tation will begin this upcoming fall allows relocation of beaver to occur in and continue through 2019. Western Washington. Cowlitz Tribal Councilwoman Debbie Hassler, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Chairman Iyall meet in Vancouver Tribal Offices. Vancouver Mayor Visits COLOR ME! On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, The Hon- facility while being provided informa- orable Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Mayor tion on services offered at the Vancouver of Vancouver came to visit the Cowlitz office. She was also provided informa- Tribal Health and Human Services tion on projects the tribe is developing, office in Clark County. Mayor McEn- natural resource projects, historical and erny-Ogle met with Tribal Chairman current events and discussions on part- Bill Iyall, Debbie Hassler tribal coun- nership opportunities with the tribe and cil member and Program Manager for the City of Vancouver. Mayor McEn- Pathways to Healing, Karyn Kameroff, erny-Ogle is Vancouver’s first ever fe- Community Coordinator for Pathways male Mayor of the city and has shown to Healing, and Abriel Johnny, Gov- a commitment to tribal communities ernment Relations and Affairs. Mayor through her engagement and support to McEnerny-Ogle was given a tour of the local events in the area. Where Are We With Strategic Planning? By Jerry Iyall We have contracted with REDW, a na- We have made good progress with tive-owned consulting firm out of Arizona strategic planning since the last Newslet- and New Mexico, to facilitate our planning ter. At the last General Council meeting, efforts with Tribal Council. REDW works the Tribe’s Mission, Vision and Values with tribes (nationally as well as several were approved. Since that time, the Child Washington Tribes), facilitating strategic Care and Development Program has com- planning efforts and doing other consulta- pleted their strategic planning and our tion work. The Committee has developed Health Board and Health and Human a good plan with REDW to work with the Services have nearly completed theirs. Tribal Council to take our planning efforts The Housing Board, Cultural Resources to the next level. Board, Youth Board, and the Tribal Trans- portation Department are moving right Our Strategic Planning Committee along and should be finishing in the next includes Debbie Hassler, Dan Meyer, Phil few months. Harju, Kim Stube, Abriel Johnny-Rodri- Our next big planning effort will be guez, Christine Myers, and I am the Chair. with the Tribal Council. We have an ex- Christine Dupres, Whitney Mosback, and citing two-day planning retreat scheduled Robin Torner have also participated with with the Tribal Council to focus on big the Strategic Planning Committee. picture topics, and will schedule follow up If you have any questions about the sessions as needed. There are lots of im- strategic planning process, you can contact portant topics to discuss. me by email at [email protected]. 6 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Elders Program Digs Clams The Elders Program transported an adventurous group to Copalis Beach, Washington, for the final clam digging as the season ends. Each person was al- lowed a limit of 15 clams. Once Again Once again I have come home I couldn’t stay away from your mountains of trees that lead to the sea and the beauty of old highways Your rugged mountains reaching to the sky so rugged always changing so bold and your trees of green standing tall and strong give comfort to my soul Yes, I have wandered through the years seen beauty on my way but I won’t leave you once again, I have come home to stay

by Sandra Marinsik Cowlitz native

Soozy Bridges is close to the 15 clam limit at Lummi Elder, Jennifer Johnson showing her Copalis Beach. first clam. Calling All Cowlitz Veterans

Please go to the Cowlitz web confidential and will only be used site (Cowlitz.org) and click on the as authorized by the Tribal Coun- “Cowlitz Veterans Sign Up” link on cil. We will use Veterans’ records to the right side of the web page. Or notify veterans of upcoming events, complete the sign-up form below and veterans news and services that and mail it to the Cowlitz Tribal may be available to veterans. We may Office at 1055 9th Avenue Suite B, also use the complete Veterans data Longview, WA 98632. base to apply for grants and fund- This information will be used to ing opportunities that may come up. create a record of Cowlitz Tribal Vet- This sign-up is optional but we hope erans. Veterans’ records will be kept Cowlitz Veterans will sign up. Razor clams. Veterans Sign Up Name______

Branch of Service ______

Date of Discharge______

Address ______City ______

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If you have any questions about this form or its use, you can contact me by email at [email protected]

