Stories in cedar: Dancers and drummers bless two new story poles P. 6

Issue No. 363 Serving the Puyallup Tribe of Indians March 24, 2020

Tribe temporarily shuts down casinos, schools and non-essential operations during COVID-19 crisis See letter from the Tribal Council on p. 2.

CENSUS ELDERS YOUTH Paid US Postage Tacoma, WA Tacoma, PRSRT STD PRSRT Permit No 899 Yes, you count! Fun times Royalty It’s time to participate in The February Elders’ Catalina Dillon talks about the U.S. Census. Learn luncheon had a Mardi her experience as Chief how to help the tribe Gras theme. View photos ’s Daffodil princess. on page 17. page 5. on page 18.

COMMITTEE OPENINGS OR CURRENT RESIDENT OR CURRENT Volunteer opportunities Interested in serving the tribe? Learn more page 13. Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribe Puyallup 3009 E. Portland Ave. 98424 WA Tacoma, Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 1 Continued on page 3

2 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News Tribal Council election calendar Saturday, April 4 Absentee Ballots: must be received in the Election Board’s mail box by 8 a.m. PRIMARY ELECTION: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drive-up voting will be take place at Chief Leschi Schools, 5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup. Note: This is a new location due to measures being taken in light of the coronavirus COVID-19. Friday, April 10 Courtesy mail-out of election count: Absentee ballot requests will be mailed for the General Election. Deadline for Tribal Voters Guide: Candidacy letters & photos must be submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8 Deadline for absentee ballot request: must be received in the Election Board’s mail box by 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6 Absentee Ballots: must be received in the Election Board’s mail box by 8 a.m. GENERAL ELECTION: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Puyallup Tribal Administration Building. 3009 E. Portland Ave Tacoma, WA 98404. Friday, June 12 Courtesy mail-out of election count. Tribal Council Candidates: Advertise in the Puyallup Tribal News! The Puyallup Tribal News is offering paid advertisements for Tribal Council candidates during the 2020 election season.

Here’s how it works: • Send a PDF of your ad to news@ Ads will be displayed in alphabetical order • Submit payment of $150 (10" x 7") puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. by last name in the paper. for a half-page or $300 (10" x 14") Ads must be submitted by noon on the for a full-page to the Accounting Candidates will have a chance to view a following dates: Department. The price will pay for an proof of their ad before it is published. • April 10 for the April edition. ad to run once. • May 8 for the May edition. • Accounting will send proof of payment to the news staff. Is your address up to date with Enrollment?

As election season nears, the Election Board would like to remind tribal members that it’s important to keep contact information current with the Enrollment Department.

An updated address will ensure that election materials, such as the voters’ guide and mail-in ballots, arrive at the correct place. For more information, contact the Enrollment Department at 253-573-7849 or [email protected].

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4 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News Meet this year's Daffodil Princess By Lisa Pemberton Puyallup Tribal News Editor

Chief Leschi Daffodil Princess Catalina Dillon said she feels a special connection with the theme for this year’s Daffodil Festival, “Honoring our Past.”

She talked about her adoption process in the speech she wrote for the Daffodil royalty selection process. She also thanked her birth parents.

“Although they weren’t ready to be parents, the Creator blessed me with new people who I now call my family today,” Dillon said. “Although we may honor the past, we cannot change the past. We have to live in the present and be ready to embrace the future.”

Dillon is one of 23 seniors who make up the 2020 Daffodil Royal Court. The annual festival’s parade, which was set for April 4, will no longer take place due Court’s first appearance in their bright Dillon plans to attend Central to precautions for the coronavirus. It’s the yellow dresses and crowns, and the first University and study to become a first time since World War II that it’s been chance to share a song and dance routine caseworker for Native American children. canceled, and it won’t be rescheduled. that they’ve practiced for weeks. “Cat is just amazingly warm,” said Victoria Bay, Chief Leschi’s Daffodil festival “Coordination with four cities and other “I’m having a lot of fun,” Dillon said shortly coordinator. “She’s kind. She brings joy.” administrative entities requires months afterward. “I got to meet 22 other girls of advance work,” said Festival President and they’re all very nice and we all get Dillon said she hopes her speech will Ernie Ouellette. “Believe me, this is hard along very well.” serve as an inspiration to others. for me to say and hard for our dedicated Festival volunteers and 2020 Daffodil Dillon said she became interested in the “Even though I was adopted it does not Princesses to accept, but we all realize the Daffodil Festival when her older sister define who I am,” Dillon said. “I still have health of our participants and the general Angeline Dillon was crowned Daffodil two great parents, 11 great siblings. I got public is our top priority.” Princess in 2018. accepted into college, I’m like No. 4 in my class. So I would just let them know that Prior to the cancellation, the festival “She loved it,” Dillon said. “She always had even though I had this big drastic change kicked into high gear on Feb. 16 with the a great time.” from when I was little, I was still able to Princess Promenade. It was the Royal succeed in life.”

