Xwlemi Nation News

January 2019

Lummi Communications - 2665 Kwina Road - Bellingham, Washington 98226 Senator Murray Presses President Trump Inside and outside the U.S. Capital, Senator Murray Shares #TrumpShutdown Stories from Washington State, Presses President Trump and Senate Republicans to Reopen the Federal Government Immediately and Bring Relief to Impacted Families and Workers News Release workers, including nearly Jan 16 2019 13,000 Washingtonians As the Trump Shutdown Senator Murray: “We’re stretches into Day 26, Sena- going to keep lifting up the tor Murray joined Senate voices of those who are im- Democrats on the Senate pacted by President Trump floor and on the steps of the and Republican Senators’ U.S. Capitol to share stories shutdown. And we’re not go- from families in Washing- ing to stop until our country ton state and across the na- is back open again—and we tion about the impact of the are able to get back to work” #TrumpShutdown on their “Reopen the govern- lives ment”: On Wednesday, dur- To date, Senate Republi- ing speeches on the Senate cans have refused to allow a floor (left) and at a news con- vote on a House-passed bill ference with Senate Demo- that would reopen the federal crats outside the U.S. Capitol government and restore pay- (right), U.S. Senator Patty checks for 800,000 federal (Continued on Page 2) Lummi Commods Granted for a New Program COMMOD SQUAD years of age by supplement- SAVE THE DATE: Nation remodel funding : committee for adding an ad- UPDATE ing their diets with nutri- $144,500. Lummi Construc- ditional $200,000 into en- tious USDA Foods. USDA On February 7, 2019 tion began the remodel Oct ergy assistance and another The Lummi Community distributes both food and will host an Open House 15,2018. $101,708 for food bank and services has been granted a administrative funds to par- for the $20,000 for Santa’s Work- new Commodity Supplemen- ticipating States and Indian Commodsquad Additional $39,178 funds shop. tal Program(CSFP) begin- have been approved for un- Tribal Organizations. Appli- The Remodel Expansion ning the month of February. foreseen costs. Community Services cation packets are available will be completed by January at the Community Services has served 360 Households The Commodity Sup- 18, 2019. Their “New Office LIBC APPROVES EX- with 2nd time assistance. plemental Food Program program. Call 360-389-6957 will be located in the former TRA FUNDING FOR THE for more information. “We will use the applica- (CSFP) will work to improve Lummi Housing office.” COMMUNITY. tion from 1st assistance and the health of low-income USDA funded Lummi Thank you LIBC/budget Household just needs to elderly persons at least 60 bring in updated, current bill in for assistance. Energy Assistance hours : Monday through Thursday 9:00 to 12:00 closed for lunch; 1:00 to 3:00. Please call Verna Peters, Energy Assistance Coordinator for questions. 360-380-6961. Watch for Lummi Food Bank each Friday at 12:30! Community Services will be offering more meat selec- tions along with healthy Fruit and vegetables. Nutrition Ed Grant runs Oct. 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, $85,797.00 approved Watch for “Commods Events!” 2019 Treaty Day Event is scheduled for Jan 17, at the Wexliem. QUOL Community Updates SQUOL

Inside and outside the U.S. Capital, Senator Murray Shares #TrumpShutdown Stories from Washington State, Presses President Trump and Senate Republicans to Reopen the Federal Government Immediately and Bring Relief SQUOL QUOL to Impacted Families and Workers Continued from pg. 1

Murray (D-WA) turned And that not knowing when lier in the day led a group up the heat on President her paycheck will come is of her Senate Democratic The Lummi Squol Quol (SQ) is the official Trump and Senate Repub- very stressful—to say the colleagues in an effort to publication of the Lummi Nation. Published monthly by licans to abandon their least. She isn’t sleeping highlight stories from their reckless partial govern- at night worrying about home states from peo- Lummi Communications – the SQ welcomes articles ment shutdown and work how she can cut expens- ple and families who are and information including: letters to the editor, news with Democrats to reopen es to pay her bills if this being hurt by President the federal government im- shutdown continues. She Trump’s shutdown, recall- tips, photographs, information and events. mediately to provide relief doesn’t know how she is ing additional stories from Items printed in the SQ, in no way directly reflect to hundreds of thousands going to make it. And she Washington state residents of federal workers in Wash- told me that she knows so about how challenging it the opinions of the Squol Quol staff or members ington state and across the many others in the same has been to make ends of the Lummi Indian Business Council (or their country who have worked position—who are desper- meet and take care of their for days without pay. ate for their government to families in a speech on the employees), unless otherwise noted. All editorials, fix this problem,” Senator Senate floor: letters, and guest columns are encouraged for (Washington, D.C.) – Murray said, noting that In an effort to push Presi- Shirley’s story is one of “These are people in submission with the understanding that all materials dent Trump and Senate countless families who are every state in our country. are subject to editing for content and/or space. Republicans to reverse fearful and frustrated about They are people on every course on their manufac- how they will manage if the side of this border debate. tured shutdown of the fed- shutdown continues. They are people who heard eral government, today President Trump say he Julie A. Jefferson U.S. Senator Patty Murray Added Senator Murray: would be “proud” to shut Communications Director joined Senate Democrats “That is just one story—if down the government. 360.312.2134 on the Senate floor and onyou look around at these They are people who sim- [email protected] the steps of the U.S. Capitol faces, these pictures—you ply don’t understand why to share more stories from can see there are so many they are being asked to Douglas Bob Washington state families more. It’s truly shame- bear the burden—to pay Communications Community Liaison who have been impacted ful that we have gotten to the price—because Presi- 360.312.2138 by the Trump Shutdown. this place as a country— dent Trump and Republi- [email protected] Reading letters and recall- and we need to get out. So can leaders in the Senate ing anecdotes from dozens Democrats are going to have boxed themselves into Victoria Cisneros of Washingtonians about keep sharing these stories. a political corner. And they Video Tech/Videographer how the Trump Shutdown We’re going to keep lifting are people who are getting 360.312.2136 has adversely impacted up the voices of those who angrier and angrier—more [email protected] their lives—from federal are impacted by President and more desperate with workers and Coast Guard Trump and Republican every day that goes by—and David Webster families who have been Senators’ shutdown. And who are going to be mak- Video Tech/Videographer furloughed or worked for we’re not going to stop until ing their voices heard and 360.312.2137 weeks without a paycheck, our country is back open fighting by our side to end [email protected] to families around the state again—and we are able to this shutdown right away,” who are feeling the ripple get back to work.” Senator Murray said. effects of the Trump Shut- down in their local commu- Senator Murray also nities—in her remarks Sen- joined her colleagues in [email protected] ator Murray again stressed a new letter to President http://web.me.com/lummicommunications/ the urgent need to fully Trump on the harmful im- www.squolquol.com reopen the federal govern- pact of the Trump Shut- www.facebook.com/lummicommunications ment and called on Senate down on federal affordable Republicans to stand up to housing programs, and ear- President Trump and with their constituents to end the government shutdown. Now in its 26th day, Sena- tor Murray has heard from thousands of Washington state residents since the beginning of the shutdown, and has continued sharing their stories about the im- pacts of the shutdown with her Senate colleagues and on social media to highlight the urgent need to fully re- open the government and provide relief for hundreds of thousands of workers and families, including nearly 13,000 Washingto- nians. During an afternoon news conference with the entire Senate Democratic Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol, Senator Murray highlighted the story of Washington state resident Shirley, a furloughed em- ployee with the FAA: “She told me that hers

LUMMI NATION is a single income family with monthly bills to pay. 2 QUOL 3 - - - - - SQUOL As always, please con will be starting at the Vice- week. this office Chair’s forward to gettingWe look some much needed policy you for done. Thank work your patience and under standing while we welcome him aboard and give him an and to learn opportunity please always, As grow. contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Hy’Shqe’ Travis Brockie II, MPA Qe chay lem LIBC Vice-Chairman energy and dis assistance children tributing gifts to for the angel tree program. Many families in Lummi throughreceived assistance these The Trea programs. surer’s Office was ableto to these funding increase programs this month to reach even more families and children. tact our office anytime if you have questions or con cerns. Our doors are open. Hy’shqe Sle-lh’x elten W’tot lhem Jay Julius ------Government We will be welcoming welcoming be will We LIBC also met with andLIBC also met with At this time, we would raffleprizes that we were able to give a way to the Youth Rec youth! Also, was instrumental reation for allowing us to use their facility when we were in a crunch and having their staff assist with the clean hy’shqe’s many Also, up. to the youth workers that helped and made sure ev erything got taken care of. We had at least 417 people attendance so there are in a lot of families that opted to spend time with their the in ring and children at the clean and New Year sober dance! on our new Policy Analyst this month. Billy Metteba hosted local representa Hilary this month. tives Franz is a Commissioner She works of Public Lands. manage and to protect of publicsix million acres State. lands in Washington Sharon Shoemake also visited Lummi this month. Sharon is a State Represen tative for the Legisla 42nd a She is also District. tive the College for professor of Business and Econom ics at Western Washington University. staff the of all thank to like from the Treasurer’s of fice, Youth Services, and Commods for distributing - - - - - I want to thank all all to thank want I people in a much smaller people in a much smaller echoes noise that facility made Not it problematic. only that, there are too many doors that children and out are able to run in Hopefully of. next year we can resume using the community building for the bash. that as the volunteers sisted with the NYE Bash you so much event. Thank to JOM, Employment & Training Center, the youth office, Treasurer’s workers, office, Youth Chairman’s Recreation staff, and the Blackhawks Singers. Spe cial thanks to JOM for donating the 39 amazing various meetings several meetings several various werecommunity members able to voice their concerns want and opinions about ing an annual distribution per tribal member. We that to know everyone want are we And you. we hear taking into consideration needs and the concerns of the At the community. December 18th Council meeting council approved a motion to create a GWE where appointed force task council members and gen eral council members could work together to create a plan for future distribu tions. This group will meet the throughout regularly year. ------illips 66 Support Chairman’s Update Chairman’s Ph Vice-Chairman’s Update Vice-Chairman’s Unfortunately, this Unfortunately, this Christmas distribu Christmas changes to the Chief Judge’s Our candidate position. we initially selected had some health issues and was un able to commit to relocat enter and to Lummi ing into a 3 year contract. We will keep informed on you the progress as it unfolds. year’s New Years Bash Eve didn’t go as smoothly as we would have liked. We usu ally have it at the Wexliem of because of the volume people in attendance and how spacious the commu nity building is. However, due to a funeralthe same day we opted to have it at the Old Gym. As you can imagine, having that many mean time. Either way, mean time. Either way, we hopeeveryone felt the spirit of the holidays. tions were discussed at several meetings through the pastFor out the month. to able was LIBC years, two distribute money to each member. tribal individual The funding came from a receivedsettlement Lummi lawsuit, class-action a from filed by Ramah Navajo Chapter and that originat ed in 1990. The General Council met December 4th, Council hosted a commu nity informational meeting December 15th, and Coun cil held a regular meeting At these December 18th. - - Lummi Nation Boys & Girls Club Lummi Nation Boys & Happy New Year to ourHappy New Year We had to make some Happy Holidays from Happy Holidays from