Jerry Iyall Don Dunckel and Nancy Cleaver enjoy the Sandy Miller and Doug Mahar relaxing after a Tribal Council Veteran’s Rep April clam dig. brisk day on the beach. May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 7 Enrollment Department Update Our current enrolled population as of March 2018 that are not receiving mailed tribal information or the Haworth, Mary Ann is 4117. Since September 2017 we have enrolled 39 new newspaper, please have them notify us. Most likely they Kimble, Judith Pauline tribal members. are on our Unknown Address List or the address is not Lee, Stanley Leroy Our current enrollment criteria is as follows: (ap- correct. Please have members contact the Enrollment Meyer, Robert Arthur plicants must meet ALL three) Office to verify the address we have on file for them. Thayer, Bruce Allan 1) Applicant must be a direct lineal descendant of a We sadly report the following tribal members Williams, Robert Dale Cowlitz Indian; have either crossed over since the last newspaper or Wilson, Eldon Ray 2) Applicant must have a parent (mother or father) we were recently notified of their death: Discover Pass and Annual Northwest Forest Pass- on the Cowlitz Tribal Roll Anderson, Gary Ken es are available from the enrollment office, only one 3) Applicant shall be no older than 12 months of Burlingame, David Lee per household. The Discover Pass does not expire and age (effective 01/01/2006) or applicant is 18 years of age Byrd, Arnold Lewis is good in the State of Washington only. The NW For- and no more than 19 years of age (effective 06/06/2015). Chambers, Cheryl Ann est Pass expires one year from date of issue and is good The constitutional change made in June 2015 allows Clark, Andrew John in Washington and Oregon for day use only. descendants whose parent did not enroll them by their Daily, Roger Edward first birthday to enroll themselves as an adult between Donlan, Lance Joseph For more information please contact Cathy Raphael, their 18th and 19th birthdays. Farnsworth, Toni Lee Enrollment Officer by calling 360-575-3310 or email: If you know of any tribal member or their families Glaze, Kirk Dale [email protected]. Unknown Addresses We do not have any contact Corpuz, Deborah Kelleen Iyall, Jennifer Sue Morrill, Paul Christopher Schwanz, Tracy Arthur information for the following Cota, Shelly Rae Iyall, Kristen Patrice Morrill, Sandra Lee Shaffer, Dayle Marie 206 tribal members. If you Crabtree, Rebecca Lynn Jackson, Zachary David Lee Morrill, Sharon Anne Shaffer, Racquel Anne know any of these people, Craighead, Makayla Maree James, Jacqueline Marie Morrill, Terry Dean Shaw, Ashley Page please have them contact the Cualio, Yohana Gabryella James, Judith Ann Morrison, Lee Hoyt Simmons, Sarah Ruby Enrollment Office or let us Dawson, Gary L James, William Julius Morrison, Patricia Frances Sims, Evan Danielle know how we can reach them: Dawson, Maurice R Jones, Zada Mae Mullins, Robert Wilson Sims, Karen Joyce DeCamps, Deborah Leigh Jorgenson, Gary D Murphy, Patti Lynn Smith III, Elmer NMN Aalvik, Zakory Dennis DeNobrega, Nio Arcenio Judge, Janet LaVerne Myers, Daniel Lee Smith, Andrew Edward Abbott, Alvin E DeNobrega, Peter NMN Kacmarcik, Benjamin James Myers, Jason Ross Smith, Esther Maria Albrecht, Shelly Christine Dill, Cyndi Raven Rayn Keener, Jordann Brianne Myers, Stephanie Ann Smith, James R Arthur (Pete), Edwin Joseph Dill, Tazzmen Justice Keener, Robert William Myers, Steven Ross Smith, Keaton Vaughn Jaeger Asbach, Ethan Michael Dominick, Craig Martin Kemp, Ronald Jay Neilsen, Ricky Dean Smith, Linda Lee Baker, David Bradley Doneyson, Pailsey Rain Fay Kennedy, Edgar Lewis Nelson, Pepper Jean Smith, Melissa Roxanne Beltran, Jamie Paige Doolittle, Brittaney Anne King, Arnold Boyd Newbaker, Raymond Russell Smith, William Winfield Bennett, Casse Allen Jacob Dunckel, Brad Lee King, Brooklyn Sonny Nickerson, Dorothea Agnes Smithlin, Kayleena Gigina Bennett, Jerry Norman Dunckel, Dustin Dean King, Courtney Rose Pace, Daniel Thomas Smithlin, Korin Brian Boles, Nancy Jane Duprey, Meryl Wayne Kniss, Sandra Lee Pardee, Betty Rose Smithlin, T. Mike” Michael” Boles, William George Duprey, Suzanne Marie Koch, Joshua Douglas Pearson, Elizabeth Anne Stalcup, Joyce Leslie Bouchard, Adam Oliver Duprey, Thomas Gerard Lane, Lynnette Marlene Pearson, Ellen Grace Steffen, Donald Anthony Bowman, Sean Aaron Duvall, Nicholas Sean Lane, Richard Stanely Pellegrini, Mark Stephen Stroyan, Connor James Brandow, Erin Jessica Easley, Aaron Dean Lang, Gayle Darlene Perez, Lori Louise Swaggard, Jeneen Bridges, L. Jacob Eli Easley, Makayla Ann Link, Sheryl Diane Pfohlman Jr., Donald Arthur Swanson, Tara Ann Brown, Hunter Reshae Fisher, Heather Dawn Lund, Gwendolyn Marie Phillips, Kimberly Dawn Swearingen, Daia Denise Buchmann, David Lee Florek, Alexis Lee Mabry, Kimberly Ann Pineda, Dalene Kay Thayer, Kelsy Dawn Burns, Charles Eric Fox, Franklin Rhodes Marquis, Kristopher Austin Putas, Anthony Micheal Thomas, Eric V Byrd, Robert Lawrence Galloway III, John Baxter Mason, Ronald Ellery Ramsey, Joshua Zenos Thrasher, Hailey Elizabeth Cahill, Brenyn Dawsen Galloway, Barbara Jane McCabe, April May Reed, Morgana Ashley Tucker, Gwenith Christine Campbell, William Bradley Gilbert Jr, William David McConnell, Philip Scott Rhodes, Darlene Jo Usher, Jill Marie Carnes Jr, Ryan Richard Gilbert, Buddy Gene McGinn, Wesley Robert Rhodes, David Scott Watkins, Beau Matthew Carnes, Ryan Richard Gilbert, Darrell John McMillon II, Micheal Allen Richards, Debra Ann Weaver, Gary Wayne Casaw, Robin LeAnn Gilbert, Kelly LaDon Medley, Deborrah Louise Riggles, Sheila Marie Wiggins, Brent LeRoy Charvat, Cory Lawrence Gillespie, Lola Jean Mefford, Kimberly Michelle Riggles, Travis Edward Wilson Williamson, Kay Evelyn Charvat, Mary Lou Gillespie, Taylor Rene Melvin, Raleigh Scott Riley, Diane Rose Wilson II, William Paul Ciarfella, David Maitland Glasgow, Jean Louise Michel, Noah Emerson Robertson, Cassie Michelle Wilson, Hannah Elyse Ciarfella, Michael Andrew Hadley, Delaus James Miller, Brett LeRoy Robertson, Kristen Jamie Wilson, Jeffrey John Clark, Kenneth Virgil Harris, Leslie Ervin Miller, Cierra Lerae Robinson, Stephanie Lynn Wilson, Jeremy John Cloquet, Chance Michael Henry, Savannah Love Miller, Kristina Lea Rockwood, Michael James Wilson, William Paul Cobb, Alexx Hunter Hiebert, Lisa Marie Miller, Nellie Rusan Ruemker, Lena Maureen Cobb, Caleb Ryan Hogue, Jonathan Charles Miller, Reece Andrew Ruemker, Nicholas Andrew Please contact the Enrollment Cobb, Emily Ciera Howe, Kathleen Nicole Miller, Vincent William Ryan, Isabella Joann Office: cowlitzenrollment@ Cobb, Gary Lee Huereca, Andrea Marie Miller, Wesley Hans Ryan, Joshua Patrick cowlitz.org, or 360-575-3310. Cobb, Megan Nicole Huereca, Anita Marie Minkel, Glenn William Ryan, Trinity Marie Cornett, Michelle Lee Iyall, Andrew James Morrill, Helen May Saunders, Troy Allen 8 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Tribal Education Committee Update: New Tuition Assistance Program, Updated Bylaws, and More By Karissa Lowe, Tribal Education soon as possible, as demand is high and program. We are working with the The education committee members Committee Chairman our funds are not unlimited. Tribe’s Human Resources department are: Celine Cloquet, Dave Littleton, Da- The Tribal Education Committee Tribal members who submit incom- to finalize the job description and to de- vid Iyall, David Reichel, Gregg Ford, has had a busy year, as we retire our plete or ineligible applications will be termine whether our part-time position Joan Iyall, and Suzanne Donaldson-Ste- Tribal Scholarship program and launch contacted by the committee and will be will be combined with another part-time phens. The committee chairman is Ka- our new Tuition Assistance program. given the chance to correct and resub- position to create one full-time position. rissa Lowe, the vice chairman is Mike The final fiscal year of the Cowlitz Trib- mit their application. The committee When the job description is finalized it Iyall, and the secretary is Becky Lowe. al Scholarship program will conclude in has approved 67 applications for tuition will be posted on cowlitz.org. The education committee extends spe- June 2018. In the final year of this pro- assistance thus far. Tuition assistance re- The education committee updated cial thanks to Mike and Joan Iyall, who gram we awarded $321,150 in scholar- cipients represent a broad swath of our our bylaws and our policies and proce- are processing tuition assistance appli- ship funds to 86 Tribal members. membership, and include Tribal youth dures to reflect our new program. Trib- cations until we hire a program coordi- The application for our new Tui- who will graduate high school this al Council ratified these documents, nator. tion Assistance program was posted to spring as well as Tribal members who which are posted on our website. In Please stay tuned to http://cowlitz. cowlitz.org in January. Funds for this are returning to school after spending addition to our own tuition assistance org/index.php/resources/education for new program are available for tuition time in the workforce. Support is avail- application, our website features a page updates on our application process. expenses incurred on or after June 1st, able for vocational, undergraduate, and listing Additional Education Opportu- Please email committee chairman 2018. There is no application deadline graduate education, and students may nities and Internships and a “Looking Karissa Lowe and vice chairman Mike for this new program, and applications be enrolled full time or part time. for Scholarships?” page that lists other Iyall with any questions or comments at are approved as they are received. Trib- We are hiring a part-time coordi- scholarships that might be of interest to [email protected] or call Karissa at al members are encouraged to apply as nator to support the Tuition Assistance Tribal members. (360) 261-4683. Client Story By Kera Burke My name is Kera Burke and I joined Vocational Rehabilitation August 03, 2017. From the moment I joined VR im- mediately started my process to employ- ment. Coming into VR was hard for me, I was out of the work force for a few years, but Jen and Krys helped me to build a re- sume and cover letter. They helped me to see my strengths and work on my weak- ness, they provided me with tools to use to go out and look for work. Not only did they help with my employment process but they helped me with gas cards once stated, “The program was looking for an a week, interview clothes so I would be individual that had prior relationships ready and dressed accordingly. TVR also with tribal families and daycare provid- assisted me with rent, rent was a big one. ers and when we hired Kera, she was a If it wasn’t for VR my family and I would perfect fit.” Anna went on to state, “Kera probably have ended up homeless. It still is an incredible employee that has a cre- brings tears to my eyes just thinking ative mind, is thoughtful & loves chil- about it. On Oct 23, 2017 I became em- dren, she is always early for work and is a ployed with Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Child person that is interested in assisting the Care and Development Program. I am CCPD program grow..” so thankful for this program and for the THANK YOU VOC REHAB STAFF ladies that go above and beyond to help FOR REFERRING A GREAT CANDI- me become better and stronger. I know I DATE TO OUR PROGRAM! wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t Build upon your strengths and your for the help of VR. weaknesses will gradually take care of Kera’s supervisor, Anna Williams themselves. If you believe in yourself anything is possible May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 9

Cascade Camp & Conference Center is located near Yelm, Washington. Cowlitz Youth Program has reserved the unique Cowlitz Youth train-themed boxcar cabins at Brightwood Station nestled in the valley near Mount Rainier. Brightwood Station is situated in a Summer Camp clearing amid tall timbers, setting the stage for a quaint railroad scene with Mount Rainer in the background. We have scheduled June 21-24, 2018 fun programs for our youth at no cost to Tribal members. Box car themed cabins at Brightwood Station.

Pictured atop Coxcombe Hill, the Astoria Column, Astoria, Oregon, which overlooks the mouth of the Columbia River and gives an expansive view of trade routes of our ancestors as well as the Chinook, Clatskanie, Nehalem and Clatsop Tribes. Cowlitz Teens pictured from L-R: Kambriah Simper, Teen Youth at Officer’s Quarters, back row L-R: Sandee Spahr, Stacie Spahr, Carli Williams. Myrihe Rohbock, Meya Rohbock, Cynthia Reck in green sweatshirt, Sandee Spahr, Stacie Spahr, Carli Middle row L-R: Myrihe and Meya Rohbock, Madison and Cambria Simper. Williams, Noah Reck, Malachi Simper, and Madison Simper. Front row L-R: Malachi Simper, Noah and Cynthia Reck with Youth Coordinator, Melody Pfeifer.

The newly elected Cowlitz Youth Council. Pictured l-r: Alexandria Guerra, Youth Council Advisor, Stacie Spahr, Noah Reck, Myrihe Rohbock, Sandee Spahr, Meya Rohbock, Cynthia Reck, Kambriah Simper and Melody Pfeifer, Youth Program Coordinator. Not pictured was Malachi Simper. Cowlitz Youth Council The future leaders of our great Tribe cil who will act as a voice for the youth own officers and begin regular Youth have been in workgroups preparing for while modeling positive attitudes and Council meetings in addition to attend- their commitment as representatives of behaviors and speaking to youth issues. ing Tribal Council meetings. Please the Cowlitz Tribe Youth. Tribal council The 8 inaugural members are listed in check the Cowlitz Tribal website and has sworn in our first ever Youth Coun- the photo. They will be electing their Facebook pages for the schedule. 10 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Major Seattle Art Museum Exhibition Explores Legacy Of Photographer Edward S. Curtis From 21St-Century Perspectives Double Exposure: Edward S. Cur- plores the legacy of his historic portraits Double Exposure features over 150 (1914). tis, Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, of Native Americans from 21st-century iconic photographs by Edward S. Curtis, Threaded throughout the galleries Will Wilson present historic Curtis perspectives, focusing attention on Na- including famed portraits of historical of Curtis works are multimedia instal- photographs alongside work by three tive and First Nations voices. figures such as Chief Joseph, Geroni- contemporary indigenous artists Edward S. Curtis is one of the most mo, and Princess Angeline. On view lations by three contemporary indige- The Seattle Art Museum presents well-known photographers of Native are rarely seen examples of his photos nous artists: Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Double Exposure: Edward S. Curtis, people and the American West. Estab- across many media: sepia-toned pho- Rector, and Will Wilson. Their work Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, Will lishing a photography studio in Seattle togravures, platinum prints, sliver gel- provides a crucial framework for a crit- Wilson (June 14–September 9, 2018), in 1891, he made his first portrait of a atin prints, cyanotypes, and orotones ical reassessment and understanding of featuring iconic early 20th-century pho- Native American in 1895 of Princess (goldtones), a process perfected by Cur- tographs by American photographer Angeline (Kikisoblu), daughter of Chief tis. The exhibition also includes one of Curtis’s representations of Native peo- Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) alongside Seattle. In 1906, funded by financier JP Curtis’s cameras, lantern slides he used ples and the complex response that Na- contemporary works—including pho- Morgan, he embarked on a decades-long in multimedia lectures promoting his tives and others have to those represen- tography, video, and installation—by project to photograph and document project, audio field recordings of lan- tations today. indigenous artists Marianne Nicolson, Native Americans and their traditional guages and songs made on wax cylin- Tracy Rector, and Will Wilson. Held in lifeways, resulting in The North Amer- ders, and a projection of his docu-drama The Seattle Art Museum is located commemoration of the 150th anniver- ican Indian, 20 volumes published be- feature-length film made in British Co- at 1300 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 sary of Curtis’s birth, the exhibition ex- tween 1907 and 1930. lumbia, In the Land of the Head Hunters and at www.seattleartmuseum.org

