Tribe joins lawsuit to block sale of National Archives building in Seattle, see story on page 2.

Issue No. 373 Serving the Puyallup Tribe of Indians February 2021

Elders and health staff among first protected during Tribe’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccine See story and photos on pages 7 and 8.

Housing Environmental Get Involved Members sought for Paid US Postage Tacoma, WA Tacoma, PRSRT STD PRSRT Permit No 899 Solutions Hazard four committees. Tribe partners in Tiny Tribe files lawsuit against See notices on page 10. House Village. Electron Hydro. See story and photos See story on page 3. on page 4.

Sustainable Living Learn how to prevent stormwater pollution. OR CURRENT RESIDENT OR CURRENT See story on page 18.

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A hand drawn map on original parchment or linen Tribe joins lawsuit asking paper of the Puyallup and reservations is in the National Archives building in Seattle. The map the federal court to stop was created by George Gibbs in 1856 after the ratification of the Medicine Treaty. It also the sale of Sand Point shows private land claims from non-native settlers who were compensated by the U.S. government for the land they’d archives building cleared and any improvements they’d made on said land. Basically they were paid By Puyallup Tribal News Staff off after illegally settling on Puyallup land. Left: file photo of an interview with Tribal Historic Preservation Assistant The Puyallup Tribe has joined a lawsuit Director Brandon Reynon at against the federal government for illegally the National Archives building. proceeding with the sale of the National for failing to follow the procedural traditional homelands, and struggling Archives and Records Administration’s requirements of FASTA, and for failure to to maintain their traditional cultural building in Seattle. follow federal tribal consultation policies. areas and subsistence lifestyles, and then maintaining their ever-important Other plaintiffs include the state attorney Beyond ongoing efforts to protect treaty land-based spiritual duties, cultural general’s office, 25 other federally recognized rights, moving the archives would exact identities, stewardship practices, and tribal tribes, one Alaska Native Regional a heavy emotional toll, Council said. The governments.” — Jeffrey Thomas Corporation, one intertribal organization motion includes 65 pages of declarations comprised of 37 federally recognized from Puyallup Tribal members and “Important information [about the loss of Alaska Native Tribes and five additional Puyallup Tribal employees about the the Tribe’s land] would never have been Alaska Native communities, the State of archives’ importance. Extracts show discovered if it had not been conserved by Oregon, and 10 other groups consisting a range of uses and consequences of the Department of the Interior in Records of community organizations, historical moving the records away: Group 75 maintained at … the National preservation societies, museums, and a Archives [at] Seattle.” — Samuel J. Stiltner tribal organization. The plaintiffs have asked “The last time I visited the Seattle National the judge to grant a motion for preliminary Archives facility I found a record that listed “My husband [Gilbert King George] will injunction, which would halt the sale – the sale of my ancestors, the Jacksons’ be 83 years old, this spring. It is not an planned for early February – while the court land. … My aunt 4x’s removed, Jennie exaggeration to say that moving the hears the case. The court documents are Jackson, of these ancestors, was murdered materials to Riverside, California will available at PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov. for her land because it was a highly sought effectively end his ability to access these after location. … There are thousands of materials. Our students will miss their The building is commonly called the Sand similar documents that have personal chance to discover their histories with Point archives. It holds history of 272 federally meaning for those who research here. …” their trusted elder to guide and interpret recognized tribes, including the Puyallup — Amber Taylor the work. Our elders often say, ‘There Tribe. Tribal members use the records to is no promise for tomorrow.’” establish membership, show fishing rights, “Some of these documents contain the — Tallis King George trace ancestry and access Native school handwriting of tribal members and their records. Less than 1 percent of the holdings stories in their voice. Simply making a The full text of the declarations are on the are digitized and available online. copy and digitizing it for research will Tribe’s website, PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov. not allow the descendants of these Tribal The federal Public Buildings Reform Board members access to their personal history “These documents are a significant part has fast-tracked the sale to generate and family survival story. The connection of our history,” Tribal Council said. “They revenue for the federal government. The to these documents cannot be measured are the story of our life as a Tribe. They records housed there would be moved and cannot be felt over a computer screen. are our ancestors’ stories. This is a fight more than 1,000 miles away to Riverside, Access to these sensitive, one of a kind worth having.” Calif., and Kansas City, Mo. documents are essential to the historical trauma of the .” Tribal Members: Have you visited the “The archives are important not only to — Brandon Reynon National Archives building in Seattle? If you our history but to our future,” the Puyallup want to share your stories and experiences Tribal Council, the Tribe’s governing body, “Beyond the harm that will be caused about the facility, please send an email to said. “Our staff use the documents housed against the tribal departments, the stories [email protected]. there to support litigation that protects that are passed down from one generation our hard-fought treaty rights. Moving to the next will be lost over time. Families, Tune into the hearing the archives to California and Missouri such as mine, that have lost family Oral arguments on the motion for a obviously would make it much harder for members will not be able to research preliminary injunction are scheduled our Tribe to get these documents when we records and make important discoveries to take place via Zoom (recordings are need them.” about their families by viewing records at prohibited) at 9 a.m. Jan. 29. It is open to the National Archives.” the public at: https://wawd-uscourts. The plaintiffs sued the federal defendants — Charlene Matheson zoomgov.com/j/1617863808?pwd=RTVCc under the Administrative Procedures Act kRHM1B2YkM3cVJqNWZHK0JZUT09 for acting contrary to the requirements of “These unique records contain the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act irreplaceable details memorializing You may participate via audio only with: (FASTA), which is a law passed by Congress the Tribes’ earliest efforts to protect Dial in Number: 1-669-254-5252 in 2016 for the purpose of selling high its’ tribal members from being Meeting ID: 161 786 3808 value and underused federal properties, egregiously detached from their Passcode: 353763