Travis Brockie, Vice Chair Jeremiah Julius, Chairman ng of the Education Room. Education the of opening the with Club Girls & Boys Nation Lummi the support to pleased is Refinery Ferndale 66 Phillips using children the benefit will that resources educational in investing in Club the with partner to opportunity this appreciate We this facility, and hope it will create a lasting and positive impact for the community. (JANUARY 16, 2019) families! With the new the new With families! year brings endless possi bilities. It’s a time to self- to changes make and reflect be a better you. I hope this blessings many brings year and happiness. Siam e ne-schaleche LIBC! We hope everyone had a safe and happy holi day, spent time with their families, and spend time with their children. The holidays are a time for – giving and giving sharing could mean gifts, it could 2018 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL

Silver Reef LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL Hotel Casino CURRENT JOB Spa Employment OPENINGS How to Apply: Submit a complete application packet no later than 4:30 p.m. of the closing Opportunities date. If you’re enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, attach a copy of your enrollment card/verification to the application in order to qualify for the Native Preference Policy. - Washington’s Newest and Best Casino is currently re Fax (360)380-380-6991. E-mail: [email protected] Mail AUN: HR 2665 Kwina cruiting friendly, outgoing people for the following posi- Rd. Bellingham, WA. 98226. If you have any questions feel free to contact the HR office tions. All positions require outstanding customer service. at (360) 312-2023. Current as as of of May January 20, 15 10, 2019 Please submit an employment application to the Human Job Title Department Closing Date: Resources Department at the address indicated below. All Commissioner Position A&D (2) Tribal Gaming Agency 2/22/2019 employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug Commissioner (Seat C) Eco Develpment 2/15/2019 Project AWARE Youth Leadership ManagerBehavioral Health 2/6/2019 screen and be able to obtain a Class II/III Gaming License. Stock Assessment Mgr. Natural Resources 2/4/2019 All Salaries are Depending on Qualifications. The Silver On-Call/Temp Transit Operator Planning & Public Works 2/1/2019 Reef will offer a comprehensive benefits package. The Dentist Clinic 1/29/2019 One on One Para Prefessional Sp. Ed. Lummi Nation School 1/28/2019 Silver Reef Casino Practices Native American Preference Controller Accounting 1/25/2019 in hiring according to law. Ewksale Ngos Culture 1/21/2019 Staff Attorney I Office of the Res. Atty. 1/21/2019 CURRENT AS OF JANUARY 9, 2019 Interim Family Services Manager Early Learning 1/18/2019 Class II Youth Advocate Employment & Trg. Ctr. 1/18/2019 Assistant Engineer (Facilities) Full-Time Paralegal I or II (2) Office of the Res. Atty. 1/18/2019 Bartender* Part-Time Lead Janitorial/Maintenance Early Learning 1/18/2019 Teacher (2) Early Learning 1/17/2019 Buffet Host/Cashier Part-Time Reserve Officer (2) Law & Order 1/16/2019 Buffet Server Part-Time Casino Housekeeper Full-Time Casino Housekeeping Lead* Full-Time Cocktail Server* Full-Time Esthetician* Part-Time Host Cashier Part-Time Line Cook* Full-Time Marketing Assistant* Full-Time Panasia Server Part-Time Pizzanini Prep Cook/Cashier* Full-Time POSITION OPENINGS Sales Assistant* Full-Time Open to All Applicants: Steak House Server Part-Time Steak House Line Cook* Full-Time Director of Residence Life (Full-time, 12 months); Review Date: January 22, 2019 Valet Attendant Full-Time Molecular Technician (Full-time, 12 months); Review date: January 25, 2019 Traditional Plants and Foods Coordinator (Full-time, 12 months); Review date: Class III January 23, 2019; open until filled Advertising & E Marketing Coordinator Full-Time Department Chair – Native Studies Leadership (Full-time, 12 months); Review Buffet Supervisor* Full-Time date January 22, 2019 Cage Cashier* Full-Time Department Chair – Tribal Governance and Business Management (Full-time, 12 F&B Supervisor* Full-Time months); Review date: January 22, 2019 Graphic Designer* Full-Time Development Officer for Corporate Relations (Full-time, 12 months); Review IT Database Administrator* Full-Time date: January 11, 2019 Red River Cafe Supervisor* Full-Time Reef Rewards Representative Full-Time Early Learning Center Lead Teacher (Full-time, 10.5 months); Review date: Janu- ary 7, 2019 Reef Rewards Supervisor/Rep* Full-Time Security Officer* Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Director (Full-time, 12 months); Extended review date: January 8, 2019 Slot Attendant PT/FT Surveillance System Technician* Full-Time Information Technology Instructor – Muckleshoot Site (Part-time, quarterly); Re- Table Games Dealer* PT/FT view date: January 21, 2019 Table Games Dual Rate Supervisor* Full-Time Applications are being accepted at the Lummi Indian Business Council for three Table Games Supervisor* Full-Time positions on the Northwest Indian **Knowledge/Experience Required College Board:

All positions do not have closing dates. Open until filled. •Board of Trustees Vacancy Announcement If you would like more information call (360) 543-7185 All positions are open until filled. Applications may be picked up at: Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Hax- Please visit the NWIC jobs page at www.nwic.edu/jobs ton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 Resumes may be E-mailed to: ap- plications@silverreefcasino Completed applications and resumes For a complete job announcement and application instructions. may be faxed to (360)384-6425 You may refer to our Website For further information, stop by address: www.silverreefcasino.com and click on the Employment option. Human Resources at 2522 Kwina Road, Building #2, Bellingham, WA 98226 In Case ofCall Inclement 360.392.4230 or Email Weather [email protected] LIBC Emergency Hotline will be updated by 7am

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Department: Records & Archives Records & Archives We encourage you to •28-file requests from vari- •0/2 files returned from •34/157 VCR Tapes Director: Janice “Hon- submit pictures (we can ous departments 356 YTD Probation (17.5/82 hours) converted etia” Jefferson (312-2059) make copies), birth an- to current media-saved to [email protected] nouncements, death cer- •1/11 file request from Child •0/11 files returned from M Disc Support Prosecutors tificates, wedding photos, Staff: 4 FTE Lummi Tribal invitations, graduation an- •LIGC Agenda, Minutes, members (100%) •3/37 file request from the •0/6 file returned from & Packets 361 Docu- nouncements or photos, Clinic Public Defender sporting events, class pic- ments/1638 Pages Staff: Wilfred LaClair Jr. tures, yearbooks or annu- •16/195 file request from •0/1 files returned from •2 Electronic Scanned Doc- Archives Tech II als, naming, etc. To begin Courts Tribal Attorneys uments Inventory Books (312-2060) or add to your family histo- •2/24 file request from ETC •0/49 files returned from Completed ry. If you need to schedule Tribal School Daniel Neil us to come into your home •4/19 file requests from HR •2 History of Resolutions Records Tech II Supervisor to scan these documents •2 Boxes Accessioned 146 Inventory Books Complet- (312-2062) •0/8 file request from ICW ed please call us at 360-312- YTD Nicky J Bob 2060. And remember we •0/1 file request from IT •Child Support 0/11 •0 Council Disposal Docu- Records Tech are just a holding place for ments Accessioned into preservation unless you •0/13 file requests from •Clinic 0/21 Planning Archives 445 YTD release them to us, you con- Contact Information: 2665 •Council 0/13 trol who has access to them. •0/3 file requests from •Various docs scanned Kwina Road – N-1500 Probation •Courts 0/6 to Archival 2018--1371 Bellingham, WA 98226 Well another year has documents--15615 Pages- come and gone. It has •0/9 file requests from •Human Resources 0/3 -414Archived Dept. Divisions: Archives been a pleasure working Prosecutor & Records Management with each and every one of •ICW 0/11 •Realty Files Scanned- •0/7 file request from Pub- Archived 15/84 you this year and the staff •NWIC 0/42 Mission Statement: To of Lummi Records and lic Defender Files---462/2764 Docu- serve the Lummi Nation ments---2101/11708 Pages Archives looks forward to •0/1 Tribal Attorneys •Planning 0/24 by preserving and protect- working with you again in •Prosecutor 0/9 •3//46 Funeral Books & ing the historical and busi- the new year of 2019. This •2/28 file request from Documents Archived (3 ness records of the Tribe, has been a year of some Tribal School •Public Defender 2/2 non tribal) 46 YTD and to provide records great accomplishments and •0 files returned 294 YTD •Tribal Attorneys 0/4 management services to we can’t wait to continue •Ordered 2 Replacement LIBC and Tribal Commu- this progress in the new •0/1 File Returned from •0/6 Records Coordinator Desktop Scanners and nity. year. Behavioral Health Training 6 YTD 1 New Desktop Scanner We attended the follow- ($6500) The numbers for De- •0/5 files returned from •Departmental Disposal ing meetings in December: cember 2018 are as follows: Child Support Authorizations 22 YTD •Ordered & Received Can- •Directors Meeting or Re- on 300mm Zoom & Re- •0/7- 2017 resolutions treat 1/12 YTD •0/36 files returned from •0 boxes (cubic feet) from corders Lens-received and scanned and certified the Clinic Human Resources (67 using •Head of Household – •7/108-2018 resolutions boxes) Grant Ended 0/5 YTD •0/156 files returned from •Ordered and set up TV for scanned and certified the Courts •0 boxes of Deceased Pa- viewing tapes-CD’s-etc •Emergency Preparedness •7/108-Resolution added tient files shredded (76 Workshop 0/1 YTD •0/2 ETC 100-0160 Budget 85.37% to H:drive for electronic boxes) Spent YTD $176,865.24 of •Funeral Support 0/1 YTD access •0/8 file returned from HR •0 Archival Accession 215 $208,753.00 (held during funeral) •0/29-2018 Access Autho- •0/7 files returned from YTD 150-0160 Budget 82.88% rizations ICW •0 Photos Scanned 601 Spent YTD $57,325.77 of •0/2-Full Box Request •0/10 files returned from YTD $77,890.00 Planning

Records & Archives 2018 Summary •22 Departmental Disposal saved to M Disc Authorizations Total Number of Em- provide records manage- identifying, collecting, and •2-2017 Archival Electronic ployees: 4 FTE and 100% ment services to the Lummi preserving valuable tribal •215 Archival Accessions Inventory Books (2 books Lummi Members Indian Business Council and community records. to each set) and the tribal community. Provide reference services •601 Photos Scanned Budget: Indirect Bud- to approved tribal mem- •2-2017 Resolution History •361 Documents – 1638 get 100-0160 $ 197,139.77 Summary: In 2018 the bers and preserve valuabl Books 1931-2017 – 7056 Pages of Minutes Scanned of $208,753.00 Budget or Records Department pro- tribal and community re- Resolutions on Digital Ar- for LIGC 94% vided services to 13 depart- cords and documents. chives Access ments and 3 other enti- •445 (previous years) Coun- Hard Dollar Budget ties (LCC, LHA & NWIC). Summary This year we purchased cil Documents Scanned 150-0160 $ 75,181.96 of These services included 3 new scanners, camera 77,890.00 Budget or 97% •115 Resolutions Acces- into Archives pulling 356 files, receiving lens, television, 2 record- sioned, Certified, Filed and Publications Budget 294 files back, 2 full box -re •Various Other --1371 Doc- ers, & flatbed scanner quests, 146 cubic feet boxes Scanned to Digital Archives 158-0160 $ 5600.00 (?) uments – 15615 Pages with Meetings attended: 12 accessioned, 6 Records Co- nothing spent this year and •LCW-655 Files – 132629 414 documents Archived Staff Meetings, 12 Direc- $5.00 Revenue ordinator Training classes. Pages with disposal after •46 Funeral Books, Memo- tors Meetings, 5 Head of This is a total of 650 files scanned Household Meetings, 1 Records Mission: To pulled or returned. rial Cards or Pictures (3 serve the Lummi Nation by •Realty Files Scanned – 84 Other Tribal) Emergency Preparedness preserving and protecting Archives: Files – 2764 Documents Meeting, and 1 Funeral •193 Tapes or 100 Hours the historical and business – 11708 Pages on Digital Support Meeting Archives Mission: To of Video Conversion to records of the tribe, and to Archives serve the Lummi Nation by current media format and LUMMI NATION