medicine classes have been taught. at [email protected] or 360- Melody Pfeifer: 360-562-5185 for more Every month we feature different 513-1243, Steve Kutz: 360-731-2885 or information. Cowlitz teachers. Rhonda Grantham is going to have gathering of herbs and med- icine. It’s time we learn and use our Drum Group first foods which can heal us. Most im- The Cowlitz Drum Group hosts a portantly, we offer the teachings of our Culture Day every month. Cowlitz songs and dances. We have partnered with Michael Each of us can learn and teach our Hubbs to have language classes. This future generations our songs. If you is helping bring back and support our would like to learn our songs, please need for language the heart of our let us know. They are available on CD. culture. Cedar weaving, beading and Please contact: Cassy Sellards Reck Saturday, June 23rd 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 5 - 15 Cowlitz Indian Tribe Administration Parking Lot 1055 9th Ave. Longview, WA 98632

Registration is REQUIRED to ensure availability of supplies. Registration is available via: • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Website at https://www.cowlitz.org/ • Email Amanda Workman, Project Coordinator at [email protected] • Phone Amanda Workman, Project Coordinator at 360-353-9522 • Registration will also be available during the June 2nd General Council meeting at the Department of Transportation table. Deadline for registration is June 6th May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 11

Tribal Canoe Journey Is Largest Gathering In Western Washington

The Intertribal Canoe Journey 1989, when the “Paddle to Seattle” took Canoe. The Canoe culture is focused is being planned for July 26, 2018. has grown to be the largest gathering place as part of the 100th anniversary on sobriety and restoring our strength Updates will be on the Cowlitz web of Native Americans in western of Washington Statehood. as a people. The Canoe will be pulling page and Facebook Cowlitz Culture & Washington. Nations and Tribes from The 2018 Canoe Journey is called in our aboriginal area ion the Columbia Canoe page. Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, the Power Paddle to Puyallup, with the River up to Puyallup. The planning Oregon, California and as far away theme being Honoring our Medicine. and details are still being coordinated. For more information please feel free as Australia have come together to Practices have started for learning The Ft. Vancouver celebration during to contact Devin Reck: 360-513-5886 or celebrate. The Canoe Journey began in songs, dances and pulling in the the Cowlitz Canoe Journey protocol Vice Chair Ty Koch: 253-882-7592. Cultural Resources Department Update The Cowlitz Tribe’s Cultural Re- for mid-fall. CRB-allocated funding The CRD is pleased to announce the ato harvest. The Tribe has advertised for sources Department (CRD) is working also supports the Elders, Language, hiring of Cowlitz member Nichole Mey- a registered professional archaeologist to to increase capacity, improve services, and Carving Programs. Other cultural ers as Program Assistant for the Culture join the CRD, in order to increase our and assist the many cultural programs opportunities include possible camas Department. Nichole previously worked effectiveness in consultation and repre- that benefit Cowlitz citizens. In late root harvests and a summer trip to Elk in the Child Care and Development sentation. We anticipate filling that po- 2017, CRD worked with the Cultural Re- Mountain near Mount St. Helens. Program, and is excited by the opportu- sition soon. sources Board (CRB) to get approval for In November of 2017, the CRB, many nity in CRD to meet more people, learn The 2018 Culture Department is several revenue budgets through Tribal Council Members, and Tribal members, more about traditional culture, and as- looking to better serve the Cowlitz Peo- Council for 2018. also met for a Culture strategic plan- sist Tribal members. Please welcome her ple and the region in multiple ways. We Culture programming for 2018 in- ning session. This work aimed to gain to the department! will enhance the cultural events calen- cludes Drum/Weaving Group, Canoe insight into what specific focus areas Archaeological staff in the CRD dar on the website -- please contact us Family/Canoe Journey, Powwow, Huck- the Cowlitz People would like the Cul- continue to review and comment on with any information and dates that leberry Camp and a special Baby Blan- ture Department and Culture Board to projects and proposals in the region, in needs posting. We are looking to de- ket project for Cowlitz members. CRB prioritize in upcoming years. Future order to protect both the hard culture of velop the Culture page on the Cowlitz also provided Docket 218 funding to Culture planning meetings are antic- archaeology, and secure the opportunity website with additional information and support events such as the Qwáleәsti? ipated in 2018, and we hope to finalize to access traditional cultural resourc- heritage material. We are developing (eulachon smelt) celebration held March planning and begin working on coop- es on lands that have previously been educational curriculum partnerships 3rd in 2018, the First Salmon Ceremo- eratively redrafting the Title 11 Code inaccessible to the Tribe. This includes with Master’s in Teaching educators at ny scheduled for June 3rd, and a Wap- that specifies how the Department and agreements to be able to access areas on WSU Vancouver that will eventually ato harvest ceremony that is planned Board jointly operate. the Columbia River floodplain for wap- please see UPDATE, page 12 12 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018

was honored with moments of silence at Update the beginning of the January 2018 Trib- Cultural Opportunities for al Council Meeting, by the Washington Continued from page 11 State Lands Commissioner and Tribal the Cowlitz Tribal Members Leaders at a lands summit on February serve the 20-plus Washington school 7th, and at the Northwest Anthropolog- By Cassandra Sellards Reck July 24 Hood River to Cascade Locks districts in Cowlitz Tribe’s region. We ical Conference in Boise on March 30th. The Cultural Resource Board (CRB) July 25 Bonneville to Camas are committed to working with heritage meets in the morning before Tribal Natural Resources Department Director July 26 Camas to Ft. Vancouver- partners, artists, and educators in the Taylor Aalvik is serving as Acting Di- Council at 7am. It is open to all Cowlitz Protocol and camp at Ft. Vancouver community to make sure the Cowlitz rector of the Cultural Resources Dept., Tribal member. The CRB is currently story is strongly presented. We are writ- July 27 Travel to Puyallup- Camp at and Tribal Ecologist Nathan Reynolds is looking for a Cowlitz youth to become Puyallup ing both general and technical articles a CRB member. The requirement is a temporarily serving as Interim Cultur- July 28- Nisqually to Puyallup to strengthen Cowlitz identity in the commitment to attend, ages 13-17 and region. Most importantly, we are devel- al Program Manager. We are working an interest in Cowlitz culture. The fol- July 28- August 4 Protocol at Puyallup oping opportunities for the Cowlitz Peo- with leadership to finalize future plans lowing list is cultural opportunities for August 5 Travel to Cowlitz ple to celebrate and blend their heritage on CRD direction within the coming all Cowlitz Tribal members. August 23-26 Huckleberry Camp at months. Swift River School House traditions and modern identity as Tribal For more information, please contact May 24-27 Canoe Campout citizens on this ancestral landscape. September 14 Youth Board at the Cultural Resources Department via June 1-3 Cowlitz Encampment at the Longview Ernie Donovan Wellness Finally, we must sadly report that for- Cowlitz Landing Property Center mer long-term CRD Director dAVe Bur- the main switchboard: 360.577.8140, or lingame passed away in late 2017. Dave email: [email protected] June 3 Cowlitz Salmon Ceremony at September 15 Culture Day the Cowlitz Landing Property, First October 20 Culture Day and Salmon Dinner at noon at St. Mary’s Drumming at 10am June 8 Youth Board Meeting at the November 17 Culture Day and Longview Ernie Donovan Wellness Drumming Thanksgiving at 10am Center at HHS at 6pm December 15 Youth Christmas Party Pow Wow Committee June 10 Cowlitz Canoe Pull then the Cowlitz Culture Drum Day June 21-24 Cowlitz Youth Summer As another spring we will have all of our wonderful vendors Camp The information for these events are has arrived, the Pow selling their goods indoors and out of the July 6-8 Canoe Camp Out available on the Cowlitz tribal website, Wow Committee elements. Most importantly, this move July 13- Cowlitz Youth Board at the Cowlitz Culture and Canoe Facebook has had a busy will allow us to continue to provide our Longview Ernie Donovan Wellness which is open to all Cowlitz tribal mem- winter planning famous salmon dinner following the af- Center bers and by phone to the leads of the the 2018 Cowlitz ternoon dance session in an indoor envi- July 19- August 6 Cowlitz Canoe groups/events. For Canoe info, Devin Indian Tribe Pow ronment. In what has become a Cowlitz Journey Reck Canoe Chair: 360-513-5886, Ty Wow. Amazingly, this Pow Wow tradition, we will honor all Koch Vice Chair: 253-882-7592, Steve year marks the 19th annual event, and Veterans in attendance with a handmade Tentative Plan July 19 Travel Kutz Lead Skipper: 360-731-2885. we are thrilled about this coming year’s to Nez Perce to participate in the gift following the afternoon grand entry. For Culture Day/Drum Group, and/ pow wow. We are excited to announce There will be various dance contests and awakening for their first carved canoe or Huckleberry Camp, contact Youth a location and date change to this year’s July 20 Nez Perce Pow Wow many opportunities for all spectators to Board Chair, Cassy Sellards Reck: 360- event. As a testament to the quality of dance together throughout the day. July 21 New Perce Canoe Awakening 513-1243. You may also contact Melody event and the hospitality or our Cowlitz July 22 Travel to Beacon Rock We offer gratitude to the Pow Wow Pfeifer Youth Program Coordinator: people, due to the popularity of the Committee members who spend count- July 23 Dallesport to Hood River 360-562-5185. event by both dancers and spectators, we less hours preparing for this event have outgrown the Toledo High School throughout the year, and during the gymnasium. We are very thankful and event itself: Nathan Hooton, Jessica Eyle, appreciative for the years of love and Cheryl Wilcox, Jane Meyer, Kris Dillehay, support we have received from the To- Dave Littleton, Mai Littleton, Maddie ledo School District, its employees, and students as each of them have played a Littleton, and Abriel Johnny-Rodgiquez. significant role in the success of our pow We are always looking for additional wow. committee members and welcome any This year’s Cowlitz Pow Wow will and all volunteers. Without the love and be held on October 20, 2018 at the Clark support from volunteers this wonderful County Convention Center. As the com- event cannot take place. Mark your cal- mittee discussed the necessity to expand endars and be sure not to miss the 2018 to a new location, we have found that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow Wow! Come convention center offers an outstanding prepared to enjoy the day reconnecting facility that will accommodate everyone with friends and family and sharing this in an expansive and safe location. We day of celebration with song and dance are happy to announce that not only will in this outstanding event! we be improving safety for our Elders Want to get involved? Find us at and visitors, we will be adding additional www.cowlitz.org or on Facebook: parking, and event security. There will Cowlitz Indian Tribe Pow Wow. Please be bleachers for spectators, a dedicated consider serving the Cowlitz people in seating area on the floor for our Elders, this rewarding way. May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 13