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into Commencement Bay. Five months • Electron maintains and periodically Tribe sues Electron Hydro later, large pieces of turf are still in the river dredges Lizard Lake, which captures, and crumb rubber pieces and fragments harms and kills fish. of plastic grass are clearly visible on the over killing of fish in • Electron maintains a forebay for the shorelines and vegetation. dam, which captures fish and puts them at greater than normal risk of falling “This dam has been killing fish for decades. prey to other fish, delays their migration, The Puyallup Tribe filed a lawsuit in federal The reckless killing of fish in the forebay and kills fish during maintenance and court on Dec. 30 against the operators of this summer in spite of our efforts to warn as regular operations moving water Electron Dam over their ongoing violations and guide them to reduce the fish kill through the penstocks and turbines. of the Endangered Species Act. and then polluting this sacred river with A single maintenance operation crumb rubber was the last straw,” said conducted on July 29, 2020, resulted in The Puyallup River is home to spring the Puyallup Tribal Council, the Tribe’s the deaths of thousands of fish. chinook salmon, which are important governing body. “The owners have to be to Tribal and non-Tribal fishers alike and held accountable. They are killing fish and • The placement of artificial turf in the a critical food source of endangered destroying natural resources that are here river, which spread crumb rubber and Southern Resident orcas, and to for everyone’s benefit, Native and non- plastics over 40 miles of river and finally steelhead and bull trout. All three species Native alike. Our job is to protect the land, into Commencement Bay are protected under the Endangered the water and the fish. That is what we Species Act. The century-old dam in the are doing today by suing Electron Dam’s Electron Dam’s operators have temporarily upper Puyallup has long been a killer of owners for their egregious conduct.” installed a rock dam without full permits salmon and has never complied with the because their actions of placing the turf Endangered Species Act. Lisa A. Anderson with the Law Office in the river delayed their work to install of the Puyallup Tribe is the attorney a bladder dam that would improve In July 2020, a planned outage of the representing the Tribe. The lawsuit, filed operations for electricity generation. This Electron facility stranded, suffocated in U.S. District Court, identifies multiple past summer, the fish ladder remained and pulverized thousands of adults and violations of the Endangered Species Act inoperable blocking most, if not all, of juvenile fish. This outage is part of regular for illegal take of listed species including the returning Chinook salmon from maintenance and operations of the facility, Chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout reaching upstream spawning grounds. and is in addition to the thousands of fish in the Puyallup River: While temporary, the rock dam structure killed in the flume, forebay, and turbines of is likely to damage runs by compromising • Electron diverts water from the river the facility every year. the fish ladder and blocking fish passage into a flume, lowering flows in the upstream. bypass reach of the Puyallup River and In the same month, the dam’s owners captures and harms Chinook salmon deliberately placed thousands of square “Electron Dam’s operators have had a and steelhead and bull trout. yards of artificial turf in the Puyallup River century to get it right,” Tribal Council said. as part of a construction project. According • The Electron Dam blocks fish from “It is time for the dam to go. Its legacy will to Electron’s own consultant, the turf and migrating upstream and recent be one of dead fish and damage to the its crumb rubber washed down the entire changes to the dam have impacted ecology of this beautiful place we all live in.” length of the river below Electron Dam and the operations of the fish ladder and caused a take of fish at the dam;

The Lux site consists Tribe opens temporary of 32 units, along with two retail COVID-19 quarantine spaces. Stays are limited to 14 days, facility and subject to availability. By Puyallup Tribal News Staff “Food will be COVID-19 is on the rise in the United (available) for States, with hospitals around the country Tribal Chairman Bill Sterud you if needed, or tours the quarantine facility professional to temporarily isolate and nearing capacity. The Puyallup Tribe of with Administrative Operations you can cook for Coordinator Lizetta Kelly. have no other space to isolate as directed. Indians wants to prepare for any situation yourself,” said Vice that may arise. Chairwoman Sylvia Miller. “All units are “It’s serious, it’s dangerous, we want furnished and equipped with the things to keep you safe and healthy,” said “We are doing our best to try and help us you need to get you through the 14 days Councilmember Monica Miller. get through this all together,” said Tribal of quarantine.” Chairman Bill Sterud. This program was made available through The Housing department has been the CARES Act, passed with a bipartisan In a December letter to Membership, Tribal temporary assigned to assist with the majority, which provided $8 billion in Council announced the purchase of the placement and management of the units. financial assistance to tribal governments, LUX apartments in Fife. Councilmembers The facility is for use by Puyallup Tribal according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. recently toured the complex, which will members, Tribal employees at the Tribe’s serve as a place for isolation if a Tribal entities who have been diagnosed with The Puyallup Tribe used portions of the Member or Tribal staff member needs to COVID-19, or exposed firsthand to the virus, funding provided for reimbursements to the quarantine away from their loved ones or if you have been instructed by a medical due to COVID-19. Continued on page 4

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Continued from page 3 This facility is meant for those with no to hard to take care of our community,” said Members, and health and safety upgrades low level symptoms. If you are experience Councilmember David Bean. at its entities. The Tribe has sent nearly $6 moderate to severe symptoms, please do million in assistance to Tribal Members. not attempt to apply to this program; go Puyallup Tribal Members and Tribal Tribal household qualified for up to $4,000 directly to urgent care or the hospital. The employees can apply to this program per adult Member and $750 per minor health and safety of Tribal Members and through Puyallup Tribe Housing by emailing Member on eligible COVID-19 expenses. staff are always the top priority. [email protected].

COVID-19 can be scary in itself, and the “This pandemic has lasted far longer than “Tribal Council has your best interest at Tribe hopes that by offering this facility, it anyone could ever anticipate, we have done heart; we want everyone to stay healthy,” can help keep the community safe. a lot of work to make sure our community said Councilmember Annette Bryan. “It has been very difficult at times, but we is safe and secure and to make sure we have managed, and we look forward to are able to provide a safe and healthy “We are going to learn from this; we’re continuing to walk out of COVID with you environment for each and every one of our going to be better prepared for the future,” all,” said Councilmember Anna Bean. members and our employees, who work so added Councilmember Jim Rideout. Tiny house village site coming to the Puyallup Reservation

By Puyallup Tribal News Staff

Historically the Puyallup people would live amongst each other in a village. The village would be community-based, working together for the greater good of the people.

They were fed by land and sea, salmon, clams, nuts, roots, wild game and berries, and used cedar to build housing and transportation. This would allow for people to live healthy and harmoniously without any worries.

Site Plan: 2027 E. Wright Ave. Fife, WA. Today, with COVID-19 causing massive unemployment numbers, many Tribal Members lack a safe and secure spot to remain stay healthy.

Last fall The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has begun began planning for a tiny house village that would serve Tribal members experiencing homelessness.

There is an old saying:, “When the tides were out, the table was spread.” This community-based project will put into Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has partnered with numerous action the phrase “it takes a village” as a groups to build tiny house villages in Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. Pictured are examples of LIHI’s Georgetown, True Hope and Lake way to uplift tribal members who struggle Union Villages, all of which are in Seattle. LIHI has partnered with the Puyallup Tribe to build a tiny home village that will provide to find affordable housing. shelter and resources for homeless Tribal Members.

“We are healing the effects of the genocide,” said Culture Director “I think these will be the perfect Connie McCloud. “Whole villages were intentionally killed or killed by disease. Our children were forced to go to boarding schools and opportunity for transitional housing in our then forcefully removed from our homes. We continue to pick up the pieces of the harm from the forced removal from our homes community,” said Wrap Around Services and home land.”

Program Manager Shannel Janzen. “The The tiny homes will help the community heal by providing a safe tiny home village will give people the and welcoming space for those who need it, McCloud added. Photos courtesy of LIHI opportunity to have a safe place to heal, have a roof over their head, a place to lock up their belongings, have their basic needs which was made available is funded Tribe of Indians, to help bring Puyallup met, participate in cultural activities, and through the federal CARES Act. It will give Tribal Members indoors and into a safe have support staff 24/7 to help them meet people a place to safely isolate, if needed. and supporting community,” said LIHI their needs.” Tiny House Special Projects Manager “LIHI is deeply honored to be doing this Bradford Gerber. “Our hope is to develop The Tribe partnered with the Low Income work, in partnership with the Puyallup Housing Institute (LIHI) for the project, Continued on page 5

