SXwlemiUU NationO NewsL U SSQUOLLQQUOLO LNovember 2019 LummiL Communications - 2665 Kwina Road - Bellingham, WashingtonL 98226 UULummiO IndianLQ BusinessUU Newly Indian Business OCouncil Seat Vacancy Elected Council Members 2019 For Immediate Release and relationship building November 20, 2019 across Indian Country and United States. We want to On November 18, 2019 thank Councilman Julius for the Lummi Indian Business everything he has done for Council (LIBC) gave a sum- our people. Thank you for mary of the report to the Gen- your leadership, thank you eral Council, which clearly for always answering the call, showed that there were no thank you for carrying on the findings in response to theteachings of your elders and anonymous allegations. The ancestors to appreciate and - official report cleared all par fight for life, culture and our ties identified. homeland. Also, thank you to On November 18, 2019, the Julius and Lane families Councilman Julius submit- for allowing Jay the time to ted his resignation letter to serve the Lummi Nation. the Lummi Indian Business Council due to the duress he In accordance with Arti- and his family experienced cle V, Section 1 and Article IV, as a result of the anonymous Section 2 of the Constitution accusations. and Bylaws of the Lummi Tribe, the LIBC will appoint On November 19, 2019 a qualified tribal member Photo credit Lummi Communications the LIBC accepted the letter to fill the remaining term of Photo taken at Swearing In of Council Members November 5, 2019 of resignation from Council- Position D (on reservation) man Julius. at the next regular or special Chairman - Lawrence Solomon Councilman Julius served LIBC meeting. This seat term Vice Chairman - Travis Brockie on the LIBC for 8 years, 2 of expires in November, 2020. which as Chairman, focusing Additionally, the LIBC Treasurer - Kathy Pierre much of his time on treaty approved a procedure that fishing rights, Xwechieqen, Secretary - Cheryl Sanders will be used for filling a -va drug epidemic, prevention, cant LIBC seat (attached). Council Members: Fred Lane, Alvin Cultee, Nickolaus Lewis, Henry Cagey, Jer- economic development, com- The LIBC will be accepting emiah Julius, Celina Phair, and Lisa Wilson munity development, tax (Continued on Page 3)

Office of the Reservation Attorney SAVE THE Director takes Oath of Attorney for the DATE Flu Shots Washington State Bar available Lummi Nation tribal of Georgia, NOW member Cynthia Cartwright and the took her oath of attorney at Lummi Na- at Lummi Clinic the Whatcom County Su- tion Tribal Regular Council perior Court in Bellingham. Bar. She Meeting The Honorable Presiding has prac- Dec. 3 & 17, 2019 Judge Deborrah E. Garret ticed law officiated in rendering the for about 27 oath. Ms. Cartwright is the years. Over Holiday Bazaar Legal Director of the Office the years, NWIC of the Reservation Attorney. she has held Dec. 6, 2019 positions as Cynthia Cartwright has an Assistant been the Director of the Of- Child Advo- Ferndale School fice of the Reservation Attor- cate for the District Meeting ney (“ORA”) since October Governor’s with Lummi Nation 2018. She leads a staff of 16 Office of the at Lummi JOM attorneys and professional Child Ad- Dec. 11, 2019 support staff. Since her -ar vocate, an rival, she has hired three sup- Assistant 12pm -1pm port staff and four attorneys Bring your appetite to fully staff the office. There legal professionals to serve Police Department power Reporter of Decisions at the are six tribal members, in- the Nation. Recently, Di- to arrest non-tribals on the Supreme Court of Georgia, cluding four Lummi Nation rector Cartwright applied reservation. the City Attorney for the Community City of East Point, a Senior members, and members of and received a $450,000 Attorney Cartwright is Christmas Program the Sioux and Chukchansi grant to plan and imple- Assistant District Attorney Dec. 12, 2019 one of just a few attorneys for the Office of the Fulton Nations. The past sum- ment jurisdiction over non- who are members of the Wexliem mer, ORA implemented the tribal members who commit County District Attorney, an Lummi Nation, but she is Assistant Public Defender Summer Law Camp, which violence on tribal members. hoping to see the numbers is designed to inspire tribal Also, the general authority for the City of Atlanta, and LIBC and Lummi increase. Although she re- an Assistant City Attorney youth to pursue the legal agreement between Lummi cently took the oath of at- Clinic field. Cynthia believes it and the Whatcom Sheriff for the City of Orlando. As CLOSED torney for Washington State, a sole practitioner, she tried is important to institute a Office is nearing execution she was already a member of Dec. 25 & 26, 2019 succession plan for Lummi to give the Lummi Nation the Florida Bar, the State Bar (Continued on Page 2 ) QUOL Community Updates SQUOL SQUOL QUOL

The Lummi Squol Quol (SQ) is the official publication of the Lummi Nation. Published monthly by Lummi Communications – the SQ welcomes articles and information including: letters to the editor, news tips, photographs, information and events. Items printed in the SQ, in no way directly reflect the opinions of the Squol Quol staff or members of the Lummi Indian Business Council (or their employees), unless otherwise noted. All editorials, letters, and guest columns are encouraged for submission with the understanding that all materials are subject to editing for content and/or space.