Jim Sherrill honored upon his retirement from Health and Human Services. Jim Sherrill Retires After 14 Years of Service Skloutwout Family Picnic circa 2015. Recognizing 14 staff. Jim’s achievements are many and years of service to include the growth of several new pro- 2018 Skloutwout Family Reunion the HHS Depart- grams, the addition of 2 other locations "Skloot Wout" is the Indian name family tree on poster board which will ment, we honor Jim with over 150 staff and so much more. of Lucy Weiser. Lucy Skloot Wout was be on display at the picnic. Addition- Sherrill and wish Jim’s vision for the department inspired born in 1821 in the area now known as al names are always needed to make it him farewell and a and motivated. His compassion and Longview. Her Father was Oh-Ne-Quat- more complete. If you think that you Nan and her Mother was Haquitz. Both happy retirement. leadership have touched all who worked may be a Skloutwout descendant but are parents were full Jim began work with him. not sure, come and find out. Please bring blooded Cowlitz, pictures, written family histories, and as the Health & Hu- Working with someone who in- so she was as well. man Services Di- spires, teaches and motivates is a gift! memories to share, plus a potluck dish to Her first husband contribute to the meal. All Skloutwout rector in 2004 with Thank you Jim Sherrill for the many Jim Sherrill . was Louis Gerand descendants are welcome to attend; the a mere four person gifts you’ve bestowed upon us. and her second gathering is not limited to Cowlitz tribal husband was John members Weiser. She had When: Sunday, August 26th, 2018 - children by both 11am until mid-afternoon Ohanapecosh Campsites! so our reunion is What: A Spiritual Gathering starting open to all descen- at 11 am, with potluck meal to follow at Tribal campsites now available! dants. Lucy died the same location in 1908 and is bur- Where: BearRaven Longhouse at the Cowlitz Tribal members may now skyline for hundreds of miles. Visitors ied at the Cowlitz Lucy (Skloot wout) home of Roy Wilson near Winlock, WA book reservations for tribal campsites travel through majestic old-growth Prairie Catholic Weiser, Cowlitz (1828- in our own special section of the camp- forests, past tumbling waterfalls and Cemetery on the 1899) ground. historic buildings to reach sub-alpine same property as Directions: Take exit 68 on I-5 and Ohanapecosh, or áwxanapayk-ash in meadows, where world-famous wild- St. Mary’s. Her name on the gravestone go west to the signal light. Turn left onto Taytnapam Upper Cowlitz language, flower displays are seen in July and is Lucy Weiser. [please note that in times N. Military Rd and go south one mile. translates as “standing at the edge- August. Popular activities in the park past, spellings varied, so I have used the Turn right onto Antrim Rd and go west place”, and refers to the cliff edges of include sight-seeing, hiking, climbing spellings that we have commonly adopt- approximately a mile and a half, then the bedrock gorge through which the and camping. ed in the family]. I believe that she lived turn left onto Dorning Rd. Go to the end Ohanapecosh river flows. Ohanapecosh campground has an in the Vader area, but cannot prove it. of the road. Watch for the Wilson family Ohanapecosh Campground, on elevation of 1,914 feet. Weather is dry, Among the family lines that are de- sign and turn right. This will take you the southeast side of Mount Rainier cool and sunny in the summer with scended from Skloutwout are Reynolds right onto Roy's property. National Park, is surrounded by old daytime temperatures in the 60 to (including Williams, Miller, and Aalvik), growth forest and crossed by an excep- 80-degree range. Even though the east- Wilson as in Roy Wilson, descendants of For further information, contact: tionally beautiful snow-fed river. Close ern side of the park can be sunnier than Julian Bernier (including Roney, Hoer- Linda Foley to Ohanapecosh are popular hikes to other areas, weather can be variable ling, Smith, Duprey, Nelson, and Ragan), 206-276-6010 (Cell) Silver Falls and the Grove of the Patri- and visitors should come prepared. Sophie & Joseph LeGarde, (Earl, Bak- [email protected] archs. Book through www.cowlitz.org by er, and Reed), Brandle and Charles. The The main attraction at Mount Rain- clicking on Cultural Resources link on closer you get to the present, more names Marsha Williams ier National Park is the mountain itself, bottom of main page or use this link get added. Listed above are the major for- 253-857-8832 (Home) a glacier-clad volcano of immense pro- to go to full website: https://www.we- bearers of the Skloutwout Families. 253-355-0368 (Cell) portions. At 14,411 ft., it dominates the breserv.com/cowlitzindiantribe We have been working on a large [email protected] 14 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018

Walking On d AVe Burlingame May 9, 1966 — December 8, 2017 Spring Celebration Calendar

dAVe was an exceptional person. He January April was the first child that could read and Patty Kinswa-Gaiser Jan 4th Happy 91st Birthday Juanita Clark write when he went to kindergarten at Na- April 13th pavine. There was a big write up about it Kyle Lopez Jan 6th in the local newspaper, I was so proud! He Justin Allan VanRiper Jan 22nd Deena Aff April 23rd won many excellence awards throughout Jeanne Copenhaver Jan 23rd Debbie Hassler April 25th his school years such as; Knowledge Bowl Nancy Osborne April 29th Competition, Most Creative, Spelling, Art February Awards, Outstanding Junior Art, Artistic May Excellence in Regional High School Art Jackson Gabbard Feb 7th Show, and achieving a rating of Excellent Michael Donaldson Feb 17th Richard Allan VanRiper May 5th in Expository from Evergreen College for brary. He then moved to Salkum, Wash- Kayla Kay VanRiper May 18th the year 1984, while he was still in high ington and dAVe started working for the Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens May 19th Tribe shortly thereafter, in his dream job March school. dAVe began collecting comic Eric Smalley May 19th books when he was about 12 years old. as Director of the Cultural Resources De- McCoy Gabbard March 2nd These were #1 certified collector items. partment. He knew a lot about culture Wendy Lee Kinswa March 3rd Jacob Aff May 28th He also enjoyed his Match Box collection. from family teachings. Happy Anniversary Deena and He attended Centralia College. When the dAVe had one daughter, Olivia Burlin- Greg Aff March 22nd June Tribe went to Washington, DC, for the game, who was his pride and joy. He was Michaela Guerra June 2nd also a member of the huge Ike Kinswa Fam- signing of the federal acknowledgement David “Buzz” Dean Russell June 3rd documents, he was able to attend. ily. I shall miss him and love him always dAVe worked at the Chehalis library and my life has been changed forever… Randy Russell June 23rd for a number of years before moving to dAVe’s Mom, Renton to work at the Seattle Public Li- Wendy Kinswa Former Intern Studies Abroad Cowlitz Tribal member and former Natural Resources Department Intern Emma Johnson, decided to continue her studies abroad. Emma was recently awarded the prestigious Udall Schol- arship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. Emma has toured Fiordland Nation- al Park, Mt. Cook in New Zealand, and the Kuranda Rainforest in Australia. She has also taken a cruise through Milford Sound in New Zealand, and did some scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef Emma Johnson scuba diving at the Great Barrier near Australia. When asked about her Reef. travels and how it has impacted her cho- sen profession, Emma said this: verse city with endless cultures. Not only “One of the key aspects of being an have I been able to expand my anthro- anthropologist is being non-ethnocen- pological skills, I have also been able to tric, meaning trying your best to not learn about the Maori, the indigenous compare your culture with others. It’s peoples of New Zealand. I am current- human nature; everyone is biased to ly in a Maori song and dance class and their own cultures. But while studying I absolutely love it. It honestly makes other cultures and conducting field re- me feel like I’m home, their language search it is vital for anthropologists to is absolutely beautiful. This experience immerse themselves into said culture and do their best to portray the culture has not only benefited me academical- from the peoples’ perspective, sharing its ly, it has taught me an immense amount true identity and not an outsiders view. about myself. I have met so many won- Studying abroad has pushed me to be derful people from all over the world unbiased. I witness new cultures (what and look forward to the rest of my time feels like every day). I live in a very di- here on this beautiful island.” May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 15