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Continued from page 4 Puyallup Tribal Member Ron Wrolson, Want to help? who is a senior project manager with the a tiny house village for Tribal members Tribe’s Construction Services department, There will be multiple volunteer work over the coming months that can serve recently had a chance to visit two existing parties to set up the site, which will as a place of rest, and that the space can tiny home sites in Tacoma. include painting, construction, and recharge people with what they need to beautification. If you are interested in find success.” He said the site visits made him a believer volunteering or donating, please email in the program. [email protected]. The village will be located at 2027 E Wright Street in Tacoma. It will serve up to 35 “When the world is so expensive now, for Need help? Tribal members 18 and older, including a Tribal Member to have an opportunity individuals, couples, veterans, seniors, to come out of a difficult place, I think To inquire about the referral process students, and people with pets. these homes are the answer to start of Tribal Members experiencing tackling the problem,” Wrolson said. homelessness, please contact the “One of the positive historical significances “To get people to a point to lock on and Puyallup Tribe Wrap Around Program of this project is its proximity to one of our see the hand that is lifting them, it’s by calling 253-382-6219 or 253-310-1855 ancestral village sites,” said Tribal Historic something we can build on.” or by emailing WrapAroundProgram@ Preservation Assistant Director Brandon puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. Reynon. “Our oral history always told us Several tribal departments are working we had a village in this area. In 2009, 2013, together to launch the project, and they’ll More coverage 2015, and 2020, construction projects have work together to support it, once it’s built. uncovered just how large this ancestral Stay tuned for more information in the village was, and I'm glad to see we'll be “The staff and cultural team will really wrap Puyallup Tribal News about the tiny having housing return to this site to care their arms around the residents of the house village as the project progresses, for our Members.” village to help them achieve their goals,” and watch for updates at www. Janzen said. “I am so thankful for all the puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The site will include up to 30 tiny houses departments who have come together to and a community kitchen, hygiene facilities, make this dream a reality.” case management, and 24/7 staffing. Each tiny house is 8 feet by 12 feet, is insulated, and has heat, electricity, and a locking door.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Job title: Elders CNA outreach as well as continually builds Judicial Administrative Code. Term is three Department: House of Respect the referral network of options. Assists years from the date of appointment by the Residences/Elders Wellness Center with grant quarterly reports. Tribal Council. May be reappointed at the Closes: When filled expiration of a term in the discretion of the Provides personal care, in-home meal Job title: Finance and Business Manager Tribal Council. preparation, light housekeeping, assists Department: Finance & Business with activities of daily living and vital signs Development Department Job title: Tribal Court Guardian ad Litem for the Tribal Elders in the Residence Closes: When Filled Department: Tribal Court assisted living or in the home. Assists the Finance Director (Director) and Closes: When filled Tribal Financial Officer (TFO) by providing Represents the best interests of the Job title: Anti-Trafficking Advocate operational and financial oversight and person for whom the GAL is appointed Department: Community Domestic analysis of the Tribe’s governmental (Client). The GAL is an officer of the Violence Advocacy Program and business operations. Contributes to court and must maintain independence, Closes: Feb. 10 the Tribe’s overall success by effectively conduct him/herself professionally, avoid Responsible for engaging and serving supporting the implementation of all conflicts of interest and maintain ethical at-risk adults, will provide emergency financial policies and activities. Assists the standards, treat all parties with respect, intervention and stabilization for Director and TFO on financial reporting, become informed about the case, timely trafficking victims and secondary analysis, management and growth issues. inform the court of relevant information, victims of human trafficking. Networks limit duties to those ordered by the court, with all Tribal departments and Job title: Tribal Court Associate Judge inform individuals about his/her role in other local or state services with the Department: Tribal Court the case, maintain the parties’ privacy, goal towards self-sufficiency and Closes: When filled perform duties in a timely manner, empowerment and maintains case Serves as hearing judge for the Puyallup maintain documentation, and keep files. Provides case management and Tribal Court in accordance with the tribal accurate records.

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 5 PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

6 February 2021 Puyallup Tribal News PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

TRIBAL COUNCIL VACCINATIONS

DRIVE UP VACCINATIONS

PTHA EMPLOYEES, AND FRONTLINE STAFF

COVID-19

so departments need to stay open and You can find the latest information about Administration buildings employees will be expected to telework. drive-through vaccination clinics for PTHA Paid administrative leave may be available patients at eptha.com. to remain closed until Feb. for those unable to telework, with supervisory approval. You can also find a list of mobile testing 16; services will continue clinics on Pierce County Emergency The Tribe has taken numerous measures Management’s website: Dear Tribal Community, to ensure the safety of our employees during the coronavirus outbreak, including https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6758/ All Tribal government buildings have been encouraging teleworking for positions that Covid-19-Mobile-Testing. closed since Nov. 9 as a proactive approach allow, implementing social distancing, against COVID-19. After recommendation installing Plexiglas barriers, remodeling Stay well. Stay safe. from Medical Director Dr. Alan Shelton building entries, and conducting regular and the COVID-19 Response Team, Tribal cleaning and disinfection of buildings. ­— Puyallup Tribal Administration Council has extended the closure until Feb. 16, 2021. Building access is limited, and by You can learn more about steps you appointment-only with supervisory approval. can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on our website: As with previous closures, we must continue services to the Membership, http://puyallup-tribe.com/COVID19/covid.php.

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 7 COVID-19

Elders protected with first COVID-19 vaccine

By Lisa Pemberton, Puyallup Tribal News Editor

In late December, former Puyallup Tribal Chairwoman Ramona Bennett, Cultural Director Connie McCloud, Elders Advisory Board Member Teddy Simchen and Charlene Matheson, past Chair of the Elders Advisory Board, and were among the first Tribal Elders to get COVID-19 vaccines. Residents and staff at the House of Respect also received the vaccine.

Bennett described the shot as “relatively painless.”

“It’s terrible that all you see (on TV) is needles that look like railroad spikes, but the needles that they actually use are very tiny,” she said. “I will say my shoulder was a tiny bit sore for a few days, but “I wouldn’t ask them to take anything I that’s nothing. As an older person, I had wouldn’t take myself,” Bryan said. “We are classmates who were crippled for life, so blessed that our community is able to or died, from polio. And then mumps, get vaccinated to help stop the spread of measles and chicken pox used to really the virus.” knock kids out – sometimes taking their vision or hearing. …I know the value of these Anna Bean said she thought the idea of vaccinations. They make a huge difference.” the vaccine was scary, at first, but she did her own research. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Clinical On Jan. 4, PTHA held a drive-thru clinic Director Dr. Alan Shelton, who also serves “I did not take the shot to protect myself,” near the former I-5 EQC Event in Tacoma, as Medical Director for the Puyallup Tribe, she said. “I took the shot to protect my and 136 people received vaccines. Tribal described the vaccine as “a game changer.” loved ones and our community I want to Administration employees were invited to be with again.” participate in drive-thru clinics from Jan. “This means that there is a turning point Rideout said he felt an obligation to keep 6-8. By Jan. 13, about 1800 people received in this pandemic,” he said. “We can ensure the community safe from the spread of their first vaccine from PTHA, including the safety of our people. Please get the virus. vaccinated when you get the chance!” more than 200 Puyallup Tribal Elders, Dr. Shelton said. “I am constantly researching and in Between Dec. 23 and 30, 113 Elders and contact with medical professionals for COUNCILMEMBERS SHARE THEIR staff received the first doses, and there updates and additional information VACCINE EXPERIENCES were no serious side effects, said Russ regarding this issue,” he said. “For Hanscom, RN, MHA, Elder Services me...I wanted to keep our staff and our In recent weeks, Puyallup Tribal Chairman Executive Director. There were only a few membership as safe as possible. Our Bill Sterud, and Councilmembers David complaints of arm pain and increased people should be kept safe sound Bean, Annette Bryan, Anna Bean and fatigue. One staff member and Elder and secure.” anticipated, and then experienced, James Rideout have shared their personal vaccine experiences on social media. moderate side effects including nausea, David Bean posted a video on the PTHA’s vomiting and headaches. Both feel relieved Facebook page after his vaccination. and plan to get their booster in about four Sterud was the first person to get the shot at PTHA on Dec. 23. weeks, Hanscom said. “We trust this vaccine, and you should too,” he said. “We have to take every step we In a video message, he said he was “We’re hopeful family members of the can to defeat this COVID and reduce the thankful for Dr. Shelton and all of the residents at The House of Respect will number of infections.” get vaccinated this month so we can frontline workers who have been part of safely resume visitation of Elders shortly the COVID-19 pandemic response. after everyone gets the second booster,” he added. “I would hope each Tribal Member, when they get the opportunity, comes to get Once Elders and frontline workers were their shot,” Sterud said. vaccinated, the vaccines were made available to all adult Tribal Members. After Bryan said she decided to get the shot that, the clinic began offering the vaccine because they are asking Members to to any of its adult patients. get vaccinated.