Julie A. Jefferson Communications Director 360.312.2134 [email protected] Douglas Bob Communications Community Liaison 360.312.2138 [email protected] Victoria Cisneros Video Tech/Videographer 360.312.2136 Office of the Reservation Attorney Director takes Oath of Attorney for the [email protected] Washington State Bar Continued from Page 1) David Webster several jury trials winning her mother Geri Hootch- Indian Business Council Video Tech/Videographer each case. Her breadth of ew and grandmother Ella members, staff and an out- 360.312.2137 experience makes her well Pierre Aquino are proud standing team of ORA staff [email protected] suited to lead the Nation’s of her efforts in working members. law department. for our Nation. If you ask

ORA, under their new her, she will tell you that Director, began to focus on she received help from [email protected] knowing the community many people to become http://web.me.com/lummicommunications/ they serve by being more the attorney she is. And www.squolquol.com involved in the Lummi she will tell you that over www.facebook.com/lummicommunications Nation. Staff volunteered this last year, she has been at the Paddle to Lummi supported by many Lummi by directing traffic, made several hundred giveaway gifts, and made sandwiches with Commods. ORA staff is encouraged to and have attended cultural events, such as Stommish, the Paddle, funerals, and the First Salmon Ceremony; and participated in the Five Tribes Challenge. The staff donated a spa gift basket and vest to the Lummi Na- tion Boys and Girls Club auction; donated a survival gear backpack to the Elder Honor Lunch, donated to the youth Socktober drive, and participated in the Trunk or Treat. During her oath cer- emony, Cynthia stated how proud she is to serve the Lummi community. She knows her Pierre family an- cestors are watching over

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2 QUOL 3 - - - - SQUOL Thank you to our Com Thank I am looking forward mod Squad for your service your for Squad mod The to the community. relieves energy assistance some of the burden our families experience during the cold winter months. We are additionally grateful for you work on providing food baskets Thanksgiving to our elders and commu nity. to this holiday season and the com with celebrating munity at our Christmas tree lighting on December 1st and at our Christmas on December 12th. party We will meet with the GC conversa our to reconvene tion about GC priorities in early December. Hy’sxwqe Siam, Si'alheleq Lawrence Solomon ------Government If you have any ques On November 22, Con On November 22, Lummi Indian Business Indian Business Lummi Council Seat Vacancy Continued from Page 1 letters of interest from from letters of interest past LIBC members for 5 days, beginning at 8am on Please 2019. November 21, submit letters of interest Office to the Enrollment on 4:30pm than later no November 26, 2019. tions, please do not hesitate to contact Patrick Jeffer son, Enrollment Office,at 360-312-2000, Ext. 2286 patrickwj@lummi-nsn. or gov. timely manner. Also, LIBC timely LIBC Also, manner. passed a resolution re fish economic an questing ery disaster be declared by Secretarythe United States Sec under of Commerce the of Magnu tion 312(a) son- Stevens Fishery Con and Managementservation Act, due to the severity of Sockeye Fraser the 2019 will declaration This run. be brought to Washington DC to ensure that our rep the federal and resentatives government are upholding responsibility trust their per the Point Elliot Treaty We will update of 1855. the fishermen and community as we make progress. gressman Rick Larsen vis ited Lummi Nation. We for the thankful are very Congressman for coming with meeting and to Lummi us face to face. We honored let and listened, and call his him know that we expect the same when we ask him to meet with us to discuss the work we are doing here in Lummi. Congressman Larsen also stated his com mitments to VAWA, our access our and efforts Orca to clean water. ------We will be setting forth On November 18th we LIBC On November 19, Travis Brockie II, MPA Qe chay lem LIBC Vice-Chairman our work plan for the year our work of the edition next the on Squol Quol. Please con tact Rosa Revey-Jacobs with any questions or con cerns at RosaRJ@lummi- nsn.gov or 360.312.2147. Hy’Shqe’, to the people and obtain to the people and obtain the GC priorities for 2020. was It so a turnout, great that thank you to everyone showed up. We listened to everyone their that shared priorities for the and year we also provided handouts to write down and submit will combine We priorities. our notes with the written testimony to be included retreat in our annual LIBC in December. We plan to report back to GC at the on GC Meeting Annual January 4, 2020. held Elder our Lummi dis tribution at SRC. I enjoyed seeing of our elders all smiling and having a good time. passed a resolution that would allow for a cold win ter distribution of $375 to every enrolled Lummi It is Member. our Tribal hope that these gift cards disparities offset the will our people face due to the decline in fishing, and we hope that it will help fami lies get through the cold winter. Thank you to every one that helped get this gift card distribution done in a ------Chairman’s Update Chairman’s Office Update The The Vice-Chair’s office I want to thank Johnny I would like to take the would like I of GCs one year, Last Vice-Chairman’s time spent as the Court the Court as spent time Clerk Assistant. would like to give a special Cuevashout out to Heather for Lucero William and temporarily filling 2 of our Tribal Court positions until we can get them posted and HY’SHQES Many on. hired to you both for stepping Please helping!! and in keep an eye out for all the you if apply and postings feel you would be a good candidate for the Tribal Court team. and Johnson, Felix, Victor their all for Johnson Cheryl Youat here the LIBC. work all added your own value in one way or another to the Council. Welcome to our new council members Lisa and Pierre, Kathy Wilson, Cultee. Alvin Congratula tions and good luck on your new positions as elected officials. Congratulations, Lawrence Solomon on your re-election! I look forward with you all on to working our many tasks at hand. Cultee. You will do a great roles for job in your new look We Nation. the Lummi you all forward to bringing up to speed and to finding our way together as we serve our people. Julius; Jay to thank time Hy’sxwqe for your sacri great the for Hy’sxwqe fices, work you have done for our people. You are a true leader. We look forward to continue the work that you have started and the work that has been set in place for us by our elders and ancestors. Also, Hy’sxwqe to the Julius and Lane fami lies for sharing Jay with all your appreciate We of us. sacrifice as well. We are all must work and relatives together to ensure a better future for the generations Lummi As follow us. that people we have values that we must uphold in honor of our ancestors. To our fam ily, we love you all. priorities was for the pri orities of the GC to coin priorities. cide with LIBC Therefore, on November 18th we held a General Council meeting to listen - - - - - Thank you to my wife Thank you to my wife Congratulations to I am grateful to have to have am grateful I As some of you may As some you may of