6 QUOL 7 SQUOL more habitat. Staff are more habitat. Staff are camera remote a using to monitor when the side this how and flows channel changes over time. We’re looking forward to seeing how the fish use this new habitat in the new year! - pools where juveniles can rear and spawners can rest out of themain cur rent under woody cover. Spring Chinook and coho already have spawners used these pools and the In them. around gravels addition, the first two log jams should help divert flow into the Edfro Creek side channel to provide - - - - Community Updates Community Restoration The Restoration Divi Restoration The An engineered log jam in the Skookum Edfro Phase 2 project on the South Fork An engineered log jam in the Skookum flow of the year. Cobbles were scoured away to Nooksack after the sec ond high create a new pool in the main channel. sion has been monitoring sion has been monitoring engineered log jam projects summer this completed and fall on the South Fork Nooksack Fork Middle and River. Monitoring these projects is key to ensuring objec our they meet that habitat for creating tives steelhead, for salmon, and bull trout while also pro tecting public safety. Staff have seen some exciting changes at the Skookum on project Phase 2 Edfro as high the South Fork the engaged flows have log jams and scoured new electronically at LNR to electronicallyat LNR to help start a family conver sation. ------Jeff has three years Jeff has three years It is no riddle the flood There are many stories wetland delineations and wetland delineations and storm water management join also will Jeff visits. site the Spill Lummi Response in participate and Team to help training exercises to responding for prepare oil spills. in working of experience various divisions of the Natural Resources Depart the in worked has He ment. Har and Assessment Stock vest Management division and conducting salmon fieldwork. shellfish-related He is currently a student at Northwest Indian College in the Native Environmen tal Science program. season is here. It is a good idea to keep flood routes in mind based on past per sonal experiences. We all know that these experi ences are usually not pleas ant but we must remind ourselves of the rule. The rule is be safe and do not get anyone into danger. The road closure signs are placed to help ensure this rule. about the Nooksack River flooding theReservation. Ask your elders about the flooding events and learn why it is important to un derstand the power of wa the ter. In mean time here filed photos that are are ------Division The Water Resources Resources Water The Please help us welcome Water Resources Water Resources Natural Resources Department (LNR) Department Resources Natural

Division staff continued Division staff continued ground and the surface water ambient water qual ity monitoring activities on reviewed the Reservation, storm water pollution pre plans and conduct vention inspections ed associated for several tribal develop ment projects, conducted site visits to evaluate pro posed projects part of as permit use land the Lummi process, and continued the development and mainte nance of several databases and the LNR webpage. Jeff Solomon to the team! enrolled He is a Lummi multi- proud a and member year of service United States Army veteran. Jeff was hired on December 14 in the of role Natural II. Technician Resources a He will be conducting part as fieldwork of variety Resources of the Water team: collecting water data and samples quality freshwater, and at marine, groundwater sites across the Reservation; working in the Wet Nation Lummi land and Habitat Mitiga tion Bank in the Nooksack River and Lummi River and participating in deltas; Submitted by Natural Submitted by Natural Resources staff 2018 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL National Native Organizations Unite and Urge the President and Congress to Re-Open the Government PRESS RELEASE ments are cutting other ser- ties. Some programs may plish the work. We call for fulfill their trust and treaty vices and scraping togeth- shut down entirely until an end to the shutdown and promises to tribal nations, January 10, 2019 er scarce dollars to keep new funding is available, would like to see all fed- and invest in the future of WASHINGTON, D.C. | health clinics operational, while others may be able eral contractors who have all Americans. On the 20th day of the gov- but this is not sustainable. to stretch out their dol- been impacted restored in The shutdown is destabiliz- lars by providing minimal the same manner as fed- For more information, ernment shutdown, eight contact the following: national Native organiza- ing Native health delivery services to their members. eral employees. Small busi- tions are jointly urging the and health care provider Many tribal members are nesses cannot afford to ab - National Congress of President and Congress to access; as well as destabi- unable to attain the dream sorb the economic cost and American Indians, immediately end the partial lizing Tribal Governments, of homeownership because impacts of a government [email protected], or government shutdown, families, children and in- their Section 184 loan is shutdown,” said Kimberly 202-466-7767 which breaks the treaty and dividuals. Services will be unable to be closed. With Teehee, President, Native Native American trust obligations the federal cut, and loss of life will be the BIA included in the American Contractors As- Contractors Association, government owes to tribal the result if this shutdown shutdown, leases cannot be sociation 202-758-2676 nations. The organizations is not ended soon,” said Na- approved for rehabilitation National Indian Health tional Indian Health Board work on homes or title re- Tribal nations are re- jointly sent a letter to Con- silient and provide services Board, 202-507-4071 (NIHB) Chief Executive Of- ports for home loans,” said gress and the President to around 2 million people; National Council on ficer Stacy A. Bohlen. National American Indian outlining the wide-ranging however, we cannot contin- Urban Indian Health, impacts of the shutdown on Housing Council (NAIHC) 202-544-0344 “Urban Indian Health Chairman Gary Cooper. ue to provide for our com- Indian Country. Programs (UIHPs) are an munities without our feder- National Indian Education Association, America’s longstand- integral part of the health Child Welfare al partners. The long-term care delivery system for Na- effects of this shutdown 202-544-7290 ing, legally-mandated ob- “Native children and National American ligations to tribal nations tive peoples. These UIHPs will ripple throughout our depend on funding from families are feeling the ef- communities for months Indian Housing Council, should be honored no mat- fect of the partial govern- 202-789-1754 ter the political quarrels of IHS to provide care to ur- or even years following the ban Native people. Howev- ment shutdown. Children reopening of the govern- National Indian Child the moment. “During this who are involved in the Welfare Association, 503- shutdown, Congress and er, when IHS is shutdown, ment. We urge the Presi- we do not receive critical child welfare system, par- dent and Congress to end 222-4044 the President are putting ticularly children in foster the well-being of our tribal funding and the detrimen- this government stalemate, tal impacts on our patients care, are significantly im- nations and our citizens in pacted. Without funds for are immediate and signifi- jeopardy. As governmental the tribal programs that NIEA and NCAI Joint leaders, we know that it cant. Medical staff layoffs, reduction in health services support Native children is simply not an option to and families, it is diffi- Statement on Federal stop serving our citizens. provided, and clinic closure will follow if funding is not cult for tribal child welfare On behalf of Indian Coun- workers to ensure that our Decision to Rescind School restored,” said National try, we urge the President most vulnerable citizens and Congress to do their Council on Urban Indian Discipline Guidance Health (NCUIH) President receive the supports they jobs and reopen the gov- need outside of our tribal For Immediate Release schools in the fight to address Maureen Rosette. Contact: Adrianne Elliott: disciplinary policies that dis- ernment immediately,” services,” said National [email protected] proportionately impact Native said National Congress of Education Indian Child Welfare Asso- students, including Native American Indians (NCAI) ciation (NICWA) President Washington, DC: The “This shutdown jeop- students with disabilities. President Jefferson Keel. Gil Vigil. National Indian Education ardizes the future of thou- By rescinding the disci- On tribal lands, the Association (NIEA) President sands of Native students Economic Robin Butterfield and the Na - pline guidance, the Depart- federal government as- and creates undue imme- Development tional Congress of American ment will not change any law. sumed the responsibility diate hardship for BIE sys- Indians (NCAI) President Jef- However, this action will send “The federal govern- to provide basic govern- tems to ensure the safety ferson Keel issue the following a direct message to Native mental services like health of Native students and ment shutdown puts many statement regarding a federal students and communities care, public safety, and support nutrition programs of our economic devel- decision to rescind guidance that the federal government education as a part of its that feed the minds of to- opment plans and activi- that protects Native students is willing to ignore current treaty negotiations with morrow. Creating safe and ties in jeopardy as federal against harmful school disci- disparities in school discipline tribal nations. The Bureau positive learning environ- agencies must review and pline policies: for all students, including approve permits and other those students for whom the of Indian Affairs (BIA) and ments for our Native chil- “The Federal Commission the Indian Health Service documents before tribal Administration has a direct dren and youth to thrive is on School Safety (Commis- responsibility to educate. The (IHS), the primary agencies a priority for Native com- governments can proceed sion), chaired by Secretary with their planned activi- withdrawal of guidance that responsible for providing munities. The price of this of Education Betsy DeVos protects safe learning envi- ties. The effects of delayed these services, either di- shutdown must not be paid recently recommended that ronments for Native children or lost economic develop- rectly or through compact by our children. NIEA urges the Department of Education represents a rupture in the and contracts with tribal the President and Congress ment opportunities will be (Department) rescind the federal trust responsibility governments, are both cur- to re-open the government felt by tribal governments 2014 Dear Colleague Letter and promotes the overuse of and their citizens long after on Nondiscriminatory Ad- rently hamstrung by the immediately,” said Na- discriminatory disciplinary shutdown. The shutdown the government reopens,” ministration of School Dis- action that interferes with tional Indian Education As- cipline (discipline guidance). has a range of impacts sociation (NIEA) President said Self-Governance Com- the future academic success munication & Education NIEA and NCAI have long of Native students. throughout Indian Coun- Robin Butterfield. (SGCE) Chairman W. Ron supported the discipline guid- try: ance, which protects Native NIEA and NCAI are ex- Housing Allen. Health students and historically un- tremely disappointed the “Tribal housing pro- “The government shut- derrepresented students from Department has decided not “Unrelated political grams rely on federal fund- down hurts more than discriminatory disciplinary to uphold their federal trust battles are abrogating the ing to fulfill the United just federal employees- it policies in the classroom. responsibility to Native stu- American Indian and Alaska dents by pursuing the Com- treaties and agreements States’ trust and treaty impacts local economies, signed by our ancestors, Native students are two times mission’s recommendation. responsibilities, so a pro- small businesses, and the Native students deserve the curtailing health care pro- more likely to be suspended longed shutdown will only contractors who work tire- or expelled than their white opportunity to attend school grams, and causing our limit a tribal nation’s ability lessly side by side with peers. Since introduced, this in positive, healthy environ- LUMMI NATION people to suffer. When to provide housing oppor- federal employees to help guidance has been a critical ments where they can learn possible, tribal govern- tunities in their communi- federal agencies accom- resource for tribes, states, and and thrive. 8 QUOL 9 SQUOL