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Connie McCloud Clinton McCloud Denise Reed Angie Totus Michael Hall Marsha Gauti Cultural Director Assistant Director Cultural Coordinator Cultural Activities Cultural Coordinator/ Sr. Administrator 253-389-8729 253-278-8393 253-312-5069 Coordinator II Carver Assistant 253-320-8361 253-993-0011 253-278-4074

Please bring water, snacks and lunch, Traditional medicine, Medicine and tea dress for the weather. We will follow all COVID-19 prevention precautions, and traditional healing gathering field trips including wearing a mask, and social distancing 6 feet apart. If you are not services available scheduled feeling well, join us next time. Marsha Pluff (253-278-4074) and Angeline The Culture Center offers traditional medicine The Culture Department would like Totus (253-680-5681) will have healing services. Please contact Connie to invite you to join us in “Gathering registration information. McCloud at 253-389-8729 for scheduling, our Medicines and Teas” field trips. We questions or additional information. will learn to identify plants, honor the medicine that they share with us and Carving Studio update We also continue to gather, process and make a salve and teas. We will leave from distribute our traditional medicines and the Culture Center at 9 a.m. on the first Our Carving Studio has been impacted by teas, and provide Traditional Medicine and third Saturday of February and March this winter weather and rain. Some of our packets to the community upon request. (Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20). services will not be available for a short Call Connie for more information. period of time. This is a great opportunity to explore outside, along our forests, water We look forward to sharing this time ways, creeks and maybe even in the with you. mountains. −Connie McCloud, Culture Director

Puyallup Tribe of Indians 2021 Enrollment Meeting schedule

Deadline for documentation to be received. Meeting Date February 5, 2021 February 10, 2021 March 5, 2021 March 10, 2021 April 2, 2021 April 7, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 12, 2021 June 4, 2021 June 9, 2021 July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021 August 6, 2021 August 11, 2021 September 3, 2021 (time change holiday deadline noon) September 8, 2021

If you have any questions please feel free to email [email protected] or call 253-573-7849

Created by Enrollment office staff & meeting dates may be subject to change

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10 February 2021 Puyallup Tribal News COMMUNITY NOTICES

to submission because misspellings and Members who sign up will receive Tribal Members: Sign up for inaccurate email addresses can cause a notifications about Membership delay in the verification. Meetings, and other updates specifically new Membership email list for Puyallup Tribal Members. If you If you are a parent or guardian of a participated in November’s Membership Puyallup Tribal Members are invited to Puyallup Tribal Member Minor, and not Meeting, you have already been signed join the Tribe’s Membership email list. To a Tribal Member yourself, please provide up for the email list. sign up, text PUYALLUPTRIBE to 22828 or the Minor’s name and enrollment visit https://bit.ly/34gTDks . number.

Staff will need to verify your information Because staff must manually verify sign- with Enrollment records. It must match ups, it may take a few business days to what you have on your Tribal ID card. get added to the list. Remember to check your spelling prior

decrease bonuses depending on the ◊ High School Diploma; or performance of the casino and Tribal Election Board certifies ◊ GED; or businesses. ◊ Vocational Diploma/Certificate Dec. 10 vote • Distribute each Tribal minor’s trust fund by age according to the following • Hire the Whitten Burrage Law Firm. The Puyallup Tribe’s Election Board schedule and whether the minor meets has certified the results of the Dec. 10 • Hire the Nix Patterson Law Firm. one of the following prerequisites: Membership vote. • An official copy of the certified results,

which includes the vote counts, can be Prerequisites Membership voted to: viewed at www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. Age Satisfy Not Satisfy It was also mailed to Tribal Members. • Keep the monthly per capita amounts 18 25% 0% Questions? Email electionboard@ that adults and minor households 21 50% 25% puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. receive the same, but increase/ 25 25% 75%

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WALKING ON Henry “Hank” Lyle Adams, May 16, 1943–Dec. 21, 2020

Henry “Hank” Lyle Adams, age 77, a citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, began his Journey to the Spirit World at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, on Monday, Dec. 21.

Hank was born on May 16, 1943, on the Fort Peck Reservation in Wolf Point, Mont., to Lewis Adams and Jessie Malvaney Adams.

During the famed 1963 March on , Hank teamed up with National Indian Youth Council Executive Secretary Bruce Wilkie () to bring actor Marlon Brando to Franks Landing on the and into a coalition of 37 Northwest Tribes for a mass public demonstration in Olympia in January to March of 1964. The impetus for the protests had been the fierce defense of treaty rights already being waged by the Nisqually, Puyallup, Muckleshoot and Quileute Tribes, following brutal state assaults on their fishing families dating from January 1962 and the filing of injunctions against them.

This began what would become Hank’s relationship of more than a half-century with the Franks Landing Indian Community matriarch, Maiselle Bridges, and her brother, Billy Frank, Jr., who were his teachers and he their loyal assistant, advisor and scribe. While initially protesting induction into the armed forces because of the United States’ failure to live up to its treaty obligations, Hank eventually enlisted in the US Army and was stationed for two years at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he wrote and edited the Belvoir Castle.

After furthering his studies at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, he was a key strategist alongside Billy Frank, Jr., during the “treaty-fishing wars” that ultimately led to the 1974 Boldt Decision and the 1979 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld it. U.S. District Judge George H. Boldt uniquely admitted Hank as lay counsel into the case of United States v. Washington, specifically to represent Billy Frank, Jr., and Reggie Wells and other Nisqually treaty fishermen on various issues. The landmark ruling affirmed tribal rights under 1854-56 Treaties, to 50 percent of the harvestable catch of salmon and sturgeon (later cases in the Boldt line affirmed rights to shellfish and habitat restoration, including dam removal), in usual and accustomed places, on- and off- reservation, for ceremonial, commercial and subsistence purposes.

It has been said that, without Hank Adams, there would be no U.S. v. Washington. Hank’s passion to protect American Indian Treaty rights would drive his activism throughout his life's and lead to injuries and a few stays in jail, where he continued to pursue his self- taught legal education. He was tapped by the U.S. Congress in 1975-1977 to chair its Task Force One on Treaties & Trust Responsibilities of the U.S. House-Senate American Indian Policy Review Commission.