Left to right: Honor roll students Amellia McCauley, Braeden McCauley, Carli Williams, Mike and Diane Hause, grandparents of the Williams, Hause and McCauley honor students, Hunter Williams, Photo of the Cottenoir Family parents: Eugene and Michael Hause. Mike Hause’s Cowlitz family are the Wannassays. David and Mary Josephine Plamondon, daughters Dollie, Sadie, son Leo, and daughter Honor Students Rose, all born and raised on the Cowlitz Prairie. Hunter Williams, 6th grade student at Coweeman Middle School, Kelso, Wash- They traveled throughout Washington as ington made a perfect 4.0 GPA. He loves all sports, participating in football, wres- Eugene was a donkey tender in the logging tling and is a pitcher, catcher and 2nd baseman with Kelso Youth’s Major’s Baseball industry. Photo circa early 1940’s. team. Carli Williams is a freshman at Kelso High School and has earned a 3.88 GPA. She recently lettered, as a freshman, on the Varsity swim team. She went to districts competition and placed in the 200m Individual Medley and 100m backstroke. Carli Will Hooton, son of Nathan and Cowlitz Tribal member Kyle Lopez, who Tonja Hooton, achieved the rank of is a Scholar Athlete for the Greater St. Helens League and Kelso High School. She has recently enrolled in Driver’s Ed. Hunter and Carli are the children of Jill and Charles participated in the Cowlitz Youth Program and Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of America’s Tribal Canoe Journey, graduated from Kelso highest rank, in December 2017. To Williams of Kelso, Washington. Michael Hause earned a 3.5 GPA. He is in 8th grade at Coweeman Middle School in High School, April 2018. Kyle attended Kelso achieve this rank, he was required public schools throughout his education. to complete a service project for his Kelso. He participates in football, wrestling and plays for Babe Ruth Baseball as a pitch- er, catcher and 1st baseman. He enjoys riding his 4-wheeler on the Oregon sand dunes. Kyle is the son of Tribal member Jose Lopez Jr community. He built an informational and Britney Sorensen, and the oldest grandson kiosk on the Missouri Chloe Hause is a junior at Kelso High School in Kelso. She has earned a 3.6 GPA and has lettered in Varsity swimming. She is an artist, specializing in Charcoal and of Melody Pfeifer. He is employed with Foster State Fairgrounds that Farms and plans to attend a trade school this fall. water colors. She is in her 2nd year of American Sign Language and became a peer holds information on Kyle’s family is extremely proud and honored tutor this year. Chloe will graduate next year and plans on becoming a labor and the local area, as well to have this young man rise up and let nothing delivery nurse. as the history and stand in the way of his dreams “THE FUTURE IS Michael and Chloe are the children of Michael and Heather Hause of Kelso, influence of Native YOURS KYLE” we love you! Washington. Americans in the Braeden McCauley is in the 6th grade at Coweeman Middle School in Kelso, and county and state. Will has earned a 3.24 GPA. He participates in football and enjoys baseball. Braeden is recently was accepted a catcher, pitcher and 1st baseman. He is a motorcycle enthusiast and loves to ride. into the Missouri His parents are Brad McCauley of Kelso and Jennifer McCauley also of Kelso. Scholars Academy, a summer academic Amelia McCauley attends Kelso High School and earned a 3.4 GPA. She recently program for the top 330 high school enrolled in Driver’s Ed and is known as a friendly, kind person. sophomores in the state of Missouri. Proud Grandparents of the children are Diane and Michael Hause of Kelso. This academy helps students who strive for excellence to have an opportunity to find their full potential. Throughout his life, Will has represented his Cowlitz Congratulations Kayla Mae Aalvik heritage with pride and honor. He attributes his success to his faith in the Cowlitz Tribal member Kayla Mae est achievement she can make for her Creator and support of his family and Aalvik has made it activities and excellence in serving the community. on the Honor Roll for community and learning to become a the second trimester strong young lady. at Coweeman Middle Kayla also strives to excel in the Arts Whitey Devlin and Matt Mosback Wed school in Kelso, Wash- of Ballet and Singing. She has recently ington. She demon- been in the leading role as Clara in the Sunday, August 20, 2017, Spiritu- strates impeccable “The Nutracker” performance at Colum- al Leader Tanna Engdahl blessed the perseverance and dedi- bia Theatre in Longview, WA through Mariah Vogler, daughter of Celine Cloquet, union of Matt Mosback and Whitney cation to succeed, with the Evergreen Dance Center. She has at- will be graduating from North Beach High Devlin. Whitney is the daughter of numerous talents in tended summer ballet programs at Or- School with a diploma and an Associate’s Cowlitz Tribal mem- which she strives to excel. Last year Kay- egon Ballet Theatre two years in a row, Degree from Grays Harbor College this June. ber, Sheril Dea. The la was given the President’s award for and was recently selected to attend the Her desire is to emulate her tribal ancestors ceremony was held her outstanding academic achievements American Ballet Theatre summer inten- and family members’ commitment to military Saturday, October 7, and recently was inducted into the Na- sive program this summer in Alabama. service and follow their footsteps in serving her 2017 at the Pearson Air tional Junior Honor Society. She is also Only about 25% of young ladies who try country. Due to her outstanding grades, athletic Museum in Vancouver, in the Hi-CAP program for Washington out for the program ever make it in. Way ability and display in leadership, throughout WA. The wedding was State. This highly capable program is for to Go Kayla! She has also received an her middle and high School career, Mariah officiated by Pastor students who perform or show potential honorable mention from the State for her has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School – class of 2019 Giovanni and followed for performing at significantly advanced singing abilities. Kayla is the daughter of academic levels when compared with Tracy and Taylor Aalvik. They are very and will matriculate to the United States Naval by a reception with Cowlitz Spiritual others of their age, experiences, or envi- proud of her achievements and work hard Academy, class of 2023. Her goal is to graduate Leader, Tribal leadership, friends and ronments. She also received the Bronze to support her activities in helping her to as a commissioned officer serving in the Marine family. Award as a Girl Scout, which is the high- achieve her full potential. Corps. 16 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018

Cowltiz Tribal members getting snacks at the opening of the Cowlitz Ballroom Ribbon is cut at Event Center Grand Opening. L-R is Kathy Regan-Pyne, Mohegan Council, Jess Groll, Cowlitz CTGA,Tom Burke, Mohegan G&E COO, Kara Fox-LaRose, ilani General Manager, Bill Iyall, Cowlitz Chairman, Sonny Bridges, Cowlitz CTGA, Carolyn Medeiros, Cowlitz CTGA and Dave Barnett, ilani Founder.

Cowltiz Tribal council members, Mohegan Council members, Cowlitz CTGA members and Ilani Sr Management staff at the grand opening of the Cowlitz Ballroom. Front row l-r: Tim Van Mechelen Cowlitz TC, Steve Kutz, Cowlitz TC, Sonny Bridges, Cowlitz CTGA, Cowlitz Chairman Bill Iyall, Carolyn Medeiros, Cowlitz CTGA, Carolee Morris, Cowlitz TC, Kathryn Iyall-Vasquez, Cowlitz TC. Back row l-r: Tom Teesdale, ilani Marketing VP, Kara Fox-LaRose, ilani General Manager, Jeff Walker, ilani VP Gaming, Dan Meyer, Cowlitz TC, Philip Harju, Cowlitz TC, Kathy Regan-Pyne, Mohegan TC, Joseph Smith, Mo- hegan TC, Jim Dougherty, ilani Assistant General Manager, Tom Burke, Mohegan G&E COO, Al Muma, Cowlitz Spiritual Leaders Roy WIlson and Tanna Engdahl lead the drum group procession to open ilani VP Human Resorces, Dave Barnett, ilani Founder, Mike Iyall, Cowlitz TC new Event Center. Complete Your College Internship At ilani We are dedicated in partnering with ternships will be accepted from April outstanding individuals who share in 30, 2018 until May 31, 2018. our commitment and passion in serv- For this opportunity or other open ing our guests. Ambition, dedication, jobs please apply online at https://ilan- attention to detail, and a warm smile iresort.com/about-ilani/jobs-careers. are all winning characteristics that lead html/ to the spirit of who we are. As an intern Please note the application for In- you are also a team member, and part ternship will be available starting on of your experience will be represent- April 30, 2018. For consideration you ing ilani with our mission, vision, and must apply online. For questions and values. It is with the spirit of Tâlícn “to / or assistance please call Molly Malo- help” that we welcome you. ney, Employment Manager at 360-887- Applications for summer 2018 in- 6590. Cowlitz Drum group pictured after blessing new Meeting and Event Center. May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 17