Lawrence Solomon, Chairman ing me as Chairman. I am ing me as Chairman. humbled by your decision to elect me as Chairman, it for take and will not I granted. Thank you to all of the candidates that ran We for a position on LIBC. must always challenge each other to do our best, which will ensure that our people will get the that services they deserve. and children for your love which enables support, and me to serve this great na tion and our people. the newly elected council Wilson, Lisa members: and Alvin Kathy Pierre Siam e ne schaleche siam been elected another for term on the Indian Lummi Business Council and want elect for LIBC the to thank have heard, we’ve had some personnel changes at the Sharmaine Court. Tribal McIntyre decided to move on to other ventures. We are currently in the midst of posting her position. A Serina back, few months James, the Court Clerk II, at position a onto moved We office. Prosecutor’s the were sad to see her leave the Tribal Court but happy that she is still employed within Samantha Jamesthe Tribe. accepted the promotion of Court Clerk II… congratu lations to Samantha!! Your to Samantha!! lations is hard paying work off. Shyanne Madera moved onto a position at the Be depart Health havioral the best wish her We ment. and well of luck wishes on and position change, her her for her sincerely thank 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL

Silver Reef LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCILHOUSING RESIDENT ADVOC Casino Resort CURRENT JOB 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 recruiting Fax (360)380-380-6991. E-mail: [email protected] Mail AUN: HR 2665 Kwina friendly, outgoing people for the following positions. All positions it an employment Rd. Bellingham, WA. 98226. If you have any questions feel free to contact the HR office require outstanding customer service. Please subm . Current asas of MayNovember 20, 15 20, 2019 application to the Human Resources Department at the address indi- at (360) 312-2023 cated below. All employees must be able to pass a pre-employment Job Title Department Closing Date: drug screen and be able to obtain a Class II/III Gaming License. NWIC Board of Trustees postion #5 NWIC Board Of Trustees Until Filled All Salaries are Depending on Qualifications. The Silver Reef will Security Officer (readvertise) Early Learning Until Filled offer a comprehensive benefits package. The Silver Reef Casino Executive Director (NPAIHB) NWPAIHB Until Filled Practices Native American Preference in hiring according to law. Staff Accountant Operations LCC Until Filled CURRENT AS OF NOV 18, 2019 Police Officer Law and Order 1/14/20 CLASS II POSITIONS On-Call K-12 Para Professional Lummi Nation School 12/16/19 Banquet Server On-Call Substitute Teacher Lummi Nation School 12/16/19 Banquet Line Cook FT On-Call Bus Driver Lummi Nation School 12/16/19 Barback* PT Fisheries Biologist III Natural Resources 12/11/19 Bartender* PT K-8 Elementary Counselor (NEW) Lummi Nation School 12/6/19 Buffet Server PT K-12 Para Professional (3) (NEW) Lummi Nation School 12/6/19 Buffet Host/Cashier PT Licensed Mental Health Provider (NEW) Behavioral Health 12/5/19 Casino Housekeeper FT Housing Resident Advocate (NEW) Housing 12/5/19 Casino Housekeeping Lead* FT Commissioner Seat C Health and Family Services 12/5/19 Cocktail Server* PT Court Manager (NEW) Court 12/3/19 Electrican (Facilities) FT Hotel Front Office Agent FT Hotel Room Attendant FT Line Cook* FT Panasia Line Cook FT Northwest Indian College is accepting applications for the following open posi- Pizzanini Prep Cook/Cashier FT tions: Red River Cafe Host/Cashier PT Lummi Main Campus: Red River Cafe Server PT ·Accounting Support Specialist – Campus Cashier (Full-time, 12 months); Review Spa Service Provider* (Nail Tech) FT date: December 4, 2019; open until filled Steward FT ·Administrative Assistant – Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Valet Attendant FT and Dean of Students; Review date: December 2, 2019; open until filled CLASS III POSITIONS ·Early Learning Center Teacher Assistant (Full-time, 12 months); open until filled Cage Cashier FT ·Lummi Language Instructor and Coordinator (Full-time, 12 months); Review Call Center Representative FT/PT date: October 25, 2019; open until filled Casino Host* FT ·Peer-Tutor Mentor (Part-time, quarterly): Review date: ongoing; open until Cyber Security Specialist FT filled F&B Supervisor* FT ·Postdoctoral Molecular Researcher (Full-time, 12 months); Review date: Decem- IT Support Specialist* FT ber 2, 2019; open until filled IT System Administrator* FT ·Residence Life Center On-Call Cook (Part-time, 12 months); open until filled Lead Engineer* (Facilities) FT ·Tribal Governance and Business Management Academic Advisor-Faculty (Full- time, 9 months); Review date: October 31, 2019; open until filled Marketing Assistant FT Players Club Representative PT Extended Sites: Players Club Supervisor* FT · Site – Part-time Adjunct Faculty – Information Technology; Re- view date extended to: December 6, 2019; open until filled Security Assistant Shift Supervisor FT ·Nisqually Site – Part-time Adjunct Faculty – Tribal Governance and Business Security Officer FT Management; Review date extended to: December 6, 2019; open until filled Slot Attendant FT/PT ·Port Gamble Site – Native Environmental Science Faculty (.525 FTE, 9 month Slot Dual Rate Supervisor* FT academic year); Review date extended to: December 6, 2019; open until filled Slot Shift Manager* FT ·Port Gamble Site – Part-time Adjunct Faculty – English; Review date: December Slot Technician* FT 6, 2019; open until filled Sous Chef* FT · Site – Native Environmental Science Faculty (.525 FTE, 9 month aca- Surveillance Observer* PT demic year); open until filled Table Games Dealer* FT/PT · – Part-time Adjunct Faculty – Math; Review date extended to: December *Knowledge/Experience Required 6, 2019; open until filled All positions do not have closing dates. Open until filled. A complete job announcement and application forms are available online at www.nwic.edu/jobs. As noted in the job announcement, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, employment ap- If you would like more information call (360) 543-7185 plication, resume, equal opportunity form, transcripts and three recommendation letters to Human Applications may be picked up at: Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Resources. Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 Resumes may be E-mailed to: applications@ Please share this announcement with anyone who may be interested. silverreefcasino Completed applications and resumes may be faxed to Northwest Indian College hiring practices include adherence to the Indian Preference Act (title 25, U.S. code Section 473). NWIC supports and provides equal employment and educational oppor- (360)384-6425 You may refer to our Website address: tunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disabil- LUMMI NATION www.silverreefcasino.com and click on the Employment option. ity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information. 4 QUOL 5 SQUOL •Substrate Enhancement •Substrate Enhancement & Loading Project - Ramp Project isSite Construction gravel Projected complete. enhancement start date is November 2019. •The Lummi hatchery boat hatchery for strictly is ramp use only. - - Project(s): Construction Projects for 2019 •Geoduck Sales: Sold •Geoduck Sales: Sold •Manila Clam seed out •Oyster Cultch Bags •Single Oysters seed Sales, Enhancement Sales, Enhancement Shellfish Hatchery Completed Production, Completed Production, php?PageID=72). 888,875 GD seed and total revenue: $429,536 plant 54,257,100 planted: ed on the Lummi Tide lands. planted at Portage Bay and in front of Lummi Shore Dr: 800 bags planted Bay: Portage in Planted 854,000 ------Photo: New barge ramp for hatchery use only. Community Updates Community property due to flooding property due to flooding on the Lummi Indian Res ervation. Progress in the 2019August 2017 – August on centers period reporting the U.S. Army Corps of En gineers recommendation, congressio following and of the authorization, nal Puget Sound Nearshore Estuary Restoration Project the includes that (PSNERP) Nooksack River Estuary ac tion area (PSNERP Action 1055) and covers ID No. action flood nine the of four items in the Nation Lummi MHMP. The report was distributed to members of theMulti-Hazard Mitiga tion Team and can be ac cessed on the Lummi Natu ral Resources Department website (https://www. lummi-nsn.gov/Website. ------As part of their efforts to maintain the Lummi Lummi the to maintain Nation’s certification un Rat the Community der of the (CRS) System ing Insurance National Flood Program the (NFIP), Wa ter Resources Division has prepared the Lummi Na Manage Floodplain tion 2019 Progress ment Plan: re annual The Report. this case it cover (in port two years) evaluates the Nation’s progress Lummi the implementing toward floodplainrelated mitiga tion measures and priority action items identified in the Lummi Nation Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan: Update (MHMP). 2015 action prioritized These items are intended to re duce the loss of life and ------Division Natural Resources Department (LNR) Department Resources Natural The Water Resources The Water Resources Water Resources