Hank was credited among others for the eventual resolution of the 1973 occupation at Wounded Knee on the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.

Instrumental in the development of the Wa He Lut Indian School at Franks Landing, he also was a founding member of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. For his life work, the Northwest Indian College, established by the Nation, awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities in Native Leadership.

In accordance with Hank’s wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes released on the Missouri, Nisqually, Quinault and Columbia Rivers, at such places and times that the family can safely release the ashes.

True to his humble nature, our beloved Hank Adams agreed to an honoring dinner provided that fellow activist, the late-Billy Frank, Jr., and other close comrades also are recognized. Therefore, within the next year, his family and close friends will plan a memorial dinner that he envisioned.

Excerpted and reprinted with permission from Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

12 February 2021 Puyallup Tribal News YOUR STORIES

WALKING ON

Class of 2020

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree

San Jacinto College, Houston, TX

I am so thankful to reach another milestone in my life and am looking forward to continuous success in the medical field! I am very grateful for my parents, Rosaline (McCloud) Johnson & Carl Johnson Sr., all of my family, friends, and especially my husband, Rick, for pandemic, but I continue to pray for better promotion in my community. First stop, supporting me along this journey. I would days ahead and for the health and well- graduation, next stop, pass licensure also like to thank the Puyallup Tribe and being of all of us. As a registered nurse, exam! Congratulations to all Class of 2020 the Higher Education department for all I plan to use my experience advocating graduates, WE DID IT! of their assistance and support as well! for military veterans, assisting in the As a student, this has been an obstacle advancement of women’s health, as well Soon-to-be RN, of a year, as well as overall due to the as participating in health education and Carla Greene

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 13 TRIBAL DIRECTORY

Accounting 253-573-7801 | [email protected] Planing and Land Use 253-573-7946 | [email protected]

Andrew Strobel Director 253-573-7879 | [email protected] Administration 253-573-7800 | [email protected] Robert Barandon Land Use Planner 253-573-7939 | [email protected] Jennifer Keating Land Use Planner 253-382-6073 | [email protected] Anita Oldbull Administrative Manager 253-573-7800 | [email protected] Charlene Matheson Land Use Planner 253-573-7901 | [email protected] Joanne Webb Executive Admin Assistant 253-573-7906 | [email protected] Celia Olea Administrative Coordinator 253-382-6084 | [email protected] Public Safety/Natural Disaster Assistance Shelly Dillon Executive Secretary 253-573-7870 | [email protected] Chester Earl Event Coordinator 253-680-5776 | [email protected] Rory Laducer Director 253-680-5670 | [email protected] Benita Ochoa Mailroom Associate 253-573-7937 | [email protected] Jason Dillon Coordinator 253-680-5673 | [email protected] Cina Melendez Lead Mailroom Associate 253-573-5708 | [email protected] Teresa Mathews Community Liason 253-382-6075 [email protected]

Communications [email protected] Purchasing 253-382-6037 | [email protected]

Michael Thompson Director 253-382-6200 | [email protected] Barbara Mordhorst Purchasing Agent 253-573-7881 | [email protected] Andrea Bob Coordinator 253-382-6201 | [email protected] Robert Mauritson Shipping/Recieving Clerk 253-573-7904 | [email protected] Lisa Pemberton Content Manager 253-382-6202 | [email protected] Samantha Credit Purchasing Agent 253-382-6037 [email protected] Jackie Johnson Digital Media Manager 253-382-6203 | [email protected] Steven Gibeau Graphic Designer 253-382-6204 | [email protected] Realty [email protected] Frank Griese Visual Media | [email protected] Katie Manzanares Content Producer 253-382-6205 | [email protected] Angela Tate Director 253-573-7856 | [email protected] General Support 253-382-6201 | [email protected] Wahayla LaDucer Administrative Assistant 253-573-7961 | [email protected] Media Inquires 253-382-6200 | [email protected] Newspaper 253-382-6202 | [email protected] TERO [email protected]

Compliance/Legislative Lisa Melendez Acting Director 253-573-7952 | [email protected] Tanya Coats Administrative Assistant 253-573-7942 | [email protected] Mike Bowechop Deputy Administrator 253-573-7821 | [email protected] Justin Satiacum Compliance Officer 253-573-7844 | [email protected] Lindsay Lapointe-Nicks Legislative Assistant 253-573-7816 | Lindsay.J.Lapointe-nicks@ Dion Hargrove Compliance Officer 253-573-7839 | [email protected] puyalluptribe-nsn.gov Derek Black Compliance Officer 253-573-7850 | [email protected] Denise Harris Customer Service/Admin Assistant 253-573-7962 | [email protected] Penny Fryberg Compliance Officer 253-573-7984 | [email protected]

Council Offices [email protected] TOSH [email protected]

Angel Robertiello Lead Council Secretary 253-573-7982 | [email protected] Kim Turnipseed Director 253-778-3696 | [email protected] Nadine Piatote Council Secretary/Adult-ChildrenActivities 253-573-7829 | Nadine.Piatote@ Edmond Laugharn Administrative Assistant 253-328-3205 | [email protected] puyalluptribe-nsn.gov Kylee Satiacum Council Secretary 253-573-7827 | [email protected] Workforce Development [email protected] Rosalee McCloud Council Secretary 253-573-7828 | [email protected] Lynda Squally Council Secretary 253-573-7833 | [email protected] Gina Lapointe Director 253-573-7857 | [email protected] Hope Strickler Council Secretary 253-573-7949 | [email protected] Daniel Duenas Case Manager 253-573-7924 | [email protected] Heidi Bostrom Case Manager 253-382-6033 | [email protected] Fleet Peter Kalama COR Supervisior [email protected]

Robert Daniels Director 253-573-7945 | [email protected] Youth Workforce Development

Finance [email protected] Shana Roy Program Manager 253-573-7916 | [email protected]

Julie Hamilton Tribal Finance Officer 253-573-7824 | [email protected] Security 253-573-7908 | [email protected] Matt Wadwani Assistant Tribal Finance Officer 253-382-6046 | Matthew.Wadhwani@PuyallupTribe- nsn.gov Business Tax & License Jolene Young Sr. Financial Analyst 253-778-2754 | [email protected]

Joanne Bean Director 253-573-7821 | [email protected] Grants [email protected] Leanora Powell Coordinator 253-344-3429 | [email protected]

Alysha McCloud Director 253-382-6041 | [email protected] Child Support [email protected] Chrisitian Melendez Sr. Administrative Assistant 253-382-6040 | Christian.Melendez@PuyallupTribe- nsn.gov Mary Squally Director 253-680-5741 | [email protected] Janet Dillon Grant Writer 253-382-6044 | [email protected] Lynn Weible Case Manager 253-680-5751 | [email protected] Miguel Douglas Grant Writer 253-573-7869 | [email protected] Angelia Hendrix Accountant 253-680-5745 | [email protected] Norman Dorpat Grant Writer 253-680-5765 | [email protected] Hannah Strickler Administrative Assistant 253-680-5740 | [email protected] [email protected] Historic Preservation Cigarette Tax