Cowlitz Tribal members Whitney Mosback, ilani Executive Management Associate, and Gregg Ford, Cowlitz Tribal members and ilani employees (L-R) Austin Moore, Laken Ehrhorn, Kattie Stone, Eliz- newest member of the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Commission, socialize at the Cowlitz Meet and Greet. abeth Moore, Shawn Moore, and Alex Marthaller seated in chair, socialize at the Cowlitz Meet and Greet. Cowlitz Tribal Member Employees At ilani Based on an observed need for more tribal information, Cowlitz members working on the property can now at- tend meetings that have been setup. Many team members asked about re- sources available and expressed a desire to learn about our culture. They also wanted development opportunities and to connect with committees. In January, with the support of Chairman Iyall and President and General Manager, Kara Fox-Larose, ilani employee and Cowlitz liaison Whitney Mosback implemented Cowlitz Socials and Cowlitz Meet and Greets. All Cowlitz working at ilani, tenants, and commissioners are encour- aged to attend. Each month, tribal members have Kayla VanRiper introduces herself as fellow Cowlitz members (L-R) Rourk Andreas and Leticia Mancilla-Smiley introduce themselves at the Cowlitz the opportunity attend Cowlitz Socials Monohon, Vice-Chairman, Phil Harju, Don Sr., Don Jr., and Tessa Walking- Meet and Greet. Listening to the introductions are Whitney Mosback and to get to know each other and learn shaw look on. Cowlitz Chairman, Bill Iyall. about resources available in Tribal Gov- ernment, Health and Human Services, er, Kara Fox-Larose provided a general tives of our Tribal Government, Health the socials and meet and greet gather- and ilani. Socials are informal to provide overview of past, present, and the future and Human Services, Spiritual Leaders, ings said they had not attended a Tribal a comfortable space for conversations of ilani. Also in March, Vice-President of Cowlitz Tribal Department of Safety Po- meeting before. “This is my first Cowlitz and inquiries. Tribal members discuss Human Resources and Guest Services, lice, Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority, meeting!” announced one tribal mem- professional development opportunities, Al Muma joined to give insight into an Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Commission, ber. They are now involved in commit- upcoming events, and tribal amenities. upcoming development program. Tribal tees and utilizing resources. One tribal In these roundtable discussions, all are and ilani will attend. The purpose is to learning from each other’s experiences. members inquired about business oper- provide team members the opportunity member was even elected as an official Team members share knowledge gained ations, career development opportuni- to meet representatives in person and on one of our government committees. from involvement in tribal government, ties, and the next meet and greet. hear firsthand about resources that are All are inspired to continue attending committees, tribal council, as well as Four times a year, Cowlitz Tribal available, learn about our culture, and events, learning about career develop- their respected employment. In March, Members gather in the VIP Lounge for understand how to get involved. ment opportunities and getting involved ilani President and General Manag- Cowlitz Meet and Greets. Representa- Tribal Members who participate in in our culture. 18 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Health and Human Services New Diabetes/Health Educator Clinic Donation Cowlitz Department of Health is It’s always nice to hear that your happy to introduce our new Diabetes/ work is appreciated. Dr. Eng recently Health Educator, Lieutenant Alyssa received a $5,000 donation from a grate- Fine. Alyssa is an officer in the United ful patient. It is intended to be used for States Public Health Service (USPHS). equipment for the Longview Cowlitz She has a Bachelor’s Degree in African Indian Tribe Medical Clinic. We have Studies and a Masters in Nursing. She already purchased a new scale and an is also completing her hours to become automatic blood pressure machine. We a certified diabetes educator. Alys- are honored and humbled by this act of sa began working with us December generosity. 2017, and has already implemented di- Workplace Wellness Award abetes prevention classes in Longview Cowlitz Indian Tribe received an and Vancouver, weekly fitness classes award from the Washington State Health during the lunch hour, employee well- Care Authority. We were acknowledged ness activities and has been working in for our continued commitment to em- the community to make others aware ployee wellness. Special thanks to the ef- of Tribal activities. You can find out forts of Melissa Kirk, Dietician, who has what activities are planned by joining provided opportunities and education to the Cowlitz Tribal Health and Services employees in improving and maintain- Page on Facebook. ing our wellness. Overdose Kits

Youth assisting each other at the 2017 Youth helping each other complete a rope Acquired for Vancouver landing. course. Cowlitz Tribal Healing of the Canoe Clinic in Tukwila What Is The Healing of an Tribe with a host of guest speakers the Canoe Program: from Tribal members and other com- We would like to thank Manny The Healing of the Canoe Program munity members that share on a wide Pablo, RN, for his work to collabo- is a collaborative project between the variety of topics to increase exposure rate with King Co Behavioral Health Suquamish Tribe, Port Gamble S’Klal- to the culture, resilience and teaching and Addictions Division, to acquire lam Tribe, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Cowlitz tribal traditions. Institute, and the University of Wash- 50 two dose Narcan overdose kits for ington. Identifying the need for the pre- Up and Coming the Cowlitz Tribal Health Clinic in vention of youth substance abuse, the Gatherings: Tukwila, Washington. This medica- need for a sense of cultural belonging • Longview — June 18th- July 13th tion is one small but critical piece in and cultural revitalization and life skills (no classes the week of the 4th of July) helping slow the devastating effects of for Cowlitz County youth. The Heal- ages 9-12 years old — our current opioid epidemic. Manny ing of the Canoe program has sought to • July 16th Aug 3rd ages 13-17 address these issues through a commu- yrs old along with Ross Wiebe, ARNP, are nity based, culturally grounded preven- • Vancouver — June 25th- July 13th growing our MAT program. Patients Manny Pablo, RN, poses with the 50 two dose Narcan overdose kits he acquired for the Cowlitz tion and life skills curriculum for native (no classes the week of the 4th of July) and their family members are grateful Tribal Health Clinic in Tukwila. This medication and non-native youth that builds on grades 6th-8th for the services. will help our current opioid epidemic. the strengths and resources in Cowlitz July 25th — Aug 3rd grades 9th- County. The curriculum uses the Canoe 12th Journey as a metaphor, providing youth Did You Know? fostering together the skills needed to navigate their jour- 2017-2018: 60 Youth enrolled and 53 fostering together ney through life without being pulled Youth completed this program success- Our Community…Our Children off course by alcohol or drugs. We use fully! a mix of lecture, discussion, dialogue, LearnOur howCommunity…Our you can open Childrenyour home to a Native Child in your multi-media, student presentations, Want to learn more? Contact Pro- community. Learn how you can open your home to a Native Child in your cultural activities, field trips, team gram Coordinator, Vashti Langford: All services are free to foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers. building and group activities. Emphasis [email protected], community. Call 888-KIDS-414 (888-534-7414) is placed on active participation and a 360-575-3316 or Sonya Packard: Visit fosteringtogether.org • Connect facebook/FosteringTogetherWA commitment to the course. This course [email protected], 360-575- is customized around the Cowlitz Indi- 3316.

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Connect facebook/FosteringTogetherWA May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 19 Steven Kutz Awarded The Adeline Garcia Community Service Award It is our pleasure to announce that Steven Kutz, our Ex- ecutive Director of Health and Human Services and Council Member for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, was awarded an Ade- line Garcia Community Service Award. This award from the Seattle Indian Health Board, honors leaders who have made significant contributions to the Seattle Indian community and continued dedication toward the health of Native people. Steven Kutz has worked to include the Urban Indian voice Adeline Garcia Community Service Award recipients L-R: Coleen Echohawk-Hayashi, Director of the Chief Seattle Club, through his work as the Chairperson of the American Indian Seattle, Washington, Steve Kutz, Chairperson of the American Indian Health Commission for Washington State and Director Health Commission for Washington State. We congratulate of Health and Human Services for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Marilyn Scott, Vice Chairperson of the Upper Skagit Tribe and Steven on his continued efforts to promote health for Native Health Director of Health and Human Services, and Ester Lucero, Director of Seattle Indian Health Board which is the Seattle people. Urban Indian Health Program who presented the awards. Cowlitz Heath Board -­­ Medicare Part B and D Reimbursement By Cassy Sellards Reck selor. When the staff member is hired, people in crisis. medication, Voltaren, was approved to The Health Board tirelessly strives to they will create the policy which will Under the leadership of Debbie address the needs of our members. The offer comprehensive healthcare for our be used for reimbursement. At the last Hassler, Pathways to Healing Program Health Board can review and approve Cowlitz Tribal members. Recently the Tribal Council meeting when it was dis- Manager, the program now has staff in medications based on our budget and Health Board approved and forwarded cussed, it was talked about going retroac- the Tukwila facility. The PTH advo- the need for medications. to Tribal Council a plan to pay for Medi- tively to January 2017 for reimbursement, cates can provide a range of assistance to • Fitness (gym) membership reim- care Part B and D deductibles for our El- giving tribal members over age 65 time to Tribal members and other American In- bursement continues to be used by tribal ders 65 years and older. collect the needed information to be able dians and Alaska Natives who have been members. We cover the costs of sign-up Many of the tribes in the Pacific to be ready when it is time to submit ap- victimized by crime, including domes- and monthly membership, with proof of Northwest are able to reimburse their El- plications for their reimbursement. tic and/or sexual abuse or Elders abuse. twice-weekly attendance. This is a great ders for the money taken out of their So- Medication Assisted Treatment They can offer help with legal, housing, benefit for our members who want to cial Security. We wanted to do the same. With the impressive work of the and other challenges. Services in Tuk- improve their physical fitness and reduce Our Elders have fought and stood for our Tukwila (Seattle) Health and Human wila are growing and open to all Cowlitz the burden of diseases due to obesity. Nation while many of us were just grow- Services office, Medication Assisted Tribal members and other American • We now cover cataract lens sur- ing. It’s with great honor that the Health Treatment (MAT) was approved. There Indians and Alaska Natives in the area. gery with intraocular lens placement. Board, with our Executive Director Steve was a business plan and presentation to The services are culturally based and fo- This benefit is for enrolled Tribal mem- Kutz, could put together a comprehensive Health Board and Tribal Council. They cused on the wellness of our people. plan. It was approved unanimously by brought in Medical providers to educate Contract Health Services bers who live in the CHS Delivery Area the Health Board in November 2017. It leadership about the growing need in (CHS) New Benefits of Skamania, Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, was then forwarded to the Tribal Council our community to help our tribal mem- • There are new benefits that con- Thurston, Pierce, King, Kittitas, and in December 2017 and approved. bers with opioid addiction. This pro- tinue to increase as we can afford them. Wahkiakum counties in Washington, Through our work with the North- gram does same-day assessments, offer- The goal is comprehensive health, dental, and Columbia County, Oregon. west Portland Area Indian Health Board, ing Suboxone and other medications to pharmacy, and human services care for all The Health Board is dedicated to we have developed many allies. In early assist with substance abuse treatment. tribal members. Another example of our serving our Tribal members. We are March, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua There are wraparound services includ- benefits expansion is coverage of massage continually assessing the budget and trying shared with us their written policies and ing case management, mental health and chiropractic services (personal choice, to expand services to our tribal members. procedures for their Medicare reim- therapy, family support, and assistance with physician referral), for up to 12 vis- We attend many state, tribal and federal bursement program. We’re so grateful getting insurance and healthcare ser- its a year and/or $900, utilizing insurance meetings, striving to learn how we can for these collaborative relationships that vices that are needed for success in stay- first and CHS as the payer of last resort. improve and grow. If you have questions build up and benefit each Tribe. ing substance- free. Director Elizabeth Drug prescriptions are being added, too, or ideas, please call Chair Cassy Sellards Currently, the Tribe is creating and Tail is continuing to expand services, and assessed based upon need. Reck: 360-513-1243 or Vice-Chair Debbie posting for the position of benefits coun- including looking for housing to help • The latest prescription topical pain Hassler: 360-397-8228. 20 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Tribal Council Name...... Position...... Term...... Contact William Iyall**...... GC Chair...... 2018...... [email protected] Philip Harju**...... GC Vice-Chair...... 2020...... [email protected] Nancy Osborne**...... GC Secretary...... 2018...... [email protected] Dan Meyer**...... GC Treasurer...... 2020...... [email protected] Katherine Iyall-Vasquez...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] Steve Kutz...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] Randy Russell**...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] Patty Kinswa-Gaiser...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] Casandra Sellards-Reck...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] John O’Brian**...... Council Member...... 2018...... [email protected] Carolee Morris...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Taylor Aalvik**...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Celine Cloquet...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Cathy Raphael...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Jerry Iyall**...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Tim Van Mechelen...... Council Member...... 2019...... [email protected] Karissa Lowe...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected] Mike Iyall...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected] Christine Dupres...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected] Debbie Hassler**...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected] Robin Torner...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected] Rourk Monohon...... Council Member...... 2020...... [email protected]