Division staff continued staff continued Division the surface and ground water ambient water qual onity monitoring activities reviewed the Reservation, storm water pollution pre conduct and plans vention ed associated inspections tribal develop several for ment conducted projects, site visits to evaluate pro as part of posed projects the use Lummi land permit process, and continued the development and mainte nance of several databases and the LNR webpage. Submitted by Natural Submitted by Natural Resources staff 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL News from the Lummi TERO Office Vocational TERO is here to enforce • Failure to comply with positions are 1-2 weeks. tribal law in order to ensure the TERO Ordinance For our temp Flaggers, if Rehabilitation’s that Indian/Native people may result in civil pen- the job is longer than 3 gain their rightful share alties. months, they will be ro- Yvonne Thomas- to employment, training, tated out to give our other PROJECT STATUS contracting, subcontract- flaggers work as well. ing, and all other economic FOR 2019 Miller We are in need of flag- opportunities on or near to work as a Counselor in Baseball Fields – LNCC, gers now! Come in and sign Submitted by: Yvonne the reservation. June 2008. I enrolled with General Contractor & up for the Temp Service Thomas-Miller San Diego State University If you are interested in Boss Construction, sub- if you have your Flaggers My name is Yvonne in the Post Employment jobs, training, or services contractor Card and Gear. We do not Thomas-Miller and I carry Training-American Indian with TERO please fill out have funding to get the gear Commods Connection my, Grandmother Maria Rehabilitation program I our Referral Application. It Phase 2 – FH Construc- for you. Jefferson‘s Indian name, is important that you keep received my Certificate on tion Re-License Program: Ne>Ye (Na Y Yah) meaning July 15, 2010 phone number, address, etc “One In The Middle”. updated with TERO for job Kwina to Scott Rd Side- OUT OF FUNDING The work area I’m using opportunities. walks – Quilceda Exca- FOR 2019 Currently, I am em- is accessible. I have a com- vation ployed part time by the puter with talking software TERO NAOB Registry This program is for Lummi Vocational Re- I-5 Salish Village – Fa- and use earphones as not enrolled LUMMI TRIBAL habilitation Program as All Construction Em- ber Construction & Ram to disturb my co-workers. MEMBERS ONLY. We will a Community Outreach ployers engaged in con- Construction assist ONE TIME, up to I have a Closed Circuit TV struction work on the lands Counselor since 2008. I monitor which doubles Sea Pond Barge Ramp – $500 for traffic fines, DOLconduct the orientations subject to the jurisdiction Fees, and SR-22 insurance as my computer monitor. of TERO shall give prefer- Quildceda Excavation when an individual comes It magnifies the print on in order to get your WA in for services. ence in any contract or sub- Skookum Hatchery Up- State Drivers License Re- paper materials under the contract awarded to quali - grade – Boss Construc- instated. I was diagnosed with monitor so it can be read. fied businesses listed on tion & WRS a very rare eye disease in I also have an AbbyY Find the TERO Native American If you would like to see February 1984 while in my scanner that allows me to Owned Business (NAOB) Kwina to Haxton Side- what is holding your driv- last year at The Evergreen scan printed material into Registry. If you own a Busi- walk Project – Quilceda ers license, create a DOL State University. I man- my computer so I can read ness and would like to be Construction License Express account by aged to graduate with my it. notified of upcoming proj- following these steps: PROJECT PROJECTION Bachelor’s degree in Art In preparation for this ects, come into the office to FOR 2020 1. Go To: www.dol.wa.gov and minored in Museum & position, I spend all day be added onto our Registry. Gallery Management. with a computer instructor Mackenzie Rd Sidewalk 2. Click on LEARN HOW Contractor provided by the Depart- Project TO REINSTATE YOUR One year after my di- Requirements ment Services for the blind DRIVERS LICENSE, un- agnosis of VKH, Vogt-Koy- Health Clinic to learn the key commands der the drivers tab. anagi-Harada syndrome, • All Contractors/Sub- to use my screen reader on contracts must meet I-5 Salish Village con- scar tissue formed on my 3. Click JOIN NOW, for my computer. It was ex- with TERO before tinued retina and optic nerve in license express hausting but all so worth it. commencing work my eyes. I gradually began Olsen Phase 1 4. Click Green JOIN NOW, losing my vision. Today, I feel truly blessed that • Any covered employ- I’m legally blind. Edna believed in me and ers not submitting a Temp Services: then License eXpress for individuals What can I see? I have gave me the break I needed completed compliance TERO Temp service only enough vision to see to do this job. I’m grate- plan will be denied the is a pass through for our 5. Follow the prompts about 5 feet around me ful to be working with the right to commence Contractors who call and with all your personal with blurred vision. Beyond Lummi Vocational Rehabil- business on the Lum- - information. request workers for imme the 5 feet is a blur. I can- itation Program team. I en- mi Nation Reserva- diate need. joy working and honored to tion. 6. Check your email and not read print or detailed If you meet the Qualifi- click on the activation link things meet with the community • A compliance plan cations and are interested to continue. for services and resources In 2008, I was getting should be submitted in getting on our TEMP available to assist in mov- 7. Follow prompts with all frustrated with my art busi- at least two (2) weeks Service, contact Teresa ing forward. your personal information ness. I was losing more prior to starting any Ray. You will be added to again. of my sight. I happen to Individuals with im- project. our waiting list and be reconnect with a friend pairments and barriers can • All contractors are required to check in to the 8. Then you can VIEW from The Evergreen State schedule an appointment required to submit a office weekly to let us know REINSTATEMENT RE- University, Edna Harper. with Lummi Vocational you are available for work. copy of contract with QUIREMENTS She was the Director of the Rehabilitation program at the compliance plan A majority of our temp Lummi Vocational Rehabil- 360-312-2072. to TERO. itation Program. I started Lummi Nation In Case of Inclement Drug Tip Hotline Weather Voicemail: LIBC Emergency Hotline 360-312-2270 will be updated by 7am Text: (360) 380-6998 LUMMI NATION 360-303-3052