Carol Ann Hawks Director/Historian 253-573-7897 | [email protected] Kathy Lopez Director 253-573-7818 | [email protected] Brandon Reynon Assistant Director/Tribal Historic Preservation 253-573-7986 Brandon.Reynon@ PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Crisis Assistance Program (CAP) 253-573-7989 | [email protected] Amber Taylor Collections Management Lead 253-573-7907 | [email protected] Amanda Dillon Administrative Assistant 253-573-7965 | [email protected] Talea Lopez Director [email protected] Casey Barton Archivist 253-382-6049 | [email protected] Rebecca Currington Lead Program Coordinator [email protected] Charlotte Basch Historic Education Coordinator 253-382-6152 | [email protected] Tabitha Aboites CAP Coordinator I [email protected] Rachel Henry CAP Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Human Resources Andrea Lewis Office Assistant [email protected]

Linda Jarnagin Executive Director 253-573-7864 | [email protected] Education Incentives Program 253-573-7921 | [email protected] Stacie Flores Assistant Executive Director 253-573-7958 | [email protected] Misty Washington Sr. HR Generalist 253-382-6365 | [email protected] Angela Hatch Coordinator 253-573-7921 | [email protected] Julie Moan Sr. HR Generalist 253-573-7925 | [email protected] Amanda Duenas Coordinator 253-382-6074 | [email protected] Shelby Pavel HR Generalist 253-573-7993 | [email protected] Jennifer Eveskcige Recruiting Specialist 253-382-6089 [email protected] Elders Lawncare Kaylena Satiacum Recruiting Specialist 253-382-6064 | [email protected] Megan Sorensen HR Assistant 253-573-7843 | [email protected] Jodan Shippentower Director 253-405-1524 Hayley Sheldon HR Assistant 253-680-5707 | [email protected] Emergency Housing Repair Law Offices 253-573-7872 | [email protected] Don Coats Director 253-573-7970 | [email protected] Technology 253-573-7999 | [email protected] Faith Sleeper Coordinator 253-382-6356 | [email protected] Kelly Sasticum Coordinator 253-382-6355 | [email protected] Alacyn Sleeper Coordinator 253-382-6097 | [email protected] Travel 253-680-5734 | [email protected] Mikayla Strickler Intake Specialist 253-382-6357 | [email protected]

Enrollment General Services Division 253-573-7849 | [email protected]

Dan Kain Executive Director 253-680-5770 | [email protected] Barbara Richards Director 253-573-7849 | [email protected] Lizetta Kelly Administrative Operations Coordinator 253-573-7931 | [email protected] Stella John Assistant Director 253-573-7978 | [email protected] Norma Eaglespeaker Coordinator 253-573-7959 | [email protected] Cemetery Michael Flores ID Tech/Assistant 253-573-7994 | [email protected] Halana Rivera Program Assistant/ID Clerk 253-573-7899 | [email protected] Donnie Finley Director 253-318-6191 Extreme Emergency Assistance GIS 253-573-7853 | [email protected] Joanne Webb Program Coordinator 253-573-7906 | [email protected] Michael Polly Sr. GIS Analyst 253-573-7855 | [email protected] Kaitlin Schrup GIS Analyst 253-382-6157 | [email protected] Funeral and Medical 253-573-7884 | [email protected] John Strickler GIS Technician 253-382-6156 | [email protected] Elsie Thomas Director 253-573-7884 | [email protected] Maintenance 253-573-7892 | [email protected] Daniel McCloud Coordinator 253-573-7888 | [email protected] Merilee Satiacum Administrative Assistant 253-680-5737 | [email protected]

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Housing Language [email protected]

Joanne Gutierrez Director 253-680-5994 | [email protected] Amber Hayward Director 253-680-5763 | [email protected] Jolene Haris Compliance Manager/ Resident Services 253-680-5992 | [email protected] Hope Morey Program Services Coordinator 253-382-6086 | [email protected] Alissa Varbel Sr. Administrative Assistant 253-573-7926 | [email protected] Chris Duenas Multi-Media/Web Developer 253-680-5760 | [email protected] Kim Moorehead Accountant 253-573-5982 | [email protected] Chris Briden Language Teacher 253-382-6077 | [email protected] Kayla Boome Resident Services Specialist 253-382-6090 | [email protected] Archie Cantrell Language Teacher 253-680-5768 | [email protected] Lisa Davis Resident Services Specialist 253-680-5987 | [email protected] David Duenas Jr. Language Teacher 253-680-5762 | [email protected] Jaime Sportsman Resident Services Specialist 253-680-5991 | [email protected] Zalmai Zahir Language Consultant [email protected] Tracie Wrolson Intake Specialist 253-382-6112 | [email protected] Eugena Buena-Douglas ROSS Coordinator 253-573-7947 | [email protected] Set Aside Housing 253-680-5758 | [email protected] Lucia Earl-Mitchell Gym Coordinator 253-312-5581 | [email protected] Anthony Smith Maintenance Manager 253-327-4743 | [email protected] Lorelei Evans Director 253-573-7950 | [email protected] Buddy Holman-Fryberg Maintenance 253-355-1993 | [email protected] Marvin Johnson Operations Manager 253-680-5984 | [email protected] Gary Boyd Maintenance 253-312-3655 | [email protected] Doreen Contreras Program Coordinator 253-680-5988 | [email protected] Merlin Weaselhead Maintenance 253-617-8930 | [email protected] Theresa George Resource Specialist 253-680-5739 | [email protected] Phillip Campbell Maintenance 253-778-5617 | [email protected] Kealoha Kalama Administrative Assistant 253-680-5758 | [email protected] James Wagner Carpenter 253-331-3845 | [email protected] James Miles Surveyor 253-573-7932 | [email protected] Arleena Finley Intake Specialist 253-680-5694 | [email protected] Higher Education 253-573-7918 | [email protected] Tribal Children Joyce Tobolski Higher Education Manager 253-573-7918 | [email protected] Angela Shippentower Higher Education Manager 253-573-7885 | Angela.Shippentower@ Valerie Scott Services Planner 253-573-7903 | [email protected] PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Wrap Around Program 253-382-6219 | [email protected] Per Capita 253-573-7847 | [email protected] Shannel Janzen Manager 253-382-6215 | [email protected] Kristy Matye Services Navigator 253-382-6184 | [email protected] Tribal Community Wellness Division TCWD [email protected] Katie Colbert Services Navigator 253-382-6217 | [email protected] Ashley Howard Services Navigator 253-382-6216 | [email protected] Tara Reynon Division Manager 253-680-5766 | [email protected] Eleanore Loucks Program Coordinator 253-382-6067 | [email protected] Nina Oldcoyote Coordinator 253-573-7957 | [email protected] Christine Sharp Lamas Services Navigator 253-382-6081 | [email protected] Nicole Sutton Sr. Administrative Assistant 253-382-6179 | [email protected] Ashley Olson Independent Living Skills Coordinator 253-382-6218 | [email protected]

Adult Protective Services [email protected] Youth Center [email protected]