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 5 Two towering story poles blessed and welcomed on Puyallup land

By Kate Manzanares “As we come together to Puyallup Tribal Member bless our relatives here

Thanks to technology, tribal and it is important to give community members were able thanks to those that came to witness the blessing of two new before us our ancestors, story poles that will stand tall at the entrance of the new Emerald Queen our elders, it’s important to Casino in Tacoma. give thanks to Grandfather the Creator, to Mother “These will be here greeting people, Earth, thankful for the long after we’re gone,” said Tribal Council vice chairman Bill Sterud said water, the sun, the moon, during the March 10 ceremony. “A lot the mountain, for they of these elders, they may not be here Tribal Chairman David Z. Bean provide everything that we physically right now, but they’re smiling, “I want to thank Joe Gobin, Kelly Moses, need to sustain life for the their spirits here.” Adam McIsaac — these wouldn’t be cedar tree — gave its life to possible without these people. The special The Tribal Council made it possible take its place, here in this skill set that they’ve taken time to learn for people to view the blessings by and practice, making this kind of work beautiful facility” livestream, using technology as a way to is a lot of time in isolation and it’s hard,” avoid an active construction zone. Peterson said. — Tribal Chairman David Z. Bean “Our guests are very powerful people,” The “Sky World” story pole will also be Cultural Director Connie McCloud said. A few students from Chief Leschi Schools located in the casino atrium. Its story “We want to welcome them in a way participated in the event. came from several sources including Judy that we would welcome our chiefs. Our Wright, Jack Moses and Ron Simchen. people have always held cedar trees in Puyallup Tribal member Shawn Peterson, The story of the sky and its creatures have high honor. These cedar trees gave their whose native name is Qwalsius, designed deep cultural roots to the lives to become beautiful, sacred poles. the story poles. on their ancestral lands. Those that do this work give thanks every time they put a part of themselves He was raised in Tacoma, and has been a “As we come together to bless our into these poles—their prayers, their practicing professional artist since 1996. relatives here it is important to give thoughts, their gifts for the people. thanks to those that came before us our Today we want to honor the cedar “These story poles wouldn’t be possible ancestors, our elders, it’s important to trees, today we want to honor those without taking time with our historians give thanks to Grandfather the Creator, artists that were a part in making today that I spent time with when I was working to Mother Earth, thankful for the water, happen. Today we want to honor all of at Chief Leschi Schools very early on, back the sun, the moon, the mountain, for the people that have contributed to this in 1995, with Judy Wright,” he said. they provide everything that we need to day to make this day happen.” sustain life for the cedar tree — gave its Story pole “River,” which will be located in life to take its place, here in this beautiful The blessings were done by members the casino atrium, depicts the formation facility,” said Tribal Chairman David Z. of the Culture Department and of the that was created by Bean. “We are thankful to our ancestors Language Program. two killer whales who were trapped in for holding on to the teachings. I think the mountain after the great flood. Due they would be proud and happy to see During the ceremony, dancers brushed to all the work that Peterson had been that we are honoring the teaching that the story poles with cedar branches. They commissioned to do throughout the they have passed down, from generation also performed a carving song, which had casino, time was in essence so he enlisted to generation, blessing these poles, dance actions resembling the motions help from carvers in his field, including singing our songs, doing our dances and used when carving poles. Joe Gobin () and Adam McIsaac. speaking our language.”