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Canning Apple Sauce with Commods Apple Sauce with Canning 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL Greetings from Lummi Tribal Court If your name is on this list, please report to the Lummi Tribal Court for Jury Trial. Calendar date in December is: December 5, 2019 Please keep in mind that not all jury trials will proceed. Please call the Lummi Tribal Court AFTER 4:30 pm the day before the jury trial to ensure if a trial is going to proceed. Lummi Tribal Court 360-312-2239 If you did not receive your Jury Summons via mail, please update your address with both the Lummi Tribal Court and Enrollment Below is the list of persons summoned for jury duty for the months of August and September Our apologies if we missed anyone that has passed away recently. If you see a name of someone that has passed, please contact the Court Clerk’s office, and we will remove them from our list. Requests for exemption must be submitted in writing before the Trial Date proceeds. You cannot be excused by telephone, only written requests will be considered. If you see a name of a person that no longer resides on the reservation, please have them contact the Enrollment department and update their address. The Enrollment department is where the court receives the information regarding enrolled Lummi Tribal Members age 18 and over. Thank you. Elissa Charlene Alexander Taliesha Finkbonner Lavander Jefferson Liana Lane-Oneill Lan Alesha Rodriguez Elizabeth Ballew Heather Garcia Keesha Jefferson Isaiah Lawrence Jessie Roque Delbert Bitonti Thomas George Jr. Mathew Jeffries Ronald Lawrence Jr. Julie Roubideaux Rosalynn Bland Linda George Paul Jeffries Tremaine Lawrence Bethany Scarborough Wesley Bob Michelle George Matthew Jeffries Herman Lawrence-Olsen Luke Scarborough Christopher Bob George Guerrero Nancy Jeffries Robert Little Ralph Scott Jr. Edward Borsey Olivia Hamilton Cadence John Chai Long Lindsey Shaquanine Raven Borsey Nathan Hayward Jaycob Johnson Bradley Loyd Joshua Sieber Cavanaugh Bunton-Phair Mathew Hewett Rosemarie Johnson Lori Lucero Kenneth Simmonds Muriel Cagey Elden Hillaire Andrew Johnson Angela Mann Nancy Solomon Christine Cagey Joseph Hillaire Sr. Sharon A. Johnson Floyd Martin Karla Solomon Noemi Campos Kendall Hillaire Sasha Johnson Garrick Martin Laura Lee Solomon Jaenne Casimir Kimberly Hillaire Idelle Jojola Germaine Martin Theodore Solomon Riley Casimir Kathleen Humphreys- Leroy Joseph Manda Martin Andrea Solomon Jonathan Casimir Shafer Tamera Julius Kolby Martin Sarah Sturgeon Cheryl Chance Bradley James Christian Julius Kerri McKinley Jerimiah Sullivan Patricia Chance Patrick James Sr. Teja Julius Dee Minor Bobbie Joe Tally Kathleen Charles Sarah James Wylie Kamkoff Gertrude Misanes Danielle Thomas Sarah Cook Shamania James Kevin Kelly Connie Montenegro Irene Thomas Felicia Cooke KathleenJames Kashara Ketchersid Frank Morris Sr. Carlene Toby Rachel Cooper Nikcole James Donald Kinley Marie Nau Keith Tom Jr. Dennis Coss Jr. Genevieve James Maureen Kinley Marissa Noland Ramon Tom Sharon Coss Jewell Praying Wolf Richard Kinley II Audrey Noland-James Jesse Tom Kitsap Cultee III James Scott Kinley Danielle Olsen Carolyn Towksjhea Donna Mae Cultee Joseph James Steven Kinley Catlyn Owings Garnet Ward Sr. Jorden Deardorff Carol James Destiny Kinley Joseph Pantalia Sr. Gloria Washington Kody Lee Dennis Iralee James Destiny Kinley Priscilla Paul Laura Washington Kyle Richard Diehl T. J. Ryan Jameson Katina Laclair Natasha Perkins Dean Williams Ravon Diggs Richard Jefferson Elaine Lane Richard Peters Setrina Wilson Vinny Edenshaw Rita Jefferson Geneva Lane Ronald Phair Jr. Danayle Wilson Galen Estes James Jefferson II Michael Lane Janet Prince Gordon Wilson Jr. Juan Felix Jamie Jefferson Zachary Lane Jr. Jason Revey Patsy Wilson Melissa Felix David Jefferson III Zachary Lane Sr. Ronomus Revey Steve Wilson Jeannie Finkbonner Erin Jefferson Brian Lane Jr. Rosalee Revey Jacob Scott Kyle Finkbonner Angel Jefferson Shannon Lane Valentino Revey II York Sarha Lawrence Finkbonner Jr. Anthony Jefferson Kelton Lane Brandon Revey June Young Lawrence Finkbonner Sr. Candy Jefferson Demairus Lane Anthony Reyes Jr. Tiffani Zamudio Raydean Finkbonner Verona Jefferson Victoria Lane Sharon Roberts A friendly reminder that Fall grades and Winter schedules are due immediately. Please remind Lummi students to submit this paperwork. Lummi Higher Education Lummi Nation Administration Center Planning Department, 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 LUMMI NATION (360) 312-2162 or E-mail: [email protected] 8 QUOL 9 - SQUOL Lummi Vocational Lummi Vocational apart. It is amazing being a addict and to berecovering used to help others change their lives. My job is amaz want peopleI ing. to know to never give up. Rehabilitation Program has been amazing. When I was not it working was stressful. I would come to my counselor Anthony unload. and Westbrook Rehabilitation Vocational would help me with school, counseling and guidance. They have also supported to work. me with transition Department: & Archives Records Janice “Hon- Director: etia” Jefferson (312-2059) [email protected] Staff: 4 FTE Lummi Tribal (100%) members Staff: LaClair Jr. Wilfred II Tech Archives (312-2060) Daniel Neil II Supervisor Tech Records (312-2062) J Bob Nicky Tech Records Contact Information: 2665 Road – N-1500 Kwina 98226 Bellingham, WA Dept. Divisions: Archives Management & Records Mission Statement: To the Lummi Nation serve and protect- preserving by and busi- ing the historical of the Tribe, ness records records and to provide management services to Commu- LIBC and Tribal nity. ------Danayle Wilson is a Danayle Wilson is a Danayle Wilson is an Danayle Wilson is an October – no files brought files no – October Totals-141 2019 Files Closed ICW •0 Disposal-191/280 •LCC 4620/50,047 Pag •Planning Dispos •3 Archival Requests 9 Accession Archival •1017 Coordinator Records •3 100-0160 Budget 72.12% 150-0160 Budget 60.45% 158-0160 Publications no attended the followingWe or Meeting Directors •1 covery Coach for Lummi Lummi for Coach covery Counseling Services and at tends school at Northwest 3.3 a College with Indian and takes GPA, care of her niece. baby and children six great example of joy and appreciation when it comes to her new found career as a Recovery Coach. She ex plained that she also helps people with resources and that she is good at find ing people who have been Coun Lummi away from seling Services. Some of the people who knew me when I was addicted and doing they see what I’m now and they are inspired and encouraged to do bet ter. Drugs tear families enrolled Lummi Tribal enrolled Lummi Tribal Member. She manages to work full-time as a Re down Files-2,546 Documents & 10,388 Pages Pages Scanned -11,275 boxes-797 Documents es Scanned & Archived 191/280 YTD Documents al-530/922 -4879/9836 Pages Scanned-Archived YTD 3789 YTD Training 3 YTD of Spent 148,431.01 YTD $ $208,226.00 Spent YTD $ 46,521.26 of $ 77,633.00 (bud this month changes get not entered should be carry over from last year) meetings in October: Retreat1/9 YTD - - - - Community Updates Community 0/2 Child Support Files Files Child Support 0/2 •0/10 files returned from files returned •18/199 •0/2 ETC •0/11 filesreturned from •3/10 files returned from •0/9 Planning files re files re Probation •0/5 •8/44 Prosecutor files files Defender Public •0/5 School files Tribal •0/11 Cubic Feet•0 Ac (Boxes) •0 Photos Transferred to VCR •0 Hours of Video month-0 this funerals •5 Closed Probate •Realty doc files-73 September-3 YTD Returned the Clinic from the Courts Human Resources LCW turned turned returned returned returned cessioned 370 YTD Seagate 1 12,340 YTD Tapes converted to current media 72 YTD funeral book completed 55 YTD Files uments-276 Pages ------