Harmony Roebuck Social Worker/Director 253-573-7966 | [email protected] Lisa Earl Director 253-680-5679 | [email protected] Maria West Social Worker/Investigator 253-382-6071 | [email protected] Phillip Dillon Youth Activities Coordinator 253-680-5683 | [email protected] Sonia Hyde Case Aide 253-382-6072 | [email protected] Amenda Butler Smith Youth Center Coordinator 253-680-5989 | Amenda.Butler-Smith@ PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Children Services [email protected] Mercedes Haack Youth Center Coordinator 253-680-5757 | [email protected] Linda Castillo Youth Center Coordinator 253-382-6076 | [email protected] Roberta Hillarie Director 253-389-1690 | [email protected] Cliff Jordan Maintenance 253-573-7893 | [email protected] Jasmine Monjaraz Sr. Administrative Assistant 253-680-5527 | [email protected] Dorothy Earl Cook [email protected] Charlene Delacruz Administrative Assistant 253-382-6087 | [email protected] Mandy Morlin CPA Manager 253-680-5545 | [email protected] Fisheries [email protected] Children of the River Advocacy Center 253-382-6060 | [email protected] Russ Ladley Director 253-680-5568 | [email protected] Char Naylor Assistant Director 253-680-5520 | [email protected] Laura Bluehorse-Swift Program Manager 253-382-6060 | [email protected] Joe McCloud Fish Buy Coordinator 253-680-5573 | [email protected] Community Domestic Fred Dillon Natural Resource Policy Rep 253-573-7974 | [email protected] Violence Advocacy 253-680-5499 | [email protected] Andrew Berger Sr. Stock Assessment Biologist 253-680-5569 | [email protected] Angela Dillon Stock Assessment and Field Biologist 253-680-5706 | Angela.Dillon@ Roxanne Murdock Acting Director [email protected] PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Janet Miholland Program Assistant [email protected] Blake Smith Fisheries Enhancement Chief 253-680-5561 | [email protected] Community Family Services [email protected] Caleb Graham Scientific Technician [email protected] Chris Phinney Harvest Management 253-680-5562 | [email protected] Elsie Wescott Water Quality Technician / Program Assistant 253-680-5522 | Elsie.Wescott@ Jody Brooks Director 253-573-7920 | [email protected] PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Teresa Cruell Assistant Director 253-680-5738 | [email protected] Daniel Edwards Hatchery Specialist 253-382-6054 | [email protected] Jessica Williams Administrative Assistant 253-382-6094 | [email protected] Jason Pavel Hatchery Technician II 253-382-6078 | [email protected] Mona Miller Substance Use Disorder Professional 253-382-6197 | [email protected] Julian Close Stock Assessment and Field Biologist 253-680-5573 | [email protected] Jennifer Storey Outreach Coordinator 253-573-7842 | [email protected] Mary Basballe Fisheries Habitat Coordinator 253-680-5524 | [email protected] Linda Dillon Flames of Recovery 253-382-6101 | [email protected] Mary Brown Water Quality Technician 253-680-5524 | [email protected] Sarah Bryant Secretary 253-680-5572 | [email protected] Culture [email protected] Terry Sebastian Biologist [email protected] Wesley Siddle Hatchery Specialist II 253-680-5574 | [email protected] Connie McCloud Director 253-680-5687 | [email protected] Eric Marks Biologist 253-405-6864 | [email protected] Clinton McCloud Assistant Director 253-680-5761 | [email protected] Marsha Pluff Sr. Administrative Assistant 253-382-6110 | [email protected] Shellfish 253-573-7992 | [email protected] Angeline Totus Cultural Activities Coordinator 253-680-5681 | [email protected] Denise Reed Assistant 253-680-5684 | [email protected] Nancy Games-Shippentower Director 253-573-7909 | [email protected] Mike Hall Carver 253-382-6108 | [email protected] Deanna Finley Office Manager 253-573-7992 | [email protected] David Winfrey Biologist 253-573-7933 | [email protected] Elders Services [email protected] George Sterns Biologist 253-573-7817 | [email protected]

Vernetta Miller Executive Director 253-680-5482 | [email protected] Hunting and Wildlife [email protected] Russ Hanscom, RN, MHA Executive Director 253-680-5481 | [email protected] Lois Jacobs, RN Assistant Executive Director 253-680-5495 | [email protected] Dan Sandstrom Director 253-680-5705 | [email protected] Shantrell McCloud-LaCroix Administrative Assistant 253-680-5483 | Shanetrell.McCloud-LaCroix@ Alyrece McCloud Technician 253-680-5704 | [email protected] PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov Barbara Moeller Biologist 253-680-5521 | [email protected] Cassea Anderson, RN Director, The Residence 253-382-6139 | [email protected] Bill Eveskcige Facilities Manager 253-680-5485 | [email protected] Law Enforcement 253-680-5656 Judy LeGarde Activities Coordinator 253-680-5494 | [email protected] Joe Duenas Chief of Police [email protected] Grandview Early Learning Center 253-680-5515 | [email protected] Dispatch 253-680-5656

David Turnipseed Director 253-344-3665 | [email protected] Probation Office 253-680-5676 | [email protected] Deonnah McCloud Assistant Director 253-225-7608 | [email protected]

ICW [email protected] Prosecutor's Office 253-680-5600 | [email protected]

Sandra Cooper ICW Tribal/State Court Liason 253-405-7544 | [email protected] Tribal Courts 253-680-5585 | [email protected] Marriah Betschart ICW Tribal/State Court Liason 253-680-5755 | Marriah.E.Betschart@PuyallupTribe- nsn.gov Emily Boettcher ICW Administrative Assistant 253-680-5756 | [email protected]

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 15 Let’s work together to stop human trafficking

Submitted by Carolyn DeFord, Trafficking Project Coordinator/MMIP Advocate

January was National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In recognition of this important month, the Puyallup Tribe Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Children of the River Child Advocacy Center, and partners at Cowlitz Pathways to Healing, Operations for Prostitution Survivors, Innovations HTC, Mother Nation, Washington Trafficking Prevention, and the world and generates an estimated and family. Contact the Puyallup Tribe Cedar Rising Coalition joined together for $34 billion dollars a year worldwide. Community Domestic Violence Advocacy several events. Program at 253-680-5499 for more • This is preventable! information or to schedule a training. One of the events #WearBlueDay, was held 2. Report human trafficking – see on Jan. 11 to raise awareness about issue. What can you do? something say something Human trafficking is a global crisis we If you believe someone is a victim of Did you know? need to be talking about, but don’t always human trafficking, report suspicious • An estimated 300,000 children are at know where to begin. In order to talk activity to the National Human risk of sexual exploitation annually in about it, we need to know what it is, and Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 the United States. what we can do about it. We can each or 911 if someone is immediate danger. make a difference no matter what we do • The average age of a child lured into sex Never approach the situation. or who we are. Here are three ways you can trafficking is 13. make a difference: 3. Support anti – trafficking efforts in • The average price of a girl is $400 your community 1. Education is power per hour. Attend trainings, participate in Learn about how trafficking happens, awareness events, join fundraisers • Human trafficking is the fastest growing what it looks like, and share your or volunteer. and second largest criminal enterprise knowledge with friends, coworkers

COMMUNITY NEWS

16 February 2021 Puyallup Tribal News COMMUNITY NEWS

Fisheries staff transfer Toy donations brighten the coho to Lake Kapowsin holidays for CLS families Chief Schools held its annual Toys Tribal fisheries staff transferred 120,000 for Tots event on Dec. 21. coho salmon from Clarks Creek Hatchery to Lake Kapowsin during the “Thank you to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians week of Dec. 29. for providing ‘Toys for Tots’ for our families in need this holiday season,” CLS posted on Coho rear in net pens until they are Facebook. “Families were able to pick from ready to migrate downstream into a variety of tables with items for babies to the Puyallup River and out to sea. teenagers.” The net pens allow coho to imprint at Lake Kapowsin so returning adults will Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman spawn in nearby streams and deposit Sylvia Miller, Council Member James marine nutrients. Rideout and Superintendent Marc Brouillet helped set up the event, which included Juvenile coho will grow bigger adequate spacing for families to select compared to fish at the hatchery, which stuffed animals, games and other toys in a improves their chances of survival. socially distanced manner.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Berger and Photos courtesy of Chief Leschi Schools Julian Close

Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller (left) and Chief Leschi Superintendent Marc Brouillet (right) help set up items for the event. Chief Leschi’s Secondary Office Coordinator Kim Ward arranges Lego toys for the event.