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Northwest Indian College Holiday Northwest Indian 2018 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL TERO Update TERO MISSION ~ To Preserve, Promote and Protect our Schelangen through increasing employment and training opportunities and to eradicate discrimination against Lummi Tribal members and other Indians on or near the Lummi Indian Reservation. Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with contractors and subcontractors while working under the guidelines of the TERO Ordinance. Referring qualified tribal members for employment and training. The TERO Office is here the TERO Native American contract with the compli- Receptionist which has fice. to enforce tribal law in or- Owned Business (NAOB) ance plan to TERO. significantly helped TERO der to insure that Indian/ Registry. If you own a Busi- clients get closer to full- A majority of our temp Native people gain their ness and would like to be •Failure to comply with time employment. positions are 1-2 weeks. For the TERO Ordinance may our temp Flaggers, if the rightful share to employ- notified of upcoming proj- result in civil penalties. If you meet the Quali- job is longer than 3 months ment, training, contracting, ects, come into the office to fications and interested they will be rotated out to subcontracting, and all oth- be added onto our Registry. Temp Services: er economic opportunities in getting on our TEMP give our other flaggers work on or near the reservation. Contractor TERO Temp service is a Service contact Teresa Ray. as well. Requirements pass through for our Con- Flagger Qualifications Re-License Program: If you are interested tractors to call and request in jobs, training, or ser- •All Contractors/Sub- contracts must meet with workers for immediate •Flagging Certification This program is for vices with the TERO Office TERO before commencing need. You will be added & Equipment enrolled Lummi Tribal please fill out our Referral work to our waiting list and be Members only. We will as- Application. It is important required to check in to the •Be available on short sist one time, up to $500 notice and have work boots, that you keep phone num- •Any covered employ- office weekly to let us know for traffic fines, DOL Fees, ber, address, etc updated ers not submitting a com- you are available for work. clothes, and safety gear. and SR-22 insurance in with the TERO office for jobpleted compliance plan •Have an updated re- order to get your WA State opportunities. will be denied the right to Since January 2016 we Drivers License Reinstated have only been using the ferral application TERO Registry commence business on the Lummi Nation Reserva- Temp Service to refer our •Read & Sign a Job De- ALL REFERRAL All Construction Em- tion. Flaggers. We are hoping scription. APPLCATIONS NEED ployers engaged in con- to start the Labor Temp TO BE UPDATED EVERY •A compliance plan Service again mid-year of •Pass a Background JANUARY!! PLEASE struction work on the lands and Drug & Alcohol Test subject to the jurisdiction should be submitted at 2018, but as we continue COME INTO THE of TERO shall give prefer- least two (2) weeks prior to working on that process •Check In weekly for OFFICE TO UPDATE ence in any contract or sub- starting any project. we will continue only with jobs and keep updated ad- YOUR APPLICATION. Flagger. In the past we have contract awarded to quali- •All contractors are re- dress and phone numbers fied businesses listed on also used this service for on file with the TERO -Of quired to submit a copy of Carpenters, Security, and Gwich’in Tribes Slam Move by Trump Administration to Fast-Track Oil Development in Arctic Refuge NARF In less than a year, Refuge’s Coastal Plain. Our people and the caribou subsistence way of life. FOR IMMEDIATE the Trump Administra- are bound together, and Those caribou are part of “Today’s release was RELEASE tion slapped together an their fate is the same as the 200,000 strong Porcu- Contact: Matt Newman, Environmental Impact done with no prior notifica- ours. We will never stop pine Caribou Herd, which tion to our Tribal Councils, NARF Staff Attorney Statement, based on pre- in the defense of our way continually migrates to who have met with the (907) 276-0680 existing data and research of life.” Neets’ąįį lands from the from other regions in Alas- BLM for months on a gov- Arctic National Wildlife Anchorage, AK (De- ka, that brushes aside the ernment-to-government The Neets’ąįį Gwich’in Refuge, where the animals cember 20, 2018) – The subsistence and cultural basis,” said Native Village of Venetie and Arctic Vil- calve every summer on the Bureau of Land Manage- resources of the Tribes. The of Venetie Tribal Govern- lage have lived in Alaska’s Refuge’s Coastal Plain. This ment today released the draft goes so far as to boldly ment executive director northern interior since annual journey is one of draft Environmental Im- declare that oil and gas de- Tonya Garnett. “What’s time immemorial. Today, the longest land migration pact Statement for oil and velopment in the caribou even more disrespectful is through the Native Village routes of any animal on the to release this just before of Venetie Tribal Govern- gas development in the calving grounds will have planet. The Neets’ąįį name Arctic National Wildlife no impact at all on the our villages are gathering ment, they are one of the for the Coastal Plain is Refuge. This release rep- Tribe’s subsistence hunting together to celebrate the largest private landown- Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii resents the latest move by practices. The Tribes, with holidays. The total lack of ers in the State of Alaska; Goodlit: the Sacred Place the Trump Administration attorneys from the Native regard to our tribal gov- holding fee title to the 1.8 Where Life Begins. to rapidly develop public American Rights Fund, are ernments on an issue of million acre Venetie In- lands significant to the -re working tirelessly to halt such importance really dian Reserve. Within their gion’s federally recognized any attempt to develop the demonstrates how BLM tribal lands, the Neets’ąįį Neets’ąįį Gwich’in Tribes. Arctic National Wildlife leadership views their trust hunt and harvest caribou responsibility to our Tribes. as part of their traditional, LIBC and Lummi Clinic will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 22, 2019 In Observance of Treaty Day LUMMI NATION

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TO: VICTORIA LACLAIR TO: VICTORIA LACLAIR Pursuant to the Lummi Code of Laws 3.03.040 and 8.05.070: Pursuant to the Lummi Code of Laws 3.03.040 and 8.05.070: In the Tribal Court of the Lummi Nation In the Tribal Court of the Lummi Nation In Re the Welfare of A. L., F. L., And L. L. In Re the Welfare of A. L., F. L., And L. L. Case Numbers: 2014 CVDP 3956, 2014 CVDP 3957 and 2014 Case Numbers: 2014 CVDP 3956, 2014 CVDP 3957 and 2014 CVDP 3958 CVDP 3958 NOTICE OF PERMANENT PLAN AND PERMANENT PLAN NOTICE OF SUMMONS AND PETITION HEARING A Summons and Petition were filed by the Lummi Nation in A Notice of Permanent Plan was filed by the Lummi Nation in the Lummi Tribal Court to establish dependency as to the the Lummi Tribal Court to establish permanence for the minor Father for the minor children in which you are the named children in which you are the named mother. At this time it mother. A Preliminary Fact Finding Hearing on the Petition is recommended that the Permanent Plan for these children for Dependency as to Father will be held January 2, 2019 at be a concurrent plan of: permanent legal custody outside the 10:30 a.m., and a Fact Finding Hearing will be held on Febru- care of the parents, guardianship, and other: another planned ary 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lummi Tribal Court. You can permanent living arrangement. If this plan is adopted by the obtain a copy of the petition at the Lummi Tribal Court Clerk’s court, pursuant to Lummi code of Laws 8.05.130, the Nation Office located at 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, Washington. will seek permanency for this child outside of your care. Failure to appear at these hearings may result in an order of default against you and permanency for your children outside You are required to appear at the Lummi Tribal Court located of your care. You can have an attorney appointed to defend at 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 for a Permanent you in the above matter, please call the Public Defender’s Plan Readiness Hearing and Permanent Plan Hearing. The Office at (360) 312-2228. Permanent Plan Readiness Hearing will be on February 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. At this hearing all parties will be notifiedOffice of the Reservation Attorney of their rights, the implications of the Permanent Plan, the Child Welfare Section parties will present their proposed permanent plan for the 2665 Kwina Rd. children and all discovery will be exchanged. The Permanent Bellingham, WA 98226 Plan Hearing is set on March 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Failure (360) 312-2349 to appear at this hearing may result in an order of default against you and permanency for your children outside of your care. You can have an attorney appointed to defend you in the above matter, please call the Public Defender’s Office at Lummi Nation (360) 312-2228.

Office of the Reservation Attorney Child Welfare Section Drug Tip Hotline 2665 Kwina Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 312-2349 Voicemail: 360-312-2270 Text:

LUMMI NATION 360-303-3052 12 QUOL 13 - SQUOL Legal Elizabeth Elaine Solomon Solomon Frank Toby Jacqueline Rose Solomon Craig Solomon Travis Solomon Andrea P. Brittney Helena Solomon Stephanie Sue Solomon Christian Michael Lager- wey Solomon Stratton Karen Lynn Hannah Brianne Stremler Patrick Shane Sturgeon Robert Micheal Teton Randall Thomas Benjamin Maria Thompson Vinnie Joy Toby Verla Sabryn Selina Tom Kristina Renee Warbus Daniel Robert Washington Laura Jean Washington Heath Washington Victor Marie Jean Washington Lee Washington- Victoria Mamac Koda Atreyu Modoc Web ber Cyrus August Wilkinson Stephanie Gail Williams Marie Williams Tashina Williams Laura Virginia Cynthia Marie Wilson Caressa Rose Wilson Lisa Ann Wilson Marissa Jean Wilson Gerald Allan Wright Kara Diane Yeubanks Jerell M.L. Young Kahlao Naskwa Kemo Young Kolby James Martin Adaline Caroline Love McDonald Nora Elizabeth Mclean Melissa Marie Misanes Leroy Misanes Jr. Vincent Tom Kiana Marie Noland Josie Crystal Nuetzel Darren Ray Olsen Sr. Herman Olsen Troy Angel Louise Olsen Thomas Parker Sr. Glen Renee Parrott Tina Jennifer Marie Perez John Stanley Perrin Darren James Phair Eugena Maria Phair James Ralph Phair Jr. Phair Sr. John Sr. Lonnie Paul Phair April Marie Phair Craig Phair Allin Gavin Kayana Monique Phair Kathy Ann Pierre Pauline Patricia Plaster Ernest L. Plaster Jr. Jessica Jo Plaster Michelle Samantha Po- lasky Allen Revey Sr. Ernest Maryann Irene Revey Nicole Dee Revey Maria Rose Roberts Destiny Anne Rodriguez Kyle Matthew Sanchez Angel Elaina Scarborough Luke Hunter Scarborough Ralph Richard Scott Jr. Nadine Ann Sharp Robert Lewis Shears Jr. Siam ‘El Wit Joshua Patrick Sieber Smith Skyler Troy Marie Smith Trisha Ruth Merrilee Solomon Jesse Patrick Solomon - - them from our list. Mark Allen James Jr. Allen James Jr. Mark Jefferson Paul Vincent Sheila Ann Jefferson James Lawrence Jefferson III Diana Marie Jefferson Alexander Andrew Jeffer son Sr. Royrey Douglas Jefferson Alexa Jean Jefferson Jr. Jefferson Issac George Nancy Natasha Jefferson Reanne Cadence Teresa John Jake Suchcannon Johnnie Rosanna Alane Jones Earl Jones III William Illya Soaring Eagle Joy Lau Recia Johnee Julius Henry Felix Kamkoff Danielle Kili Kennedy- Jefferson Allen Kinley II Richard Scott Levene Kinley Courtney Lea Kinley Michael Alexander Kuz manich Justin Joseph Thanh Laclair Sr. Sharlaine Marie Laclair Devon Angelo Lafontaine Ernest Oscar Lane IV Lane Larissa Lynn Shalayleeyah Jade Lane Alberto Solomon Lane Joseph Lane Trazil Julian Anthony Lawrence Jr. Carl Michel Lawrence Jean Lawrence Tashina Junior Lawrence David Marion Leach Cassandra Lee Christopher Lee Lewis Allyson June Lumbert Angela Marie Martin Court and Enrollment written requests will be considered. written requests will be considered. Members age 18 and over. Thank you. Members age 18 and over. February 7 & 21, 2019 February Lummi Tribal Court 360-312-2239 Lummi Tribal Court Nathan Allen Cultee Jr. Allen Cultee Jr. Nathan Sybil Adriane Daigneault Amber Dawn Edwards Shawnee Jo Elzey Kaitlyn Olivia Felix Brian Finkbonner Jeffrey Kyle Gene Finkbonner Miranda Jo Finkbonner Betty Elaine Finkbonner Theodore Kelly Francis Joseph Allen Gallegos Alberto Lee Anthony Galler Dolly Ann Gaona III George Warren Robert Mackayla Sharon George Lalita Louise Haley Anne Lee Hall Jo Harper Mary Lynn Henry Mary Teresa Cindy Lorraine Hernandez Gilbert Justin Hillaire James R. Hillaire Kateri Lee Hillaire Clyde Andrew Hillaire Miranda Nicole Hillaire Stanford Joel Hoskins Jonas Leo Jackson Raini Shontae Jackson Catherine Josette Jackson Brittany J. Jacobs Brittany Jane Jacobs David John James Jr. Douglas Dale James Sr. Thelma Mae James Michael Ray James Nikcole Rose James Genevieve Anastacia James Darrian J. James Lloyd David James James Adlai August Avery Ann Irene Rose- Cordelia mary James Iralee Ernest Anthony James the day before the jury trial to ensure if a trial is going to proceed. the day before the jury trial -