Records & Archives Records •11/89-2019 resolutions resolutions •11/89-2019 •11/89-Resolution added Access Autho •0/17-2019 •0/15-Full Box Request var from requests •26-file •0/0 Behavioral Health file Support Child •3/12 •0/103 filerequest from •15/229 file request from Train •3/8-Employment •1/12 Human Resources Child Indian Wel •0/88 •0/2 IT file requests Planning File re •2/12 •0/3 Probation requests •2/38 Prosecutor filere •0/1 Public Defenders •1/3 Tribal Attorneys •1/11 LNS Tribal School •29 files returned 308 ber 2019 are as follows: scanned and certified electronic for to H:drive access rizations 17 YTD 15 YTD ious departments 522 YTD file requests requests the Clinic Courts ing Cener fare quests quests ------

Success Story: Danayle Wilson Success Story: Danayle Lummi Vocational Rehabilitation Lummi Vocational We encourage you to encourage you to We We continue to work The numbers for Octo-

submit pictures (we can can (we pictures submit birth make copies), an nouncements, death cer tificates, wedding photos, graduation an invitations, photos, or nouncements class pic sporting events, tures, yearbooks or annu to begin or etc. naming, als, add to your family history. If you need to schedule us home your into to come to scan these documents please call us at 360-312- 2060. And remember we are just a holding place for preservation unless you you con release them to us, trol who has access to them. on our day to day services and other projects. We are 75% done with the LCC disposal. Work on the on put was files closed ICW hold to finish up the LCC Disposal. This project will continue once the disposal completed We is complete. the Realty files that were brought to us but have to wait for Realty to bring us more files before we can continue with this proj ect. We purchased a card folder and 2 negative-slide converters this month. We also supportedcon LVOC donations, gift with ference Youth Academy with help or Treating and for Trunk also Head Start Trick or Treating. 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL

Elders Birthday Lunch October 17, 2019

Thanking Mary Neil for her years of service to the Lummi Nation

Tribal Member and Attorney Mary Neil has worked for and to protect and preserve our Schelangen.