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The counties depicted comprise the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s HHS service delivery area

Columbia (OR) -Indian Child Welfare Services -Contract Health Services Throughout Washington State Oregon State May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 21 Tribal Boards and Committees COWLITZ TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY HOUSING BOARD Name...... Postition...... Contact Name...... Postition...... Contact Sonny Bridges...... Chair...... [email protected] Kathryn Iyall-Vasquez...... Chair...... [email protected] Bill Iyall ...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Kevin Ward ...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Jess Groll...... Treasurer...... [email protected] Pat Iyall-Barnes...... Secretary...... [email protected] Carolyn Medeiros...... Secretary...... [email protected] Linda Turnbull...... Board Member...... [email protected] COWLITZ TRIBAL GAMING COMMISSION Sandy Marinsik...... Resident Rep...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Larry Coyle...... Treasurer...... [email protected] Jerry Iyall...... Chair...... [email protected] Dustin Griggs...... Board Member...... [email protected] Celine Cloquet...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] CULTURAL RESOURCE BOARD Kristen Hitchcock...... Secretary...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Gregg Ford...... Treasurer...... [email protected] Roy Wilson...... Chair...... [email protected] Donald Walkinshaw...... Commissioner...... [email protected] Steve Kutz...... Vice-Chair HHS...... [email protected] HEALTH BOARD Cassandra Sellards-Reck ...... Secretary Drum Group...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact John O’Brien...... Board Member Canoe...... [email protected] Cassandra Sellards-Reck...... Chair...... [email protected] Claudia Tenney...... Board Member Youth Board...... [email protected] Debbie Hassler...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Bob Harju...... Board Member Carving ...... [email protected] Linda Foley...... Secretary...... [email protected] Michael Hubbs...... Board Member Language...... [email protected] Charity Sabido-Hodges...... Board Member...... [email protected] Tanna Engdahl...... Board Member Elders...... [email protected] Melody Pfeifer...... Board Member...... [email protected] Debbie Hassler...... Appointed Tribal Council...... [email protected] Patty Kinswa-Gaiser...... Board Member...... [email protected] Phil Harju...... Appointed Tribal Council...... [email protected] Donna Bagley...... Board Member...... [email protected] Taylor Aalvik...... Appointed Tribal Council...... [email protected] Teri Deras...... Board Member...... [email protected] Celine Cloquet...... Appointed Tribal Council...... [email protected] Christine Hawkins...... Board Member...... [email protected] Patty Kinswa-Gaiser...... Appointed Cultural Board...... [email protected] Sheryl Bertucci ...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Donna Bagley...... Appointed Culture Board...... [email protected] Carol Seholm...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Melody Pfiefer...... Appointed Culture Board...... [email protected] December elections Greg Groves...... Appointed Culture Board...... [email protected] ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Christine Dupres...... Appointed Culture Board...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact POW WOW COMMITTEE Tim VanMechelen...... Chair...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Whitney Mosback ...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Nathan Hooten...... Chair...... [email protected] Don Walkinshaw Jr...... Secretary...... [email protected] Jessica Eyle...... Vendor Coordinator...... Don VanMechelen...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Cheryl Wilcox...... committee Member...... Rourk Monohon...... Committee Member...... [email protected] DRUM GROUP Dan Meyer...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Robert Harju...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Cassandra Sellards-Reck...... Chair...... [email protected] Tom Childs...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Steve Kutz...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Melissa Johnson...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Melody Pfeifer...... Secretary...... [email protected] Taylor Aalvik ...... Committee Member...... [email protected] COWLITZ CANOE FAMILY Steve Kutz...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact January elections Devin Reck...... Chair...... [email protected] ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE Ty Koch ...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Cathy Sellards...... Treasurer...... [email protected] Nancy Osborne...... Chair...... [email protected] Milly Joseph...... Secretary ...... [email protected] David Barnett...... Committee Member ...... [email protected] STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Lenore Monohon...... Committee Member...... Name...... Postition...... Contact Renee King...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Jerry Iyall...... Chair...... [email protected] Karen Cote...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Debbie Hassler...... Member...... [email protected] Melody Pfeifer...... Committee Member...... [email protected] Dan Meyer...... Member...... [email protected] YOUTH BOARD Kim Stube...... Member...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Christine Dupres...... Member ...... [email protected] Cassandra Sellards-Reck...... Chair...... [email protected] Abriel Johnny-Rodriguez ...... Member...... [email protected] Donna Bagley...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Christine Myers...... Member...... [email protected] Heidi Simper...... Secretary...... [email protected] REVENUE/BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE Devin Reck...... Youth Advocate...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Claudia Tenney...... Board Member...... [email protected] Dan Meyer ...... Treasurer...... [email protected] Charity Sabido-Hodges...... Board Member...... [email protected] Bill Iyall...... Chairman, Standing Member...... [email protected] David Cottonware...... Board Member...... [email protected] Jerry Iyall...... Member...... [email protected] Ty Koch ...... Board Member...... [email protected] Katherine Iyall...... Member...... [email protected] Kasey Koch...... Board Member...... [email protected] Pat Iyall-Barnes...... Member...... [email protected] EDUCATION COMMITTEE Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens...... Member...... [email protected] Name...... Postition...... Contact Patty Kinswa-Gieser...... Member...... [email protected] Karissa Lowe...... Chair...... [email protected] Taylor Aalvik...... Member...... [email protected] Mike Iyall...... Vice-Chair...... [email protected] Rod VanMechlen...... Member...... [email protected] Becky Lowe...... Secretary...... [email protected] Cassy Sellards-Reck...... Member...... [email protected] Celine Cloquet...... Committee Member...... Debbie Hassler...... Member...... [email protected] Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens...... Committee Member...... ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Greg Ford ...... Committee Member...... David Barnett...... Chair...... [email protected] David Iyall...... Committee Member...... Sheryl Bertucci...... Vice-chair...... [email protected] David Reichel...... Committee Member...... Sandra Marinsik...... Secretary...... [email protected] Joan Iyall ...... Committee Member...... Linda Foley...... [email protected] Dave Littleton...... Committee Member...... Katherine Iyall-Vasquez...... [email protected] Link http://www.cowlitz.org/index.php/resources/education Marsha Williams...... [email protected] Committee Email [email protected] Robin Torner...... [email protected] Bill Iyall...... [email protected] Whitney Mosback...... [email protected] Becky Lowe...... [email protected] Rod VanMechelen...... [email protected] Carolee Morris...... [email protected] Fred Eckenberg...... [email protected] Patty Kinswa-Gaiser...... [email protected] Abriel Johnny-Rodriguez ...... (Rep of Chairman)...... [email protected] 22 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • May 2018 Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet Opens By Tim Van Mechelen ready at wholesale prices and are not dis- The Economic Development Com- counted. Cowlitz Tribe employees and mittee and Economic Development De- employees of the ilani resort and casino partment celebrated the grand opening receive a 10% discount on cigarettes. of the Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet (CTO) at The Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet employs a ribbon cutting ceremony April 6, 2018 5 full-time and 3 part-time employees on the Cowlitz Reservation land. and is managed by Marie Murray, who The Outlet, which first opened for comes to the store with over 20 years of business in January 2018, offers a large experience in retail marketing, includ- selection of affordable tobacco products such as cigarettes, loose tobacco, cigars, ing 14 years with the Swinomish Tribe. chewing tobacco and tobacco accesso- The Outlet is located under the ilani ries, and single pack cigarettes. The out- sign that can be seen from I-5. let also offers smoked Salmon, snacks, Weekday Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. beverages, and candy. Weekend Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cowlitz Tribal Members age 18 and Hours are extended during evening Chairman Bill Iyall with members of the Economic Development Committee and Economic over with Cowlitz Tribal ID, receive a events. Development Department, celebrate the opening of the Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet. L-R Steve Kutz, 30% discount on cigarettes. Other tobac- For more information, please contact Chairman Iyall, Taylor Aalvik, Rourk Monohon, Don Van Mechelen, Tim Van Mechelen, Whitney co products and items in the store are al- Marie Murray at (360) 727-2161. Mosback and Don Walkingshaw J. Tribal Housing Services Offered You must live in Washington state Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing wel- ing number to avoid foreclosure: 1-888- or Replacement and be an enrolled member of the Cowlitz comes you to the Tribe’s beautiful Elder 995-4673, or explore the Making Home In certain geographical areas, Indian Tribe. Housing complex, located in Toledo, WA. Affordable Program website: www.mak- Health Services provides help with sanita- For applications or info please email us A variety of accommodations are available inghomeaffordable.gov/. This website is tion facilities such as sewer, septic, and wa- at: [email protected] or call us: from efficiency apartments to 1 bedroom, very informational and will explain new ter to Tribal homeowners. Cowlitz Tribal (360)864-8720. condo-type units. Rents are calculated on options such as HARP- (Home Affordable Housing is the designated area representa- Down Payment Assistance a sliding scale according to income and Refinance Program) and HAMP (Home tive for Indian Health Scattered Site proj- Your Tribal Housing Department is unit size. Small pets (dog or cat) welcome. Affordable Modification Program). It also ects – we issue applications etc. happy that more and more tribal members Must pass background check, drug screen, explains other foreclosure alternatives Homeownership or are applying for down payment assistance & low-income requirements. Financial Counseling so the tribe can help members realize the Rental and Mortgage such as short sale and a deed-in-lieu. For free home buyer education classes in American Dream of Homeownership! Payment Assistance Home Rehab your city, go to HUD’s free homebuyer Student Rental Assistance Tribal Housing offers rent or mortgage Tribal Housing will repair qualifying counseling in your city: The Cowlitz Tribe has always encour- help to qualified tribal members for up to tribal member’s homes to provide decent, www.hud.gov/I_want_to talk to a aged education and is proud to offer Stu- 6 months. safe, and sanitary dwellings to our tribal housing counselor. dent Rental Assistance to full time college Help to Avoid Foreclosure members. HUD low income rules apply to Emergency Assistance: We have a lim- students. HUD rules apply. Tribal members affected by the current both homes and families. ited amount of emergency funds for quali- Elder Housing mortgage crisis should call the follow- Well and Sewer Repair fying tribal members. Global Cooling: Are You Ready for the Real Climate Change? By Rod Van Mechelen nation will be as extreme as it was during Not the End of the World global cooling and coincides with an in- September 2017 Olympia, WA: Truck- what is called the Little Ice Age, which be- This is the real climate change happen- crease in earthquakes. So John Casey, for- loads of government money have gone to gan around 1645 and ended around 1850. ing right now. There are no climate change mer NASA scientist, White House adviser prove that you are responsible for global Whatever the case, the global climate deniers. By definition, climate changes, and author of Dark Winter, warns that the warming climate change and, like in the is going to grow dangerously colder. It's and nobody denies it. But climate, like the New Madrid and San Andreas faults, and movies, we have to sacrifice virgins to the not the cold that will pose the danger, weather, is cyclical. American Indian trib- the southern end of the Cascadia Subduc- weather gods to...sorry, wrong epoch. Cor- however, but the unseasonable weather it al traditions and oral history reflect that. tion Zone will be most at risk. rection: we have to sacrifice your standard will bring. This is not the end of the world. But Making Ready of living to Al Gore to save the planet 100 Some parts of the world, like Cowlitz there could be mass hysteria due to food With risk comes opportunity. Tribal years from now. Except that they're lying. Country, could actually get milder. East shortages caused by short growing sea- The truth is that global warming of the Cascades, however, it will probably sons, food prices skyrocketing and people Council can take action to mitigate the paused in 1998. Global cooling began in get much colder. And with increasing fre- going hungry. risks, help our members to survive and 2015. And within a few years at most the quency, growing seasons around the plan- In addition, global cooling is accompa- thrive, and to leverage the opportunities. world is likely to experience crop-destroy- et will be interrupted by extreme weather nied by an increase in earthquake activity. To learn more, read the full version of this ing extreme weather events. events, like devastating frosts, snow, hail Like global cooling, this is caused by the article here: www.cowlitzcountry.com/cli- At worst this could be the end of the and flooding in late spring or early au- sun. When the output of the sun wanes, it matechange/2018 current interglacial period, also known as tumn that will destroy crops and cause allows more cosmic rays into the solar sys- Rod Van Mechelen served on the the Holocene, and a resumption of the ice food shortages. It has happened before, tem. An increase in cosmic rays causes an Cowlitz Indian Tribal Council from 2002 age. The middle case is that the solar hiber- and it has already started to happen again. increase in cloud cover, which accelerates to 2012. May 2018 • Cowlitz Indian Tribe Newspaper • 23