Watch the full video at https://livestream.com/accounts/28015638/events/9030982

6 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News Photos by Puyallup Tribal News editor Lisa Pemberton

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 7 JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Job title: Foster Home Licensor Job title: Assistant Prosecutor Department: Children’s Services Department: Prosecutor’s Office Closes: April 6 Closes: Open until filled. How To Apply: Certifies potential homes as Washington Responsible for planning, organizing, Apply online at https:// State licensed foster care homes and and directing assigned activities of the usr55.dayforcehcm.com/ coordinates the placement of children. Prosecutor’s Office and serves as the Assistant Prosecutor/Presenting Officer CandidatePortal/en-US/ptoiad or Job title: Associate Judge for the tribe. visit the Puyallup Tribe’s website Department: Tribal Court at http://www.puyalluptribe-nsn. Closes: April 14 Job title: Police Officer gov/ and select ‘Employment’ at Serves as hearing judge for the Puyallup Department: Law Enforcement the top of the page. Tribal Court in accordance with the tribal Closes: Open until filled. Judicial Administrative Code. The term Responsible for the enforcement of all of the Associate Judge shall be three tribal laws and regulations which shall If you have any questions about years from the date of appointment include both land and marine areas which the online application, please by the Tribal Council. A judge may be are under tribal jurisdiction. The police call 253-573-7863 or email jobs@ reappointed at the expiration of a term in officer should possess understanding of puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. the discretion of the Tribal Council. sovereignty, tribal regulations and the need for their enforcement.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

8 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News and community levels. Combatting human Traffickers exploit the weaknesses of people already suffering as trafficking starts victims of historical trauma often by playing on their basic needs for with the community housing and food or By Carolyn DeFord their emotional needs Human Trafficking Project Coordinator for love and belonging.

You have probably witnessed human The Office of trafficking, maybe even know of Juvenile Justice and establishments where prostitution most Delinquency Prevention likely occurs. But this is only the tip of the reports that the average iceberg. Human trafficking happens not age children are lured only in casinos and hotels. It also happens into sex trafficking is in schools and at events like concerts, between 12 and 14. sporting events, powwows and car shows. Thus traffickers target Although human trafficking is a violent the most vulnerable crime against individuals, it also affects among us: our children, entire communities. runaways, and youth in foster care. Other One reason it is so rampant is human vulnerable groups trafficking remains largely hidden. targeted by traffickers Predators rely on the “blindness” of their are LGBTQ two-spirit community and the shame of their people, individuals with victims. The stigma of being prostituted low support systems, comes largely from unrealistic Hollywood those with gang stereotypes that portray them as affiliations and drug complicit criminals. This stigma often addictions or those prevents victims from seeking help, living in poverty. effectively cutting them off from many available services and further hiding The good news is this is preventable. recognize and respond to signs of them from community awareness. Through providing informed services potential exploitation. These programs that educate our youth and community can be implemented in schools, youth Combatting human trafficking starts members, we can remove the stigma, centers, after school activities, camps in the community. It begins with the prevent further victimization and build safer and other peer groups. Additionally, community learning what it is and communities for our future generations. government agencies and tribal councils how to recognize it. Simply put, human are creating legislation and codes to trafficking is controlling another using The language we use is important. It equip communities with the tools they force, fraud, or coercion to compel that influences our perceptions and changes need to respond. individual to work, provide services the way we look at things. Looking at or perform sex acts in exchange for human trafficking through a victim- However, for these tools to be effective, something of value. This might be money, centered lens allows us to see prostitution vigilant community action is required. shelter, food, protection, acceptance, for what it is, the use of lies, violence Traffickers make it their job to know trendy clothes or drugs. Children and manipulation to exploit our most how and where to operate undetected. compelled to engage in commercial vulnerable through trafficking. They understand our policies, laws, social sex acts are victims regardless of the customs, and who is who, so they can presence of force, fraud or coercion. We are a close-knit community with target our weaknesses and exploit our strong natural protective factors ingrained most vulnerable. Traffickers may be the victims’ family into our way of life. These tools and members, peers, romantic partners or resources are available to protect our This is our home. No one loves our potential employers. They control their people. We just have to take off the community and people more than victims with various methods such as blinders that prevent us from seeing us. And no one has more at stake, physical or sexual assault, making them the whole picture. Through primary considering the threat to the safety and dependent on drugs, or taking advantage prevention, like in the “Babies Up the wellbeing of our community posed by of their victims’ need for love, safety, and River” story, we need as a community to human trafficking, than our children. acceptance. They may manipulate them start upstream in protecting our children with humiliation, shame, false promises instead of waiting until they’ve already If you believe you are the victim of a and threats of harm to them or their been tossed into the river of sex trafficking. trafficking situation or have information family members. about a potential trafficking situation, call Community events that create safe the National Human Trafficking Resource Another factor traffickers exploit is the spaces to build relationships and Center (NHTRC) at 1-888-373-7888. prevalence of historical trauma among strengthen social supports reduces NHTRC is a national, toll-free hotline, with minority groups, especially indigenous victimization and re-enforces the specialists available to answer calls from people. Historical trauma has created resilience of our young people. Youth anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, vulnerabilities at the individual, family programs teach young people to seven days a week.