LUMMI NATION Lummi Indian Business Council thanks Mary Neils for her years of service. Mary’s last day before her next venture is Wednesday, November 28, 2019. 10 QUOL 11 SQUOL Community Updates Community October 20, 2019 October

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Lummi Nations Annual Trunk or Treat October 31, 2019 LUMMI NATION

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Recognizing All our Service Men and Women

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LA CONNER TURKEY TROT 2019 Family fun, train rides, pony rides face painting, and crafts A favorite event among locals – and Thanksgiving holiday with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sedro-Woolley begins at visitors alike – is the annual La Conner Turkey Trot. 3 pm and goes until 5pm. The face painting, balloon art The Turkey Trot is a hometown run on Thanksgiving and crafts will take place at The Redeemer on Metcalf. morning in the beautiful waterfront town of La Conner, Make sure to get there well before 5pm as the lines will Washington. What could be better than going for a run or close around 4:30 so that way everyone can enjoy the walk first thing on Thanksgiving morning so that you can parade and tree lighting! This year we are excited to justify indulging a little bit more of the wonderful foods announce that Mary Purcell Elementary will be joining our served for Thanksgiving dinner? We think this event is a celebration with a Festival of Arts. They plan to decorate brilliant idea – and so do our racers! the downtown area with artwork and sing at the gazebo starting at 3. The La Conner Schools Booster Club hosts the Turkey Trot. Bring your entire family and enjoy this Thanksgiving Holiday Lights Obstacle Dash morning tradition to support a great cause – this year’s Blaine's 8th Annual Holiday Lights Dash - proceeds will benefit the La Conner High School football Saturday, December 7, 2019 program helping supply student-athletes with the NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! Lincoln Park at 1800 H equipment, implements, and opportunities to help make Street! them successful. Bring the family out to beautiful downtown Blaine for this This year for 2019, we have many great prizes awarded family friendly fun dash. A short but challenging obstacle to the top three overall finishers. Also, we are raffling off run starts off the festivities at 2:00 pm at the H Street more prizes during the race. One raffle ticket comes with entrance to Lincoln Park, Blaine, WA. Day of registration each registration. Be sure to check back in the gym after opens at 1:00 pm. Sponsored by the Blaine-Birch Bay Park the race to see if you won. and Recreation District 2. The course winds along the gravel path inside Lincoln Park traversing through the ALL RUNNERS ARE WINNERS AND RECEIVE A FREE trails and returns to the H Street entrance. You can either BAG OF PIONEER POTATOES! run or walk this course! Families are encouraged to dress in holiday attire! Strollers, wagons, or sleighs on wheels SUNDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2019 welcomed for the younger family members! SEATTLE CENTER @ 5TH + HARRISON From its humble beginnings in 1970 when a group of Fairhaven Frosty 5k & 10k Race friends from the University of Washington decided to December 7 th. 2019| 10:00AM 5k & 10k Race Start hold their own marathon, the Seattle Marathon Family of Events has grown into one of the largest combination Registration marathon/half marathon in the Northwest. That first There is NO race day registration, so sign up online to marathon 49 years ago sported less than 30 runners. This secure your spot before the race sells out. year, 8,000 participants are expected for the marathon and half marathon walking and running events. Join Registration opens October 18 and will close December 4. us the Sunday after Thanksgiving for Seattle's Original T-shirts available with registration for $20 but must be Hometown Marathon purchased through registration by November 27.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 01 2019 Registration There is NO race day registration, so sign up online to Full Marathon Run/Walk secure your spot before the race sells out. 7:00am 5th Ave + Harrison St Registration opens October 18 and will close December 4. T-shirts available with registration for $20 but must be Half Marathon Run/Walk purchased through registration by November 27. 7:00am 5th Ave + Harrison St 2019 Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham Saturday, December 14, 2019 *Note: Wheelchair/Hand crank events start 5 minutes Bellingham High School before the run/walk events. Get your jingle on at the MOST FUN & FESTIVE holiday Victory Recovery Area fun-run around – all to battle the #1 cause of disability! 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall Jingle Bell Dash 5K10K walk-run & kids dash to Santa Sedro-Whoolleyville Presents a Christmas Seafares' Memorial park Whobulation December 7 and 14, 2019! December 14, 2019 | 10am