The Fish Program Moving Along The fish program within the Nat- ural Resources Department made it a Dalton Fry operating the boat to retreive the fyke Stuart Freitas setting the float after pulling the goal to get filleted and sealed fish into net on the Cowlitz River. fyke net. the hands of Elders. Over 60 fillets were distributed among elders in the month of February. 2018 Qwáleәsti? (eulachon smelt) update We were so often hearing “We The 2017/2018 Qwáleәsti? (eulachon our annual Qwáleәsti? ceremonial dip. would love to get some fish but it is just smelt) spawning stock biomass survey In place of the usual Smelt Celebration, so hard to fillet.” The Natural Resourc- is almost complete with one month re- Cowlitz Spiritual leaders gathered at the es Department has teamed up with the maining. We are sad to say that the run Cowlitz River on March 3rd, offering Elders kitchen to do just that! was very dismal this year. Our fyke net prayers, drumming and a calling to the Taylor Aalvik, NRD Director men- harvests on the lower Cowlitz River have smelt so the Qwáleәsti? nation would tioned; “The goal here is to continue to fallen to 0, and have been consistent- know they are respected and wanted by improve our program by establishing Deb Mizner distributing fillets among Elders ly low all year. We never caught more the Cowlitz People. fish to be processed and delivered to the than a few tens of fish in any week of our This is the fourth year the Natural Re- Elders program for disbursement on a We hope to improve and broaden the survey work. Overall, the return was so sources Department has conducted this monthly basis. This is something that program as time moves forward.” A big poor that the commercial test fishery in scientific research, and when fieldwork has and continues to require a great thank you goes to Deb Mizner & Staff the Columbia River only harvested 250 and analysis is complete, we will be able deal of coordination to make possible.” in coordinating these efforts. pounds of smelt, and both Washington to compare the size of this year’s return He also states “Nothing is more reward- For further questions regarding the and Oregon States canceled any chance with that of the previous three years. Our ing than seeing one of our first foods be filleted fish please call Deb Mizner (360) of a recreational dip net fishery. The results will let us know specifically how placed back into a Cowlitz Household. 864-7006. Tribe did not have any opportunity for poor this year’s return has been.

great news, as we were able to keep a potential ful open pit mine near an important salmon catastrophic oil spill out of the Columbia. bearing stream. We are now looking at alter- Fossil Fuel Proposals Update We are also trying to work with the natives in the future regarding thwarting any • Millennium Bulk Terminals — Longview to see these continued threats when we are various Port Authorities along the Lower mining establishment in the area. Plans are Millennium Bulk terminals and their trying to recover from past environmental Columbia, to address our concerns and rea- being initially made on trying to work with parent company, Lighthouse Resources, damages. We will continue to fight for our soning for our position regarding certain our Representatives in Washington, DC to Inc., have begun a series of court challenges first foods from these potentially devastating proposals. We intend to try and work with see about changes in laws and other options against the State of Washington in both State industrial developments. them to find more environmentally sound to prevent this mine on in our Forest. We and Federal Court in regard to their proposed • Tesoro Savage Oil Terminal economic opportunities for the region that will also work with the Cascade Forest Con- development. This comes as no surprise and — Port of Vancouver values jobs for the economy, and doing so in servancy (CFC) organization on considering tells us that they are serious in making every The WA State Energy Facility Site Eval- a very environmentally conscious manner. other options for the future as well. effort to try and get this coal terminal estab- uation Council (EFSEC) submitted a recom- Mining Concerns — Goat Mountain The NRD continues to do a lot of work lished. Even Cowlitz County is challenging mendation to the Governor on denying the Mine Prospecting and are having a positive impact towards the Ecology over the water quality permit denial. proposed oil terminal in Vancouver, WA. The Forest Service is moving forward to health of our environment and community. We are planning to meet with project oppo- That was made official on December 20th. allow exploratory drilling on Goat Mountain For more information on these projects and nents next week and develop strategies mov- Governor Inslee subsequently made a final near our sacred Mt. St. Helens. The next de- other programs, Contact the Natural Resourc- ing forward to try and keep this coal project decision killing the proposal. We were strong cision comes from the Bureau of Land Man- es Department, Tiffini Alexander at (360) 353- from gaining any traction. We have invested opponents of this project; as it could have agement. We have worked hard to keep this 9509 or [email protected]. Taylor Aalvik, a lot towards recovery of salmon and other been a potentially devastating development “exploratory drilling” from happening be- Natural Resources Department Director can be species in our homelands. It is challenging along the Lower Columbia River. This is cause it could then lead to a potentially harm- reached at (360) 575-3306 or [email protected]. Cowlitz Indian Tribe NONPROFIT ORG P.O. Box 2547 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Longview, WA 98632 PERMIT NO. 49 Address service requested

INTRODUCING A MEETINGS DESTINATION LIKE NOTHING ELSE.

A brand new, state-of-the-art convention center featuring: Let’s Meet 22,000 square-foot Cowlitz Ballroom. Well-appointed Cedar Board Room. Flexible pre-function and event space to accommodate multiple groups of various sizes. And more. Located just steps away from the area’s premier gaming, dining and entertainment destination. And to help you celebrate, tribal members will receive a 25% discount on food orders when you book your event at the Meeting & Entertainment Center. You’ll also have access to exclusive, pre-sale Let’s Have A Ball Cowlitz Ballroom event tickets 24 hours before anyone else to get up close and personal with your favorite artists in the most intimate setting in the region. Keep an eye out for the latest entertainment news at ilani. Visit ilaniresort.com or cowlitz.org to see who’s coming next.

MEETING & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Now Open To obtain your exclusive presale code, Let’s Rock please contact the Cowlitz Tribal Offi ce.

1 COWLITZ WAY, RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642