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 9 SALISH CANCER CENTER

Innovative Cancer Treatment for All For more information contact the Salish Cancer Center at 253-382-6300

The Integrative Model of Salish Cancer If you or a loved one has an interest The benefits of Center combines medical oncology in learning more about what Salish that delivers cancer treatment at par Cancer Center can do for you, please integrative oncology with national standards and guidelines call us at 253-382-6300. along with naturopathic care, Salish Cancer Center opened its doors traditional Native American healing, in 2015 to serve the Puyallup Tribe, and acupuncture on site. Our team of neighboring tribes, and the local providers works together to address the community. Salish is different from mind, body, and spirit of each person other community cancer clinics because we treat because we believe that an we offer on-site integrative care. integrative model is the best way to heal and care for individuals who The integrative oncology model offers a entrust us with their care. Dr. Stanlee Lu standard of care treatment for patients Medical Oncologist with cancer diagnoses. We see patients In addition to treating cancer patients, Medical Director who are recently diagnosed, survivors we offer acupuncture for tribal Salish Cancer Center of cancer, patients seeking second members of the Puyallup Tribe. P. 253-382-6300 opinions, and patients who are seeking F. 253-382-6301 care that addresses more than their www.salishcancercenter.com disease itself.

How often Acupuncture FAQs should I have an acupuncture Do I have to be a cancer patient to treatment? receive acupuncture treatment? If you have No. Acupuncture serves all of our tribal not had an members, and you do not need to be a acupuncture cancer patient. These appointments are treatment before, available to the tribal community and are you may need not taking up the care for cancer patients. to start with two treatments a How long is the treatment? week then, taper The first treatment usually lasts about 90 insertion of the needle. Certain areas of the to one treatment per week. Once the minutes. Subsequent treatment can last body may be more sensitive than other condition is better managed, then we 50 minutes to one hour. areas, for example points on the face are can cut back gradually. more sensitive than ones on the legs. What should I bring to the first appointment? What should I avoid doing after a Just bring in your health insurance card treatment? and relevant medical history that may You may resume normal activities after be helpful such as results of blood work, treatment; however, you should not x-rays, or written referral from your doctor. do anything rigorous after a treatment such as mowing the lawn, or two-hour What should I wear to the first workout. appointment? Cassie Lowe, L. Ac. MSAOM You should wear comfortable clothes. How long before I can see results? Acupuncturist The effectiveness of acupuncture varies Salish Cancer Center Should I fast before the treatment? from one person to the next. In general, P. 253-382-6322 No, it would be helpful if you ate before if the condition has been there for a F. 253-382-6301 treatment because you may feel very long time, then it will take longer to www.salishcancercenter.com lightheaded after the appointment. see a result. If the condition is relatively new (within six months), the result may Does it hurt? take less time. There is a little bit of pain during the initial

10 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News SALISH CANCER CENTER

Graphic By American Indian Cancer Foundation.

For more information please contact Salish Cancer Center, 253-382-6300 or visit www.salishcancercenter.com.