Court for Jury Trial. Calendar dates in July and August are: July and August dates in Jury Trial. Calendar Court for Below is the list of persons summoned for jury duty for the months of December. Our apologies if we missed anyone that has for jury duty for the months of December. Below is the list of persons summoned If your name is on this list, please report to the Lummi Tribal to the Lummi list, please report name is on this If your g enrolled Lummi Tribal Tribal receives the information regarding enrolled Lummi The Enrollment department is where the court update their address.

If you see a name of a person that no longer resides on the reservation, please have them contact the Enrollment department and that no longer resides on the reservation, please have them contact If you see a name of a person Requests for exemption must be submitted in writing before the Trial Date proceeds. You cannot be excused by telephone, only You Date proceeds. Trial be submitted in writing before the Requests for exemption must office, and we will remove of someone that has passed, please contact the Court Clerk’s If you see a name passed away recently. If you did not receive your Jury Summons via mail, please update your address with both the Lummi Tribal Jury Summons via mail, please update your address If you did not receive your

Please keep in mind that not all jury trials will proceed. Please call the Lummi Tribal Court AFTER 4:30 pm not all jury trials will proceed. Please call the Lummi Please keep in mind that Greetings from Lummi Tribal Court Tribal Lummi from Greetings Dionne Marie Adams Adams Jr. Gordon Oliver Alexan Charene Tiffane der Luann Marie Alvarez Gina Baler Jordan Lee Ballew Ballew Marie Lynn Randall James Ballew Joseph Ballew Waylon Ballew Chastity Lynn Andrew Chakota Ballew Brandon Joseph Barrett Barbara Elaine Berger Johnathan Mathias Bew- ley Danelle Christine Bibles James David Black-Wil- liams Jason Daniel Blair Blanchard Ariel Margaret James Herbert Bob Joseph Bob Timothy Colette Renae Bob Joseph Bob Jr. Wesley Clarissa Marie Boure Cheyenne Marie Bryning Frank Angelo Buck Dawn Taylor Rayven Butler-Washington Clint Billy Jack Cagey Samuel Joseph Cagey III Noemi Montana Campos Charles Jonathan Cas- taneda Doreen Marie Caswell Cheryl Ann Chance Chance Dylan Ryan Donna May Cooke Johnny Jay Cooke Lucas Gerome Cooke Jena Ashley Cooper Kymberlie Ann Coss Stephen Dale Covington Destiny Curshawn Cox 2018 QUOL Education SQUOL LUMMI NATION Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser BOYS & GIRLS Auction CLUB 1st ANNUAL AUCTION A SUCCESS December 1, 2018 January 8, 2019 went onto say “I would like By Lyn Dennis, Public to thank all the volunteers Relations who stepped forward in helping make this Auction Over 350 people at- a success.” tended the 1st Annual Lum- mi Nation Boys & Girls A special thanks to Club Auction on December KISM radio personalities 1, 2018, at the Silver Reef and emcees, John Reynolds Casino Event Center. The and Brad Cash, along with room was decorated with auctioneer and Lummi beautiful table center piec- Tribal member, Scott Kin- es along with Christmas ley, who continued to keep lights, and a gorgeous ice the audience entertained. sculpture display of sea- Some of the “live” auc- food appetizers. A delicious tion items included Chief salmon and steak dinner Tsi’li’xw Bill James who was enjoyed by all. will entertain guests at the Henry Cagey, Chair- Annual Lummi Stommish man of the Auction Com- Water Festival, including mittee and Lummi Indian dinner at the Silver Reef Business Council member Casino Steakhouse and ho- welcomed everyone to the tel accomodations. Lummi 1st Annual Auction and artists, Verle Toby donated thanked everyone for sup- a cedar lamp, and Bill Jef- porting our Lummi kids. ferson donated a cedar Over $200,000 was raised paddle, Glen Parker carved including sponsorships, a beautiful cedar box en- “live” auction items, ‘Fund- titled, “Raven and Eagle are A-Need: Kids Café’ and the the Love Birds…Protecting ‘Dessert Dash.’ the Sockeye. Our Rights is All We Got” and all raising Cagey went on to say money for the Lummi kids. he especially appreciated the efforts of Terry Free- The 2nd Annual Lum- man of the Snohomish mi Nation Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Club, and Lyn Club Auction is set for June Dennis, Fundraising and 21, 2019, at the Silver Reef Public Relations, for their Casino Event Center and efforts of the Auction, andan added attraction will other committee mem- be a Loomis Trail Golf bers include: Johnny Felix, Tournament. For informa- Christina Gahringer, Dar- tion about the Auction, rell Hillaire, Rita Jefferson, please contact Lyn Dennis Scott Kinley, Eric Larsen, at (360) 463-6621 or email: Erik Skoog, Albert Toby, warriorwoman747@yahoo. and Bill Tsoukalas. com or information about the Golf Tournament, The Phillips 66 Fern- please call Eric Larsen, dale Refinery was the ‘Pre- Silver Reef Casino Market- senting Sponsor’ giving ing at (360) 420-8852 or a $30,000 sponsorship email: eric.larsen@silver- and they were presented reefcasino.com. We look with a Pendleton blanket. forward to your support BP-Cherry Point Refin- for the Lummi Nation kids! ery was the ‘Silent & Live Auction Items Sponsor’ The Committee meet- giving a $15,000 sponsor- ings takes place the sec- ship. Albert Toby, Lummi ond and fourth Thursday Nation Boys & Girls Club of each month, 10 a.m. at Director said, “This is a the Silver Reef Casino Ex- huge step for u in moving ecutive Room (next to the in the right direction for Gift Shop) for those who our youth. I would like to would like to attend and thank everyone for coming volunteer. out to support us.” Toby REMINDER

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PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, travelers to download free December 19, 2018 (Bell — The What WA) ingham, com County SystemLibrary Bellingham and (WCLS) (BLI) Airport International have partnered to launch “Library Liftoff”— an eye- that encour space catching ages travelers to download and eBooks library free eAudiobooks while at the airport. card, or a card from most public libraries, people of access thousands can digital materials, anytime and anywhere,” Christine Executive WCLS Perkins, Director, said. “Library Liftoff is an innovative way for us to engage more li people outside of the walls, while brary’s making little a times wait airport more enjoyable.” Liftoff space is at Gate D, travelers can use the free News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2018 LNS Events JAN. 18 Professional Develop ment- 1/2 day 21 MLK jr day- no school 22 Treaty day-no school 30 Semester work day- no school FEB. 15 Professional Develop ment- 1/2 day day-No Presidents 18 2018 QUOL SQUOL

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Lummi Middle School vs Vista Lummi Middle School 2018 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL 5K, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon Run, Walk, or Jog