House of Respect and Power Paddle to Puyallup featured in Illinois exhibit

By Lisa Pemberton, Puyallup Tribal News Editor

The Puyallup Tribe’s House of Respect and 2018 Canoe Journey, or the Power Paddle to Puyallup, are featured the Trickster Cultural Center’s new exhibit “A Canoe Journey in our biggest and best Place of Teaching.” in our history exhibit,” said Joe Podlasek, chief executive officer of the Trickster The permanent exhibit features photos Cultural Center. “Telling our stories from and stories about Pacific Northwest and a first voice perspective is so important, Midwest tribes. Puyallup Tribal Veteran thank you to all the Tribal Veterans and Teddy Simchen helped coordinate photos community that helped make this possible and stories for the exhibit. to share at Trickster.”

Trickster Cultural Center, located The center is closed to the public due to in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a Native the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual gala was American and community arts center held to celebrate the exhibit’s opening on that also serves Native American veterans Dec. 22. A video of the event can be viewed and their needs. at www.tricksterculturalcenter.org.

“We are honored to include the Puyallup Photo courtesy of the Trickster Cultural House of Respect and the amazing Center

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 17 COMMUNITY NEWS

Tribe hosts drive-thru Christmas event for Tribal community

Photos and story by Puyallup Tribal Member Alex Harrison

On Friday, Dec. 19, the Puyallup Tribe held a drive-thru Christmas lights display at Chief Leschi Schools.

Social distancing was in place and Tribal community members were asked to stay in their vehicles while they drove around the circle.

The displays were set up by Youth Center Director Lisa Earl and her team, in coordination with 17 other Tribal departments.

“We’re just really happy to see all the children’s faces,” said Earl. “It’s so nice to see so much cheer.”

The rain seemed to stop right as the three- hour event began around 6 p.m. Hundreds of Tribal community members drove through the event.

“The mood is good and everyone seems youth. The 7-inch stockings were filled with to be enjoying it,” said Youth Coordinator holiday candies. Mercedes Haack. “It is really nice to see all the kids smile again, and the lights Chairman Bill Sterud made an appearance are great.” on top of the sleigh as Santa, along with his assistant elf, Council Member Anna At the end of the route, Tribal Council Bean, who was happily telling everyone to – dressed up as different Christmas have a Merry Christmas. characters – handed out stockings to Tribal

View more photos and videos from the event on the Tribe’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PuyallupTribeOfIndians/

• Pollute shellfish beds. Help protect Puget Sound • Contaminate the groundwater from stormwater pollution we drink. What can you do to help? Submitted by the Sustainability Working Group • Maintain your vehicle so it doesn’t leak What is stormwater? oil, grease, or coolant. • Reduce your use of fertilizers and Stormwater is rain or melted snow that pesticides and don’t use these products runs off rooftops, paved streets, sidewalks, before it rains. and parking lots. The rain or melted snow picks up pollution as it runs off these • Pick up pet waste. surfaces, empties into drains like the one • Maintain your septic system. pictured below, and is deposited into • Wash your car at a car wash instead of Passionate about sustainability? Join our rivers, lakes, and the ocean. This type of on the street or in your driveway. working group stormwater pollution is not treated and is the leading threat to aquatic habitats. • Don’t pour anything down storm Puyallup Tribal Members, Tribal employees drains. and Tribal community members interested Polluted stormwater runoff can: in joining the Sustainability Working Group Remember: Puget Sound starts here! Only • Harm salmon and their habitat. can get more information by emailing: rain down the drain! [email protected]. • Contaminate swimming areas.

18 February 2021 Puyallup Tribal News PUYALLUP TRIBAL VETERANS

ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Serving those who’ve served – making Tribal veteran wellness a priority

By Michael Sisson Puyallup Tribal Veterans Representative

Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at higher rates than other groups and have greatly honored our flag with this service.

However, some Native veterans experience life-long struggles with mental health challenges after separating from service. Sometimes this is because of what they might have seen or experienced during their service, and these challenges can happen whether or not a veteran has seen combat. Sometimes this is because of the those we serve. One tool that the VA uses is In this conversation, we are seeking to difficulties adjusting to life after returning a program called S.A.V.E., which stands for: share steps in suicide prevention that have home. Sometimes, there just is no clear worked at the VA. We also want to learn reason. Unfortunately, whatever the cause, Signs – Know the signs of someone in about approaches that have worked within Native veterans die by suicide at higher crisis. the Puyallup community. Finally, we hope rates than non-veterans. to find ways that we can support your Approach – What are effective ways of efforts to provide compassionate care to This risk prompted the U.S. Department approaching a person and asking if they Puyallup community members in need. of Veterans Affairs to support local VA are suicidal? partnerships with Tribal communities. Would you like to join the conversation? Specifically, over the last two years, at the Validate – Communicate your We will be hosting a free session on VA Puget Sound Healthcare System we understanding that the individual is Thursday, March 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. have worked with area Tribal communities struggling and suffering. All veterans, their families and friends, to develop a suicide prevention program. and any other members of the Puyallup In this program, we will strive to listen, Encourage – Encourage the individual to community are invited to gather with us and learn from Native veterans just as get help, and assist them in doing so by to talk about this important topic. We will much as we speak. The goal is to have a staying with them until they are connected meet virtually via Zoom. If you are willing conversation about wellness and how to with a professional. to join us in this conversation, please support veterans who are struggling. e-mail [email protected] or call S.A.V.E. is a program designed to bring 253-583-2307 to reserve a virtual seat. VA Puget Sound is committed to suicide veterans, their family members, friends, prevention, and we believe that everyone and other community members together. FEBRUARY PARADE CANCELED can play a role in promoting wellness and And together, we have a conversation preventing suicide. Just like there is no about how to recognize when someone Unfortunately due to COVID-19, the Ira single path into a crisis situation, there is is struggling and how to connect them to Hayes Parade that we typically attend in late no single way out either. Because of this, additional help. February appears to have been canceled. we need as many tools as possible to help

Find us on Facebook under Puyallup Tribal Veterans Legal Notices

Puyallup Tribal News February 2021 19 Tribe offers game and other meat for Elders

Puyallup Tribal Elders, 55 and older, are eligible to receive elk, deer, buffalo and pork from the Puyallup Tribe’s Hunting and Wildlife Department. If you are interested in the program, please contact Dan Sandstrom at 253-405-7504 or Alyrece McCloud at 253-222-5682.

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