Roberta Basch Native Outreach Coordinator Salish Cancer Center P. 253-382-6322 F. 253-382-6301 www.salishcancercenter.com

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 11 COMMUNITY FAMILY SERVICES

Community Family Services

Jody Brooks Teresa Keating Cruell Jessica Williams Mona Miller Jennifer Storey NCAC, SUDP NCAC, SUDP Administrative Re-Entry CFS/PLEAD Director Assistant Director Assistant Coordinator Outreach Coordinator

Flames of Recovery

Community Family Flames of Recovery Services Main Office: 253-382-6104 Main Office: 253-573-7919

Linda Dillon Teshay Firethunder Mateo Dillon Coordinator Cook Puyallup Tribal On-Site Security Officer Flames of Recovery Valentine's Day

12 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News COMMUNITY NOTICES

2020 ENROLLMENT MEETING SCHEDULE

Deadline for documentation Meeting to be received Date

April 3, 2020 April 8, 2020

May 1, 2020 May 6, 2020

June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020

July 6, 2020 July 8, 2020 (date change due to holiday)

Aug. 7, 2020 Aug. 12, 2020

Sept. 8, 2020 Sept. 9, 2020

Anyone with questions should feel free to email [email protected] or call (253) 573-7849. Meetings and dates are subject to change.

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 13 YOUR STORIES

Happy 1st Birthday to our nephew KJ! We’re so thankful for you! We love you very much!

Sincerely, Auntie Carla & Uncle Rick, Houston, TX

PUYALLUP TRIBAL NEWS WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU.

SUBMIT PHOTOS, STORIES, AND CALENDAR ITEMS TO:

[email protected]

We wish to thank the Creator for the life of Dr Verna (Louie) Bartlett and even though we only had her in this world for 82-years, we still greatly miss her. Sincere thanks to Father Patrick Twohy for joining the family for the recent headstone dedication, thanks to Bryan, Betsy and Eugena for the lovely design of the headstone, thanks to Noelanie, Gabriela, Noemi and Anthony for assisting with the giveaway. Sincere thanks to the families of Betsy, Eugena, Tamye, Martina and Phillip for joining the celebration and finally to all of the friends that joined us, we appreciate the much needed support of your love and concern.

Sincerely the Family of Dr. Bartlett This picture was taken by Bob Ziegler. Left to right for the two children; Isabella & Mirabelle Douglas. The adults left to right are Eugena, William, Naomi, Miguel, Brandi, Fr Pat, Belecia, Betsy, Ricardo and Roberto.

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Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 15 YOUTH

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16 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News Elders Mardi Gras Luncheon THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL ELDERS HELD THEIR MONTHLY LUNCHEON ON FEB. 21.

Photos by Puyallup Tribal member Jennifer Squally

Honored Elder

Diane Kowalchuk (Photo courtesy of Elders Program)

View more great photos at puyalluptribe-nsn.gov

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 17 2020 Census Participation Puyallup Tribal Members:

Please participate in the 2020 Census. Your response to the 2020 Census helps determine how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed to Tribes each year. This funding impacts programs you, your family, or your friends may use. Census data is also used to ensure the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives correctly matches the population.

This year, every household will have the option of responding online, by mail or by phone. By now your household should have gotten an invite to participate in the Census. These were distributed to mailboxes in mid-March. If you are asking, “How do I fill out the Census?”, we are here to help with a few tips! Whether you are an enrolled member, or a descendant of, the Puyallup Tribe or any other Tribe, here are a few things we suggest:

1. List the American Indian/Alaska Native person in the household as Person 1 on the Census form. This guarantees the household being counted as having American Indians/Alaska Natives in the home. 2. When choosing the race of Person 1, only check the American Indian or Alaska Native box on the form, even if Person 1 is of multiple races. American Indian/Alaska Native counts are lost the moment we check “more than one race”. 3. After checking the box to identify race, there will be a space to print the name of the Tribe you are enrolled in or a descendant of. 4. Repeat these steps above if you have more than one American Indian/Alaska Native person in your household (Person 2, Person 3, and so on). Also list all other non-native people in your home.

See example to the right →

18 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News CULTURE

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 Stay well with Traditional Medicines and tea

The Culture Department contributed We will have teas such as sage, nettle, Contact Connie McCloud or Marsha Traditional Medicines and teas to the peppermint and devils club. We will have Gauti at the Culture Department for Elders’ care packages this month. some elderberry. more information.

We will continue to gather, process Also, don’t forget: Cedar is good and make available various Traditional respiratory support, and air cleanser – Medicines and teas to those who simply boil cedar in a pot of water to request them. vaporize in the air.

LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 19 TRIBAL COUNCIL Senate acknowledges pain and trauma of Indian Boarding Schools

By Lisa Pemberton Puyallup Tribal News Editor

On March 3, members of the Washington State Senate adopted Resolution 8703, which acknowledged the pain and the trauma that Indian Boarding Schools inflicted on Native students.

“The Indian Boarding School Policy was a deliberate policy of cultural genocide, founded on the assimilationist directive to ‘Kill the Indian and save the man,’” the resolution stated. “Between 1869 and the 1960s, Native American children were removed from their homes and families, often involuntarily, and placed in Boarding Schools far from their homes which were funded by the federal government and operated by the federal National Congress of American Indians “I was honored to sponsor this resolution government and churches, where President and in honor of my father, my stepfather, and children were punished for speaking President Fawn Sharp, former Puyallup my entire community,” Sen. John McCoy their native language, banned from Tribal Chairwoman Ramona Bennett and posted on Facebook. “So many of us were acting in any way that might be seen Puyallup Tribal Council members James impacted and continue to feel the effects as representing traditional or cultural Rideout were among those who attended of this policy today.” practices, shorn of their hair, stripped of the reading of the resolution. traditional clothing and all things and Photo courtesy of behaviors reflective of their native culture, Many wore orange, representing the ones Sen. John McCoy's Office. and shamed for being Native American.” who never made it home.

Chairman leads invocation in Senate Chamber Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman David Z. Bean led the invocation for the Washington State Senate on March 6 in Olympia.

“We ask that you guide our leaders as they take on the efforts to safeguard those that they were elected to serve — those that they were chosen to serve,” Bean prayed.

To view the full invocation, go to https://www.tvw.org/ watch/?eventID=2020031037. Washington State Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib introduces Bean at around 2 minutes 40 seconds.

Photo courtesy of the Lt. Governor’s Office

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Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 21 PUYALLUP TRIBAL VETERANS

ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Editor’s note: As of press time, local, regional and national events were being canceled, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Verify all events before you make plans to attend.

By Michael Sisson Nation "Gathering of Puyallup Tribal Veterans Representative Warriors" Pow-Wow, which As of Jan. 1, a new law provides eligible is held on the Menominee veterans with access to Department of in the Defense commissaries, exchanges, and Woodland Bowl, Keshena, morale, welfare and recreational retail Wisconsin on May 15-17. services in-person and online. The Tribal Veterans Veterans with 0 to 100 percent service- Committee would like connected disability ratings are to offer attendance to eligible for this new benefit. To use the all other Puyallup Tribal Department of Defense commissaries, Veterans who have not exchanges, and morale, welfare and had the opportunity recreational retail services in-person to attend this event in (such as at JBLM, Bangor or any other the past. military installation), you must first apply for and get a Veteran Health Should you be interested in Identification Card. You can apply at assisting with the "Raising https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/ of the Family Flags,” the vhic/index.asp. You can apply online or "Veterans Snake Dance” download an application form and mail and carrying the colors it in. You will also need either a State for grand entry as well as Enhanced ID or your passport to gain participating in the other access to the military installation. festivities, please submit your request in writing no For more information regarding later than April 14, 2020 to these privileges and access to Puyallup Tribe of Indians; military installations, visit http://www. ATTN: Tribal Veterans militaryonesource.mil/expanding-access. TERO’s “Our Future Working Together” Representative; 3009 East Portland Workshop at the EQC - Fife Ballroom Avenue; Tacoma, WA 98404-4926. The application process can be extremely and Conference Center. We are invited intimidating, but I am willing to sit and to stay for the event, and will retire the On Wednesday, May 6, the Puyallup help you complete the application, if colors at 4 p.m. Tribal Veterans will post the colors for needed. Contact me at 253-686-8484. the Human Trafficking in Indian Country Conference at the EQC - Fife Ballroom NEW BENEFIT AVAILABLE FOR NAVY and Conference Center, located at 5580 VIETNAM VETERANS Pacific Highway East; Fife, WA 98424. Are you a Navy Veteran that served in The time is yet to be determined. Southeast Asia between Jan. 9, 1962 and Puyallup Tribal Veterans will retire the May 7, 1975? If so, the Blue Water Navy colors for the conference on May 8. Vietnam Veterans Act 2019 has extended benefits for eligible Veterans. This law The uniform for these events will be black extends a presumption of herbicide trousers, black shoes, long sleeve white exposure to Blue Water Navy Veterans shirt, our white tribal veterans ball cap who served in the Republic of Vietnam and the Pendleton Grateful Nation Vest and the offshore waters. The Puyallup Tribal Veterans Committee that we wear to all tribal veteran events is in the process of collecting names (please see the picture to the below). If you are interested in finding out more for a lottery/drawing to attend the 31st information regarding this benefit, Annual Veterans of the Menominee please don’t hesitate calling me at the above number.