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re running a 5k and you should GBRC Whatcom Falls 5K Run/ come too! This Valentine’s Day weekend, grab a pal, furry friend, Walk or special someone and run your heart out at Max Higbee Center’s “Hearty Party” 5k! This community event benefits Max Higbee (Formerly Two for the Road) Center, a non-profit organization providing recreational services to teens and adults living with developmental disabilities. Support a Saturday, February 9, 2019 great cause and join the party in our 5th annual 5k with beautiful When Where What views of Bellingham Bay and Zuanich Park. The fun will continue Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 am with a hearty after-party at Boundary Bay Brewery. Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham Entry Fees No dogs. Strollers welcome. *Max Higbee Member rates apply only to our center’s members & On Line Registration Opens January 1st. 2019 family Race Description Early Bird (Closes January 15th) The race will start and finish near the fish hatchery. After a short Standard Registration $25 loop to the north to spread the crowd out, you will head west on the Max Higbee Members & Family $15 Waterline Trail. Then turn south (left) on the trail that takes you to Jan 16th -Feb 9th (Closes 2/9 @ 12noon) Lakeway Dr. where you will turn right and enter Bayview Cemetery. Standard Registration $30 Follow roads through the cemetery and reconnect and turn right on Max Higbee Members & Family $20 the Waterline Trail. Head east (staying left if you meet on coming Day of Registration runners) then turn left and cross the wood footbridge. After crossing Standard Registration $35 the bridge turn left then sharp right up a short but steep hill and turn Max Higbee Members & Family $15 right again at the top. This trail will lead you across the old stone Children Age 10 and Under Race for FREE! bridge and up to the parking area. From here you will cross the road (t-shirt not included) and go up the trail by the registration shelter and turn left at the top **Early Packet Pick-Up on Friday, February 8th--3pm-6pm at onto the road and follow this loop back to the start/finish area. Max Higbee Center (1210 Bay St. #102)** Awards Registration includes race bib, finisher medal, and event t-shirt! There will be ribbons for the top 4 in these (11) categories. Male and Course Info female solo runners, stroller (solo), 2 guys, 2 girls, guy/girl, siblings/ Registration and coffee will be located at Max Higbee Center. From cousins, and parent/child and we will have 3 masters divisions: solo there you will be directed to the starting line, which is down the male, solo female and team (all runners must be 45 or older). street on Roeder. We will have as many prizes as we can round up for top finishers From the starting line, racers will head down Roeder and head left and random prizes. on Coho Way towards Zuanich Point Park. Racers will then loop Race Day Registration/Bib Pickup around on the trail and head back to MHC. 8:45-9:45 am at the large shelter near the start. Get in the Spirit! Race Entry Fees Festive attire is not required, but highly encouraged! Dress as your GBRC Members: Free favorite TV/Movie couple or wear your fanciest date night outfit. Non Members: $15.oo (per runner) Options are endless as you run your heart out! Non Member Youth: $5 (High School and younger) FOR RACE QUESTIONS: Race starts at 10:00 am. Email [email protected] or Call 360-733-1828 Parking and Registration Lakeway Dr. exit 253 from I-5. Northbound take right at end of ramp, go 1 block then left on Lakeway. Southbound take left on My Better Half Marathon Lakeway. Go 1.5 miles east past cemetery and turn left on Silver Beach Rd. (at Kenoyer). There is more parking in the upper lot off Sun, Feb 10, 2019 of Electric. You can also park at Bloedel Donovan and run to the At 8am start for a warm up. PLEASE CARPOOL! 5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S Running Shoe Recycling Program Seattle, WA BBay Running and GBRC have joined together to start a program Prepare yourself for a running event like no other. Romance. Kitsch. for runners to recycle their old running shoes. So bring all your old Sweat. My Better Half Marathon is a celebration of running, ro- running shoes with you to the Two for the Road and we will take mance and rom-coms. There are 4 categories: Bromance (two guy them off your hands and keep them out of our landfills. For more friends), Besties (two best friends), Lovers (romantically involved) info on this program go to shoe recycling & reuse at bbayrunning. and Lonely Hearts (self-explanatory). Join Orca Running, February com. 10, 2019 as we celebrate love in all it’s forms! Member, Participant & Attendee Benefit Lover’s registration is for couples of all kinds! Bestie’s registra- 15% Discount Rate at Oxford Suites Bellingham for GBRC Mem- tion is for two girlfriends, mom and daughter, guy and gal, or any- bers, Participants & Attendees of the Two for the Road. one you call your bestie. Bromance registration is for two dudes To access the discount through the Oxford Suites Bellingham web- who probably don’t want to admit that they’re inseparable. Lonely site, your members can type “GBRC” in the Promo Code box. Heart’s registration is for those currently enjoying being single or It’s a quick and easy way to make a reservation! looking for love. For Info or to Volunteer, Contact: Relay option is for 2 people who as a team will complete the 13.1 Darren Postma, Race Director miles in a relay style fashion (only available for the Half Marathon). Email: [email protected] The course is pretty simple and is a loop around Seward Park. 5K participants will just do Loop A and be done. 10K participants will do Loop A and then Loop B and be done. Half marathon participants Max Highbee Center Hearty Party will do Loop A once, then the 5 mile Loop C twice. If participating in the relay it’s up to you to decide in which manner you’d like to 5K run the three loops. Your entry comes with long sleeve running hoody, finisher medal, a Saturday, February 9th 2019 hot post race meal, free race photos, and more! Registration/Packet Pick-Up open from 9am-10:30am The My Better Half Marathon supports Rebuilding Seattle Together. Race Begins at 11am Race Website: http://mybetterhalfmarathon.com/

LUMMI NATION Max Higbee Center Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race? 1210 Bay St. #102 22 QUOL 23 - SQUOL Disease and Stroke Fact Sheet Disease and February Is Heart Health Month February Is Community Updates Community American Indian and Alaska Native Heart Indian and Alaska Native American tives (1996–1998) than among all U.S. races (1997) after adjusting races (1997) after adjusting for among all U.S. than tives (1996–1998) Native race on state Indian and Alaska death misreporting of American certificates.* highest •The heart diseaserates are located death in South primarily and Michigan.† Dakota and North Dakota, Wisconsin, •Counties with the highest stroke death in Alaska, rates are primarily and Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Minnesota.† younger diseases at heart from die Natives Alaska and Indians •American ages than other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Thirty–six percent of those who die of heart disease die before age 65.‡ •Diabetes is an extremely important risk factor for cardiovascular disease among American Indians.¶ factor for heart disease is highest a risk •Cigarette and stroke, smoking, and lowest in the Plains (44.1%) and Alaska (39.0%) Northern in the Southwest (21.2%) among American Indians and Alaska Natives. You can make healthy changes to lower of developing your risk heart disease. is also important for Controlling and preventing risk factors people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk: •Watch your weight. •Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. •Control your cholesterol and blood pressure. •If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation. •Get active and eat healthy. For more information for accommodations for people living with heart disease who would like to work call for an appointment Mari at 360- 384-7168. Heart diseaseIndians cause of death among American is the leading Source: deaths. 3,288 disease caused heart 2014, In Natives. Alaska and https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/contents2015.htm#019. leading Stroke is the seventh cause of death Indians among American caused stroke and 649 In deaths Alaska 2014, Natives. among American Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/Natives. and Alaska Indians contents2015.htm#019. Heart disease and stroke are also major causes of disability and can decrease a person’s quality of life. Heart Disease and Stroke Facts American Indian and Alaska Native death of cause leading seventh the stroke and first the is Disease •Heart Natives.* Among American Indians and Alaska percent heart disease greater•The death rate was 20 stroke and the death rate 14 percent Alaska Na and greater among American Indians

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Check out the 2019 Orca Running Pass Subscribe and Bundle op- Orca Running Pass Subscribe Check out the 2019 tions. $85 My Better Half Marathon- $54 My Better Half 10k- $54 My Better Half 5k- $67 (2 people must register together)- My Better Half Relay 2018 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL New Parent and Community Connections Event to Bring Resources for Ferndale School District Families January 17, 2019 ing Vista Middle School • Speak with youth dur- • Whatcom Family Media Inquiries: MEDIA ADVISORY: FOR (360-383-9371). ing student-led presenta- Community Network Erin Vincent IMMEDIATE RELEASE tions erin.vincent@ferndalesd. Parent and Communi- • Bellingham-What- org Ferndale, WA. All Fern- ty Connections Night • Hear from school staff com County Commission 360-223-6147 dale School District families and local community orga- Against Domestic Violence Who: All families in- are invited to attend Parent nization representatives Ferndale schools educate vited to attend, district- • Washington State and Community Connec- 4,700 students in grades wide event Parent and Community University Extension – tions Night, co-hosted by pre-kindergarten through Connections Night is sup- Strengthening Families the district and community When: Wednesday, ported by and will feature Program partners, on Wednesday, twelve. For more January 23 from 6 pm to organizational representa- January 23 from 6 pm to information, visit www. 8 pm tives from: For questions or more 8 pm at the Vista Middle information about the ferndalesd.org or find us School Library. Where: Vista Middle • Ferndale School Dis- event, please contact Vista on Facebook School Library, Vista trict Middle School Assistant Topics discussed will at /FerndaleSchools. Middle School, 6051 Vista Principal Joel Francik or include mental health, Ferndale School District Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 • Ferndale Community Ferndale Schools Middle building healthy relation- 6041 Vista Drive Coalition School Intervention Spe- ships, conflict resolution During the event, attendees Ferndale, WA 98248 cialist Terry Saunders. and substance abuse. All will have the opportunity • M.A.D. H.O.P.E. 360-383-9200 ages are invited to attend to: (Making a Difference – Joel Francik joel. the district-wide event. Helping Other People Ev- [email protected] • Share expertise, expe- erywhere) Childcare will be provided rience and concerns about 360-383-9370 for ages 2 through 10 dur- issues impacting young • Whatcom County Terry Saunders terrill. ing the evening. If child- people Health Department care is needed, event hosts [email protected] kindly request that families • Connect with other • Whatcom Dispute 360-383-9857 (Horizon) RSVP for the event by call- Ferndale families Resolution Center 360-383-9416 (Vista)

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CERT Recognition Dinner CERT Recognition 2018 QUOL NOTE: The following ), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Council, it’s members or its staff, unless otherwise noted. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Please send them to: Lummi Squol Quol Editor, 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 email: squolquol@ Opinions & Perspectives lummi-nsn.gov SQUOL

Dear Lummi Nation, I was born February 25, 1974 and named Ray Charles Ridley. in 2001 my mom was ran over on Haxton Way by two vehicles, nobody was ever charged with a crime so I decided to change my name to Ray Charles. My mother’s death falls under the 2013 Violence Against Native American Women Act. She is one of those murdered Native Women who never received justice. Mom was sixty years old when she died. Also, mom was Lummi’s Stommish in 1957. In 2018, I reached personal lows and have bottomed out completely. Par of what makes me feel incomplete is my lack of identity. As I seek to rebound in 2019, I have made the decision to change my name back to what my beautiful Lummi mother named me : Ray Charles Ridley. I am proud to be from the Charles family of Lummi. My great-great- great uncle General Washington signed the Point Elliot Treaty in 1855. We have good history within the Lummi Nation. Also, I am proud to be from the Ridley family. My dad is a Master Warrant Officer in the 5th Special Forces. The Ridleys go back to the eleven hundreds where they were elite guards for Kings and Queens of England. I have never felt better about any choice I ever made. I feel rejuve- nated, complete, happy and proud. Ray Ridley is back and I’m better than ever! The best chapters of my life are in front of me and I love myself. The Ridler, Ray C. Ridley AKA Si’am Lhu’t Kanum

Dear L.I.B.C., I have often been asked by non-Lummis, "where is the Lummi Casino?" I have to tell them it is named, "Silver Reef". The Lummi Nation is a well known tribe but many non-Lummis do not associ- Hi: To my Tribal people and my elders , I'm looking for support by ate a name like Silver Reef with Lummi Nation. I believe we should the tribe so that I can be home with my people and to get away from change our casino's name back to: Lummi Casino or Lummi's Silver my bad and criminal ways of life and move on. I've lived way to long Reef. After all, it is easy to calculate that the closer we put our casino to I-5, the more successful it will become. It was not the name that away from the smokehouse and the fishing as for some help by my family on my birth side by Daisy or my adopted mother Viola Cagey got our last casino shut down, it was the remote location. We need on her side it doesn't matter. I need help trying to come back to my to build a Lummi gaming facility right next to the I-5 and give it our family. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Daisy George my moth- great nation's name! er I would like her to drop me a line. The Ridler, My contact info is: Ray C. Ridley Daniel Cagey #2129382 Relatives and Friends, 700 Conley Lk Rd I have been through so much in the last couple years when, my moth- Deer Lodge, Montana 59722 er and brother passed away. My mom Lita Kiely and Brother Zachary 406-846-1320 ex. 2327 Cailing. I was able to make it to moms but missed brothers while I Sgt Stroups Office please call between 2pm and 10pm or between was here at Monroe. Since I didn't get to thank everyone personally 6am and 4pm and talk to security Tech Harrio I say Thank You and be safe please so that why I could see everyone I've lost a lot of growing up in my life due to drugs and alcohol. I've in the community when I go home May 10, 2019. I'm doing great ruined my own life by doing dumb shit in my life. Now all i'm do- here holding my head high while I learn of medicines and the pipe. I ing is reaching out for help that's all I want. I want to get all of my needed this time for myself to get my mind right to be able to ac- bullets linded up in a row so that I know that I can use them the way complish everything to my full potential. I look to become a positive it's intended to be. I also need the tribe's help to line me up a good member of society. I would like to wish everyone a happy new year. job working or the tribe and not outside of the tribe. I need housing, See you when I get home to all relations and if anyone would like to low income housing so that I can get back on my feet etc. please write a letter of encouragement or just drop a line help. That's all i'm asking for is a little help. I get out in 3 to 5 years Ronald Kiely #402811 from now. But I' need it writing on paper for reference to show the See You Soon, Parole Board please and thank you job title landscaping, yard work, Ronald Kiely. housekeeping, kitchen work etc. for my xmas please tell my mom to contact me in anyways possible. Ronald Kiely #402811; C-422-4 M.C.C.- MSU Save the Dates for 2019 P.O. Box 7001 Monroe, WA, 98272 Bellingham Seafest Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday Sept. 22, 2019 In Case of Inclement Our big news: For the first time, we’re going to a Saturday- Weather Sunday, bustling full weekend for SeaFeast 2019! Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend Saturday, LIBC Emergency Hotline September 21 and Sunday, September 22. Bellingham SeaFeast 2019 welcomes you locally and from out-of-town for a full week- will be updated by 7am end of world-class seafood and waterfront fun with this change.

