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In This Issue PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Page 2 Saving the Port Gamble Forest PAID Page 6 Point Hotel Artist Profiles Silverdale, WA Page 9 Kyle Loescher Wins World Series Permit # 111 THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE | WWW.PGST.NSN.US | 360-297-2646 | NOVEMBER 2016 Raising History: Malynn Wilbur-Foster watches her totem pole raised in the courtyard of the new Point Hotel. All of the artists took months to design and carve their pieces at their individual workshops and then transported their work to The Point Hotel for installation. Totem Poles Raised in Courtyard of The Point Hotel Totems from Native artists from around Washington State are installed in advance of November 20 Port Gamble S'Klallam Community Grand Opening On November 20, Port Gamble S'Klallam community members The artists, their work, and the stories behind them, include: and their families will be among the first to experience the brand- new Point Hotel. David Boxley Tsimshian Tribe The day begins at 11 a.m. with a celebration that will include a A Tribute to the S'Klallam brunch reception, tours, dedications, and a night's stay for 40 lucky This 12’ totem depicts a S’Klallam ancestor riding a killer whale folks who won the raffle at October's General Council meeting. atop a thunderbird in human form. All this is in advance of the Hotel's public Grand Opening, which is planned for Friday, November 25. The Point Hotel is currently The inspiration for David’s work comes from his ancestors of taking reservations for December 1 and after. the Tsimshian Tribe from Northern British Columbia and South- east Alaska. He has dedicated over 30 years to the revitalization Among the attendees on November 20 will be the artists whose and rebirth of Tsimshian arts and culture. A master artist, David’s work will make this property so unique and special. Many of these focus is on traditional design and carving of totem poles, bent- pieces, including most of the totems that line the outdoor court- wood boxes, rattles, performance masks, and other items prized yard, have been installed just recently as crews rush to meet dead- and used by his ancestors. lines to open on schedule. All of the pieces carry a special signifi- cance to the artist with stories that celebrate tribal heritage. ~Point Hotel Artists Continued on page 6 PAGE 2 | OCTOBER 2016 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Chairman's Corner A New Chapter in the Port Gamble Kitsap Forest & Bay Project By Chairman Jeromy Sullivan S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE The following article was written for the November edition of the Kingston Community News, where Kingston, WA 98346 Chairman Sullivan has a regular column. The guided hikes of the Port Gamble Forest listed in this article Telephone: 360-297-2646 are on November 19, November 25, and December 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone who wants to go Fax: 360-297-7097 is encouraged to do so. We want supporters, donors, and users understand the importance of this land to Website: www.pgst.nsn.us the Port Gamble S'Klallam. Email: [email protected] The Kitsap Forest & Bay Project, which I’ve the same forest, land, and sea that connects Tribal Council discussed in this space before, is a conserva- them to their ancestors. • Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman tion effort targeting 6,700 acres of land in • Chris Tom, Vice Chairman North Kitsap in an unprecedented partner- Of course, whether or not the KF&BP is • Renee Veregge, Councilman ship between Kitsap County, the Port Gam- successful in this latest endeavor should • Lena Tunkara, Councilman ble S’Klallam Tribe, the Suquamish Tribe, be important to anyone who cherishes the Forterra, Great Peninsula Conservancy, and beauty of the Port Gamble Forest. While • Talia DeCoteau, Councilman landowner Pope Resources, as well as vari- this property has been used to harvest • Kyle Carpenter, Councilman ous community, recreational, and environ- timber for over 160 years, it is also used by mental groups. countless thousands who visit the trails to Entity Directors hike, bike, bird watch, or just be close to • Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director Since 2011, the Project has raised over $7 the natural world. If this land were sold and • Betty Decoteau, CFO million in federal, state, tribal, and local developed, it would forever change the land- • Dallas DeGuire, Administrative Director funds. With it, 1,076 acres of forest and 1.5 scape of Kitsap County while greatly dimin- of Tribal Government miles of Port Gamble Bay’s western shore- ishing options for outdoor recreation. • Kara Wright, Administrative Director line have been conserved. of Tribal Services With the July 2017 fundraising deadline • Chris Placentia, Executive Director, Last year, under the KF&BP, Forterra approaching, more good progress is being Noo-Kayet helped