On April 14, at 8 a.m., the Puyallup Tribal Veterans will post the colors for Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Officer Professional Development Summit at the EQC - Fife Ballroom and Conference Center, 5580 Pacific Highway East; Fife. Find us on Facebook under Puyallup On April 30, at 9 a.m., the Puyallup Tribal Tribal Veterans. Veterans will post the colors for Puyallup

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Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 23 PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

Help prevent the spread of illness

We remind patients to take action to help prevent illness:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Cover your coughs.

• Stay home if you’re sick.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.

Visit PTHA’s web site for up to date information: www.eptha.com.

PTHA is Hiring For a list of jobs, visit eptha.com or call the job line: 253-593-0101

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Bill to allow sports betting in tribal casinos reaches final step

By Lisa Pemberton Puyallup Tribal News Editor Allen, Chairman and CEO at Jamestown The Puyallup Tribe of Indians joined the S’Klallam Tribe. “We have a trusted, 24 other federally recognized tribes that Earlier this month, Washington state successful partnership with the state make up the Washington Indian Gaming lawmakers approved legislation to permit where we have effectively managed Association in support of the legislation, sports betting in tribal casinos. The bill is gaming in a controlled environment subject to the terms of tribal-state now on its way to the governor’s desk. and avoided widespread expansion. The gaming compacts. partnership between tribes and the state “Washington Tribes have a deep historical is critically important in ensuring that It will allow wagering on professional, experience overseeing responsible sports betting in Washington is safe, out-of-state collegiate and even Olympic gaming for three decades,” said W. Ron honest, and well regulated.” competitions at tribal casinos in the state.

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26 March 24, 2020 Puyallup Tribal News seasons and regulations for the tribe by Do you have photos Hunting Tags Required by the Wildlife Department. related to the Fishing March 31 Those hunters that do not turn in their completed tags by the March 31 deadline It’s time to return your hunting tags for Wars? will subject to fees and penalties up to a $15 rebate. To be eligible for a refund, $200. The $15 hunting tag rebate checks you must return your completed hunting will be processed after the March 31 tag tag(s) in the Hunting Tag Drop Box no return deadline. later than March 31. Be sure to include GMU where you hunted, kill date, sex of Location for tag return: Please drop animal, pregnancy status or how many off your tags in the Hunting Tag Drop points for bulls/bucks. Box located at the Security Desk in the entryway of the Puyallup Tribal Even if you didn’t get out and hunt or Administration Building: 3009 E. you didn’t kill anything your information Portland Ave. If you have any questions is important to the tribe in managing please contact the Wildlife Program at wildlife resources. The information you 253-680-5521. provide is used to develop future hunting

Smoke billows from a railroad bridge damaged during the Sept. 9, 1970, breakup of a Fishing Wars encampment along the Puyallup River. Photo courtesy of the Puyallup Tribe’s Historic Preservation Department

The Historic Preservation Department is looking for photos related to the Fishing Wars, in preparation of the 50th anniversary of the standoff at the Puyallup encampment.

If you have photos related to the Fishing Wars that you wish to share, send an email to historicpreservation@puyalluptribe- nsn.gov or call 253-573-7965.

Elk, deer and other meat available to 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.

Puyallup Tribal News March 24, 2020 27 Want to help tell the tribe's story?

Puyallup Tribal News is looking for writers, photographers, graphic artists and other creative people who can help tell the tribe’s story.

Content contributors are independent contractors who work on assigned projects for publication. They are paid at agreed upon rates either per piece or per hour. The number of contracts the tribe can issue is limited, and there is no guarantee of publication or future employment. Non-fiction journalism is needed right now (not opinion columns, creative short-story writing or art photography).

Interested? Please contact: Michael Thompson, Communications Director, at [email protected] or 253-382-6200.

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