LUMMI NATION Celebrate the Fall Equinox all weekend at SeaFeast 2019 on (360) 380-6998 the shores of Bellingham Bay! 26 QUOL 27 SQUOL 7167 Dates 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 360.758.3500 First Tuesdays (360) 758-7167 (360) 312-2270 (360) 7312-2142 Director: C. Anderson Election Committee Cultural Committee Lummi Water Board Lummi Water Board Meetings: 3rd Thursday Meetings: 3rd Thursday Director: Connie Martin • Contact: (360) 312-2260 Enrollment Committee Director: Patrick Jefferson Meetings: Last Wednesday Meetings: Third Wednesday Celina Phair, LIBC Treasurer Lummi Budget Committee All Lummi Elders are Members Senior Advisory Committee Meetings: Based around Election Director: C. Anderson•(360) 758- Director: Johnnie • (360) 312-2260 standing person. nieces and nephews. Community Building. Hoskins Sr. and brother William Phair Jr. Hoskins Sr. and She is survived by sons Marvin Phair, Elias Hoskins by sons Marvin Phair, Elias She is survived She is preceded in death by her parents William Sr. in death by her parents She is preceded Prayer services were held Sunday, December 30, at Prayer services were held Sunday, and Richard Solomon Jr.; daughters Sarah Lawerence and Richard Solomon Jr.; daughters 31, at 10:00am. Both services were held at the Wexliem 31, at 10:00am. Both services and Vanessa Jimmy; sisters Ardellina Johnson, Francine and Vanessa Jimmy; sisters 6:00pm. Funeral services were held Monday, December 6:00pm. Funeral services were 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and numerous 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and Lisa Phair; brothers John Phair Sr. and Murray Phair; and Lisa Phair; brothers John and Rosemary Phair; husband Rick Solomon Sr.; son Hank Phair; husband Rick Solomon and Rosemary Phair, Nadine Joy, Patty Phair Janine Hillaire, Wendy Phair Phair, Nadine Joy, Patty Phair membered for her contagious smile and laugh. She loved and laugh. smile for her contagious membered her family events. Yvonne was a caring, loving and under- Yvonne was a caring, loving her family events. In Loving Memory Loving In 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 Policy Board (360) 312-2245 (360) 312-8407 Lummi Economic TERO Commission Meetings: 1st Tuesday Contact: Alesha Pierre Lummi Sewer Board Contact: (360) 312-2159 Contact: (360) 312-2144 Meetings: 3rd Thursday Meetings: 3rd Thursday Contact: (360) 758-4223 Contact: (360) 392-4328 Contact: Michelle George Director: Candice Wilson Meetings: 1st Wednesday Justin Guillary, President Meetings: First Wednesday Lhaq’temish Foundation NW Indian College Board Director: Ron Finkbonner Sr. Director: Sunshine Fitzgibbon Lummi Housing Authority Meetings: 1st & 4th Thursday’s Lummi Commercial Company 1st Monday • Director: Diana Phair Director: C. Anderson•(360) 758-7167 1950 – 2018 1995 – 2019 In Memory of In Memory of In Memory Eric Joseph Landsem Community Building. 2305 Tuesday 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 56565565 Yvonne Annette ""Bon"" Solomon Commission Commission (360) 312-2372 (360) 312-2274 (360) 758-4370 • (360) 312-2122 Lummi Gaming Meetings: Monthly Lummi Education Director: Kirk Vinish Director: Ralph Long Meetings: 1st Monday Fisheries & Natural Meetings: 2nd Monday Contact: Kristen Kinley Director: Jeffery James Contact: (360) 312-2412 Services Commission Director: Bernie Thomas Contact: Marcelline Lane Yvonne A. Solomon “Bon”, age 68, of Bellingham, Yvonne A. Solomon “Bon”, Resources Commission Yvonne’s hobbies included gardening, crocheting, Yvonne’s hobbies included A prayer service was held Wednesday, January 9, at was held Wednesday, January A prayer service Lummi Health & Family Meetings: Every two-weeks ton to William and Rosemary (Washington) Phair. ton to William and Rosemary Director: Merle Jefferson Sr. Director: Robert Finkbonner Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday Lummi CBC’s (Commission, Board, Committee) Lummi CBC’s (Commission, Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays Law & Justice Commission

6:00pm. Funeral services were held Thursday, January services were held Thursday, 6:00pm. Funeral

10 at 10:00am. Both services were held at the Wexliam Both services were held at 10 at 10:00am. Lummi Planning Commission passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Yvonne passed away on Thursday, beading, Bingo and going to the Casino. She will be re- beading, Bingo and going to was born on October 29, 1950 in Bellingham, Washing- was born on October 29, 1950 Contact: Steve Solomon (360) 312- 2018 QUOL NOTE: The following ), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Council, it’s members or its staff, unless otherwise noted. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Please send them to: Lummi Squol Quol Editor, 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 email: squolquol@ Opinions & Perspectives lummi-nsn.gov SQUOL Seniors in Action BY: Kwo’sel’wet DeeDee history of broken treaties. Alcohol may make your always be in our thoughts Samuel Frank Kuuipo Hin- Dixon The treaties of 1854 and body feel warm inside, but and prayers. ‘Til we meet see, Aug 17, Age 64 1855 began a time of en- it causes your blood ves- again. Happy New Year forced change, adaptation, sels to expand, resulting in Israel Lyle Lawrence, Aug and struggle which contin- more rapid heat loss from Norman Gerald Jefferson, 23, Age 63 The year ended with Feb 3, Age 75 memories of joy and sad- ues today. Once in power, the surface of your skin. Marilyn Lee McDougal, ness. We visited Elder they never leave and we as The body’s natural shiver- Inez Dida Redlightning, Aug 25, Age 64 events throughout the a people gradually lose our ing response is diminished Feb 5, Age 70 Ramona Elizabeth Morris, Northwest. We entertained identity and cultural re- in people who have been Faunt Visser, Feb 12, Age Sept 4, Age 87 visitors from Seabird Is- spect. The Council is fight- drinking alcohol. In addi- 86 land, B.C. We entertained ing hard to make positive tion, the use of alcohol or Vela Kathleen Kamkoff, over 700 guests at our An- changes. Yes, we are con- recreational drugs can af- Larry George Kinley, Feb Sept 15, Age 68 nual Honoring Elders lun- tinuing to move forward fect your judgment about 13, Age 71 cheon at the Silver Reef but we cannot let progress the need to get inside or Janet Ann Lane, Oct 30, Casino. We took the Final diminish our tradition and wear warm clothes in cold Gerald Stanley Kinley, Sr. Age 81 culture. How many Elders weather conditions. If a Feb 24, Age 83 Walk with Loved Ones who Mae Moss, Nov 15, Age 102 can speak our language person is intoxicated and journeyed to the other side. Mary Ann Kelly, Feb 24, passes out in cold weather, Many of us became grand- fluently? Our language is Age 66 Gordon James Charles, parents or great grandpar- extinct, no longer known. he or she is likely to develop Nov 21, Age 87 hypothermia. Elizabeth May Boome, Feb ents bringing happiness as Family Holiday Party 26, Age 73 Judith Ann Hottowe, Dec our legacy continues. What’s an Elder? 9, Age 68 The joy of the holiday Craig Mark Hoskin, Apr 5, Environment excited young and old alike An elder is thoughtful, Age 62 Richard Dailing, Dec 12, Our Ancestors took care at Wexliem. Elders were strong, and compassion- Age 68 happy to see Lummi Nation ate. An elder condemns all Victoria Jean Julius, Apr of the environment. The We all have different settlers stole our lands and come together with smiles kinds of violence and abuse 14, Age 69 and laughter. I saw an El- not just those kinds that paths in life. No matter destroyed it. We no longer Ardith Marie Phair, Apr 30, where we go, we take a could gather traditional der sitting on Santa’s lap. is convenient for them to We indulged in the famous condemn. An elder stands Age 60 piece of each other with foods. Our food source de- us. We’ve been through “Solomon Stew” prepared up for the weak and speaks clined.The pristine forests David Joseph Waller, May good times, hard times, and by Dewey (Nick) Solomon. truth to power. An elder is 2, Age 59 were gone where we once difficult times. Make a reso - hunted and gathered. The Kids sitting on the floor, not perfect, but neither is Annette Luretta Solomon, lution in your heart, that waterways were poisoned excitedly waiting for the he or she a hypocrite. An May 8, Age 78 every day is the best day of by run-off from logging drawing to begin. It was elder recognizes that his or an evening of laughter and her strength comes from a the year. Happy New Year operations, agriculture David Lee Scarborough, 2019. Lots of Love and and industrial waste as the love of the holiday. Thanks long line of Ancestors and May 20, Age 74 to all of Santa’s helpers who their accumulated wisdom. Plenty of Prayers beloved white’s further intruded Elders. Take care of your- into our Shelangen. The worked to put this event An elder is always learn- Donna Marie Helgath, May together. Hy’shqe \o/ ing. An elder is somebody 21, Age 81 self and take care of each salmon runs declined. Our other. Keep teaching, keep language fell silent. Our you can expect a “fair go” Lawrence Andrew Tom, Potluck Dinner from. An elder will not smiling. See you next time. culture was lost. We must June 28, Age 92 Each in his own words. The Prayer group put attack you when you least continue teaching our chil- Each in his own way. For a on a lovely dinner with expect it. Instead, an elder Vern Aloysius Johnson, Sr, dren and grandchildren the world united in peace, let holiday foods; turkey and will stand up for you when July 5, Age 83 ways of our Ancestors. We us bow our heads and Pray. ham with all the trimmings you most need it. An el- must continue teaching Johnny Edwin Paul, July Hy’shqe Si’am \o/ and yummy deserts. Char- der will definitely not take respect for Mother Earth 20, Age 74 and respect for each other. lie Scott and Frank Martin responsibility for you but enjoyed the delicious meal. will encourage you to take Ralph Edward Horne, July Residential Schools Christmas carols sing-a- responsibility for yourself 25, Age 77 The first boarding long . John Victor tapped and stand alongside you. his toes to the music. The An elder knows that true Dana Andrew Jefferson, school was established in Aug 10, Age 67 Yakama in 1860. The goal kids presented an awesome dignity comes from within was to assimilate the Native muppet show. Thank you and that nobody can make children into white society. Cleo and Don Sutton, Bev you feel inferior without Children were treated bad- and Ron Adams, and Anita your consent. An elder is ly forced to adapt to white Julius for arranging an eve- slow to judge but fierce in man’s culture. The whites ning of holiday glee. his or her defense of the oppressed. An elder under- wanted to eradicate Native Cold Weather culture permanently. They stands that our history of colonization has left many adopted the motto “Kill According to the U.S. of us hurting and afraid. An the Indian, save the man.” Weather Service, we are Children suffered physi- experiencing below normal elder will not manipulate cal, emotional, and sexual temperatures. Frost devel- our hurt or fear but will abuse which was com- ops on clear, calm nights help us to see that we can monplace. This was not and can occur when the overcome it together. El- education, it was torture. air temperature is in the ders do not hit women or Hundreds of children died mid-30s. The cold brought children. Elders do not rape at the hands of missionar- freezing rain, icy streets, men, women, or children. ies at Christian boarding and walkways. Always be Elders do not tolerate the schools. Many still don’t prepared for cold weather. abuse of any man, woman know of the atrocities expe- Make sure you dress for the or child in their community rienced by boarding school weather in warm clothes, ever. Are you an Elder? Or survivors. Christians turn gloves, scarf, hat, boots, are you just old? (Anony- their backs on the abusive- sweater, and coat. Don’t mous) ness. They say at the time it stay out in the cold too long In Memoriam 2018 was the only way to handle or you could suffer hypo - the savages. thermia which occurs when This is not an ending, the body loses heat faster this is the beginning of a U.S. Constitution than it can produce. Pro- new life. This is not death, The Constitution was longed exposure to weather this is your journey to the Spirit World where you written initially to benefit colder than your body can LUMMI NATION the white powerful and rich cause hypothermia. will take your place at the Ancestor’s table. You will citizens. America has a long Alcohol and drug use. 28 QUOL 29 - - - - - SQUOL Protecting and preserv Protecting We applaud the Wash species like sand lance that salmon feed on. essen are gains habitat ing tial to salmon recovery. The ruling helps ensure that completed habitat restora tion projects aren’t under mined by construction or other activities above the high water mark. Court’s Supreme ington because decision we believe that all natural resources are connected that and we are connected to them. how and where Limiting those resources can be protected compromises their health and our ability effectively them manage to in the future. Contact: Tony Meyer, ameyer@ (360) 438-1180, nwifc.org ------Dissatisfied, opponents Dissatisfied, That’s a win for salmon Healthy stream banks Court challenging WDFW’schallenging Court but the court jurisdiction, ruled the that agency’s of responsibil area existing ity was State clear. Attor ney General Bob Ferguson came to the same conclu sion when asked to issue an opinion in the case. took the case to the Wash ington Supreme Court, which ruled unanimously in early December that the plain language of the HPA limit does not clearly law the above authority WDFW high water line. at a time when are salmon declining because we are losing salmon habitat faster than it can be restored and protected. help keep water tempera tures low, stabilize sedi ment and contribute to di thathabitat stream in verse salmon – both hatchery and wild – need to thrive. pro marine shorelines Our prey habitat for critical vide ------Opinions & Perspectives & Opinions In 2011 WDFW em WDFW 2011 In The process quickly One of the stick largest Opponents filed suit in barked on a nearly four- on a nearly barked year process to amend the HPA rules that included gathering extensive input construc from the public, local govern tion industry, environmen tribes, ments, tal groups and others. turned into a debate over HPA permit fees, program jurisdiction and enforce ment. Several bills were introduced in the state the resolve to legislature nowhere. went but conflicts ing points was the scope of enforcement au WDFW’s thority. Critics claimed the ac could regulate agency tivities only below the high water mark along streams shorelines. marine and few that argued Supporters projects take place entirely below the high water line affect dramatically can and quality water flows, stream and fish. Thurston County Superior ------“Being Frank” “Being PM PM Most state natural re WDFW wanted to use Ruling Strengthens Habitat Protection Strengthens Ruling es. That includes every includes That es. construction from thing of a hydroelectric dam to maintenance on a private dock. sources agencies that issue law permits can use civil enforcement tools like high fines and stop work or ders to ensure compliance. WDFW could only levy a per day fine dollar $100 andnot issue could stop agency The orders. work could use criminal law en forcement tools like refer ring violators to local pros ecutors, but clogged courts made convictions slow and difficult. enforce civil additional providing tools like ment technical assistance before moving on to fines, stop work orders and criminal It was prosecution. clear that changes were needed. on. An HPA is required required on. An HPA is and in any activities for around state waters that can threaten fish, shellfish and other natural resourc - - - - Wednesday | 5:00 Wednesday March 27, 2019 March 27, Wednesday | 5:00 Wednesday February 20, 2019 20, February REMINDER Council Chamber | 360-312-2142 Council Chamber | 360-312-2142 Lummi Indian Business Council Lummi Indian Business Council The following editorial(s), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Business of Lummi Indian opinions the reflect directly in no way editorial(s), The following A recent Washington A recent Washington Since 1943 the Hydrau