launch a dedicated effort to secure made: since April, a broad range of sup- • Leo Culloo, General Manager, the purchase of a 3,000-acre land block porters have pledged more than $600,000! The Point Casino known as the Port Gamble Forest. In order • Homer Sanders, Director, Tribal to purchase this property, $3.5 million must If you want to help save the Port Gamble Gaming Agency be raised by 2017. Forest, three local donors have made it easy • Joan Garrow, PGS Foundation with the Winter Community Match Chal- Executive Director The Port Gamble S’Klallam have a unique lenge. Through December 31st, donations • Margaret Tom, Port Gamble and unbreakable connection to this land and received through www.Forterra.org/give- S'Klallam Housing Authority Port Gamble Bay. For generations, the Port to-kitsap will be matched up to a total of Executive Director Gamble S’Klallam have harvested fish and $75,000. shellfish from the Bay and hunted and gath- PGST Vision Statement ered on adjacent lands. Today, Port Gamble For more information on this campaign and Our vision is to achieve the full potential of S’Klallams—myself included—still feed upcoming events, including some guided the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign their families, make a living, and celebrate hiking tours in November and December, nation to be self-sufficient, proud, strong, our culture by practicing the rights affirmed please visit www.savePG.org. healthy, educated and respected. under the Treaty of Point No Point. PGST Mission Statement We hope you’ll join us in saving the Port The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam I’ve written in this column before about Gamble Forest! Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure the value my Tribe puts on planning for the self-determination and self-sufficiency future. For example, every decision we make On behalf of myself, the PGST and the through visionary leadership. We will considers the next seven generations. The Campaign Co-Chairs ensure the health, welfare and economic reason why is quite simple: The Port Gam- success of a vibrant community through ble S’Klallams have lived in this area for well • Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman, Port education, economic development, over 1,000 years and we have every expec- Gamble S’Klallam Tribe preservation and protection of the rich tation to be here well into the next millen- • Robert Gelder, Kitsap County culture, traditions, language, homelands and natural resources of our Tribe. nium thriving in our culture and traditions. Commissioner There’s a reason we’re known as “the Strong • Leonard Forsman, Chairman, People.” Suquamish Tribe • Robert Jones, Robert L Jones Architec- The work being done by the Kitsap Forest tural Design & Bay Project helps to assure this future • Ken Meidell, CEO, DaKine for the Port Gamble S’Klallams. It means • Michelle Connor, Executive VP of that my children’s children and generations Strategic Enterprises, Forterra beyond will be able to practice our tradition- al ways, harvesting from the surrounding waters, and continuing to act as stewards to PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | NOVEMBER 2016 | PAGE 3 Port Gamble S'Klallam Police Receive Training on Personal Water Craft On October 3-5, 2016, Officer Jacob Sawyer, Officer James Dean, NRE Of- ficer Chris Dearth, NRE Sergeant James Gresham and Chief of Police Sam White attended a Personal Water Craft (PWC) Rescue Course. All the equipment and training was made possible as a part of the DOJ CTAS COPS Grant 2015. The jet skiis and res- cue training will be very valuable during tribal journeys, search and rescue open water searches, and small vessel assists (e.g. needing to tow vehicles in distress). The equipment and training will improve the ability of both NRE and the Police to respond to various situations that are specific to this equipment and training. Water Training: PGST Police and Natural Resources Enforcement Officers learn to ride jet skiis during a special training session in October. This in-water training will help officers respond to emergency situations. Key Tribal Business Natural Resources Community News Clinic & Health Wanting to place an advertisement or submit an article? Contact Sharon Purser, at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Center, 31912 Little Boston Road, Kingston, Washington (360) 297-6276 or [email protected] PAGE 4 | NOVEMBER 2016 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Port Gamble S'Klallam Members Awarded Hospitality Management Scholarships from Tribe Training for the Future: Devlin Combes, left, and Lydia Keyes-DeCoteau won the first-ever Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Management Scholarship awarded by the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. Hands up and a big CONGRATULATIONS to Devlin Combes lectual House” which will also be an exciting opportunity for them and Lydia Keyes-DeCoteau! to experience the UW campus.