Reconvened Annual General Council Meeting Annual Reconvened Reconvened Annual General Council Meeting Annual Reconvened LIBC and Lummi Clinic Closed Tuesday, January 22 - Treaty Day Monday, February 18 - Presidents Day Please remember to pick up your prescriptions early

By Lorraine Loomis Chair Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Supreme Court ruling has strengthened a state law wa the protecting at aimed and streamshorelines ters, banks essential to salmon also ruling The recovery. reflects the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the culvert case that the state has a duty to protect habitat so that salmon are available for tribes to exercise our treaty rights. lic Project Approval pro cess – administered by the Department Washington of Fish and Wildlife – has frontline of our one been salm defenses to protect NOTE: NOTE: welcome. always are Letters to the editor unless otherwise noted. staff, members or its it’s Council, email: 98226 WA Bellingham, 2665 Kwina Road, Editor, Lummi Squol Quol to: Please send them [email protected] 2018 QUOL The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep Announcements submissions in a positive light. SQUOL LUMMI ELDERS JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Garnet Adams George Lane Sr. Francis Alexander Virgil Lane Jr. Wayne Ballew George Lawrence Barbara Berger Robert Lawrence Georgia Collier Lurita Martin Leland Cooper Ronald Morris Jr. Robert Dennis Jr. George Nickolsen Sr. Michael Fell Eleanor Patterson Gerald Finkbonner Shirley Placid Joseph Finkbonner Isabelle Plaster William Finkbonner Marina Plaster Thomas George Jr. Vera Scott Darrell Hillaire Mary Smith Henry Hillaire Kirk Solomon Willard Hillaire Andres Soriano Jr. Rosanne Hoxie Andrea Straycalf James James Patrick Sturgeon Mark Jansen Robert Tally Martine Jefferson William Tanner Ralph Jefferson Jr. Lynette Tipton Adrian Jefferson-Ayosa Verle Toby Jr. Jennifer Johnson Walter Turner Timothy Johnson Raymond Wilbur Sr. Guy Jones Randall Wilson Sr. Steven Kinley Robin Wilson Sr. Joseph Laclair Sharon Wolf ATTENTION NOTICE Students ages 18 or older If you’re a Lummi Elder or and would like to get their know of one needing hous- driver’s license, please see ing. Please come down and Carlene Toby for an awe- fill out an application, with a some opportunity. copy of your tribal ID, Social Security card, proof of in- Also, any students under come, Lummi and whatcom 18 that have successfully county background and UA completed driver’s educa- to turn in with so you can be tion but not yet received eligible when we go through their license, you are also the list for one of the rooms encouraged to meet with that will be available at Lit- Carlene to learn about this tle Bear Creek. great opportunity. If you have any further Bellingham Technical Col- questions please feel free to lege is hosting their Try-A- call Kimberly Hillaire at: Trade event on February 12. 360-758-3500 If you are interested in this event the deadline to sign up is January 31. Please see Carlene or Giovanni for more information and to get signed up. Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL next Monday, Jan. 21- Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Tuesday Jan. 22-Treaty Day. LUMMI NATION

30 QUOL 31 SQUOL Announcements Happy 87th Birthday Grandma Norma 21 Mike Fell 12 Alyis Mike 14 Dean Mike 18 Noah Lumbert 23 Loralee Solomon 5 Davian Peters-Holeso 7 Theresa A. Mike (RIP) Theresa 7 30 Alonzo Michael Peters Alonzo 30 3 Lexie Anne Marie Peters 3 Lexie 27 Jalen Jonathan Pangelinan 17 Juliet Arabella Mae Fryberg Arabella Mae 17 Juliet 22 Makyah “Makama” Johnson 17 David “DJ” James Hillaire Jr. and for Uncle Bernie…444 forever! 23 Carol “GINA” Veale 23 Carol “GINA” Veale REMINDER Daylight Savings HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EACH OF YOU EACH OF TO BIRTHDAY HAPPY our day! So for you what would that be? our day! So for you We will hope that they can count on you will hope that they can count We HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! What What YEAR EVERYONE!! NEW HAPPY that decision. And I hope you do. We are And I hope you do. We that decision. find that “one” thing each day that makes find that “one” thing Sunday, March 10 3rd Birthday on Feb 3rd. It seems like you is something no one can tell you what it is is something no one can tell you yes to all of them but they are all pages in yes to all of them

were just born yesterday, wow three years were just born yesterday, say…do that and everything will be OK. In say…do that and everything will best of luck to each of you. All you have to best of luck to each of you. has gone by so quickly. You bring so much You has gone by so quickly. from Eastern Lummi, Southern Lummi and Think about it for a bit…cause you know. It a bit…cause you know. Think about it for those in the classroom may need our help. those in the classroom may need our book of life. Even those things we wish our book of life. should they need the help. Regardless, the should they need the help. Regardless, it ends up to you and you alone that makes it ends up to you and you alone in celebrating the following BIRTHDAYS!!... joy and happiness to our lives. We love you joy and happiness to our lives. We with pride and love. We try our level best to try our level best We with pride and love. now entering a new month…a NEW YEAR. now entering a new month…a NEW

year we have had right?! So many things to year we have had Northern Lummi! And in the tradition..GEET And in the tradition..GEET Northern Lummi! OUUT ANND WALLLK!! Now make a wish!! ANND WALLLK!! OUUT Wishing our Princess Leah Owings a Happy things? Happy times? Rough times? HHMM things? Happy times? do is your level best as our late Dad used to do is your level best as our late Dad School will back in session for many. And all School will back in session for many. each take away is that we carry one another each take away to pieces. Love: Mom, Dad, Willy and Adison to pieces. Love: Mom, Dad, Willy and to never experience again. The blessings we again. to never experience the mean time please join the Thomas family the mean time please join the YAHOO!! Love you all every day! 333 always YAHOO!! reflect upon. Where they good things? Tough they good things? reflect upon. Where The Announcements section is dedicated for community members for community section is dedicated The Announcements the views These comments are positive thoughts. to express their keep Quol or LIBC . Please and not of the Squol of the submitter in a positive light. submissions 2018 Fishermen’s Meeting December 11, 2018