The First Saturday in December is our major Winter Registration begins at 8:30am event. We will start the celebration with the Ugly Sweater Dash starting at 2pm. Pre-registration for the Ugly DECEPTION PASS 25K Sweater Dash will start November 4th at the Chamber of SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2019 DECEPTION Commerce and day of registration will start at 1pm on the PASS STATE PARK, WA 7th at the High School. We are encouraging participants 9:00 AM- WEST POINT AMPHITHEATER to put on their ugliest sweater or costume and join us for Bowman Bay, mile 7.3 the dash through downtown Sedro-Woolley. There will Our races strive to use as few disposable products as be prizes for the fastest runner and the ugliest sweater/ possible, therefore our aid stations will not have single use costume. Leashed dog and stroller friendly! For the Ugly paper cups. We highly recommend that runners carry their Sweater Dash Application, Click Here own cup or bottle or other drinking vessel. We will have LUMMI NATION Ultra Aspire collapsible cups for sale at the race for $5. 16 QUOL 17 - - SQUOL mind, body, and spirit. spirit. mind, body, and useful be These can for our children as well. Here are to utilize graphics some throughout the week or even daily for yourself and you like your family. If these would graphics and like to see more follow and like our page on Facebook @lum Instagram- and miprojectaware Contact Us 2665 Kwina Rd. Bellingham Wa 98226 (360)380-6659 Fax: (360)380-6976 Facebook and Instagram @lummiprojectaware - A.W.A.R.E.: Lummi Project Lummi Project Self-Awareness, self- Self-Awareness, Monthly tips from Monthly tips from mastery, and self-care all all mastery, and self-care it times most and time take on take to an easy task isn’t especially whenit feels like life is moving too quickly. Whether it is understand ing our emotions to making sure we are getting enough sleep, sometimes we forget just howimportant it is It ourselves. to prioritize in check to important is assess to with ourselves our feelings and emotions, us in ground clarity, gain and moment the present better care of our to take - - - - Community Updates Community We hope October your October Overview Weekly Song and Dance Weekly Song and New pop up works shops- time and dates to be an nounced was spooktacular and filled and spooktacular was with laughter and joy. It was an exciting month for us here at Lummi Project We co-hosted A.W.A.R.E.! Healing of the Canoe Train ing on 2019 October 3rd, Counselingwith the Lummi Services. The week of the 6-12th we made a push to destigmatize mental health Men for community in our Week. Awareness tal Illness We hosted a Noon walk STIGMA, THE “END called REACH OUT” on World Mental Health Day and of National observance in Depression Screening day we hosted the “Donut Be to engage event Afraid” conversation further about destigmatizing mental health and the importance screen health mental of ings. - - - - Follow up

Upcoming events •Self-Sufficiency Develop •Self-Sufficiency Devel •Youth Leadership •Pop-Up Workshops Leader •Quarterly Youth youth •Chaperoning at •Cultural Connection Prepara Journey •Canoe •Weekly Song and Dance •Family Connection Child •Parent Interactive •Positive Indian Parenting •Incredible Years •Crisis Outreach •Case Management •Healing of the Canoe •Youth Mental Health ment opment ship Conference different events tion Therapy Curriculum First Aid Training ------Lummi Project A.W.A.R.E. Project Lummi Lummi Door-to-Door Campaign Lummi Door-to-Door ur Future and Lummi and Future Our Witnessing Connections- Native Crime, of Victims Lummi from staff and volunteers month this Earlier awareness. health mental and prevention suicide for resources and information provide to effort collaborative a as this did We Estitem-sen, We did the best we can. It was a beautiful thing witness volunteers 28 amazing walk through the doors of the out reach please one like would and one receive didn’t you if or toolkit wellness your with questions or concerns any had you If Hy’shqe again to our community and to our volunteers. Individually we are a drop but together we are an ocean. We as a col Lummi Project Lummi Project Project Managers in

Our services include •Lead Education Agency •Connection to Mental to Mental •Connection

F.S.D., B.S.D., and L.N.S. Project A.W.A.R.E. all came together to wrap our arms around the community. Project A.W.A.R.E. all came together to wrap our arms around Our goal was to reach as many houses as possible. In total there were houses. 11 zones and approximately 1000 We wanted to connect to our families with the wellness and cultural connections that promotes balance, mental them to community link kits, wellness, resiliency and to express our commitment to preserve a healthy community. Wexliem at 7:30 in the morning with such great enthusiasm and energy. We really came together with one mind and one heart, netsemat iyte shawloen. We apologize if we didn’t reach your home, or if we missed you. It was not our intentions to leave anyone out. We were grateful to the homes that opened their doors to share feedback in regards the support needed for their optimal health and wellness. to us here at Lummi Project A.W.A.R.E. We would be happy to connect with you! lective team learned great a deal. Moving forward we will work to ensure that essential and appropriate health and human services are provided to our families. We look forward to continuing the efforts of the Lummi Door-to-Door Campaign! A.W.A.R.E. stands for Ad A.W.A.R.E. vancing Wellness and Re siliency Education. Our in mission is to preserve, pro mote, and protect our tra ditional way of life- Schel for caring angen through youth and their families. We in want to help those our community reach per and self- life goals, sonal by linking determination them to community and We cultural connections. work to ensure that essen tial and appropriate health are services human and provided to native students the in families their and Ferndale School District, Dis School Bellingham Nation Lummi and trict, Schools. Health Resources, Com Health Resources, munity Resources, and and Resources, munity Education Services 2019 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 Dixon Veterans Day tory and the Future; and Kinley Martin took a few want to receive pain medi- November Days On the 11th hour of the Turtle Island Storyteller: days off and flew to Las- Ve cation or artificial nutri- Let Them Stay; and Coast gas. Ken Burns and Gayle tion, resuscitation, desired Native American 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice be- Salish Totem Pole on DVD James traveled to Worley, quality of life and end of Heritage Month and two CDs. She was a Idaho to attend Honor- life treatments including Nov 28, Thanksgiving Day tween Germany and the Allied nations came into passionate fan of the Seat- ing the Elders event at treatments you don’t want – All LIBC offices closed tle Super Sonics basketball the Coeur d’Alene Casino. to receive. Ask your doctor Nov 29, Native American effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was team. It was disheartening Angela Martin Solomon to add a Do Not Resusci- Heritage Day – All LIBC when the NBA moved her participated in the Oc- tate Order (DNR) to your offices closed commemorated for the first time. In 1954, Veteran’s beloved Sonics to Okla- cupation of the Capitol in medical records. It allows Nov 29, Black Friday homa City. Olympia demonstrating for you to list other special Xwlemi Anthem organizations urged Con- gress to change the word Frances Gladys (Lane) immediate and emergent instructions for your care. Che-Shesh-Whe-Wheleq, “Armistice” to “Veterans”. James, Che top ie, May climate change. Josie War- For example, some people Survivors of the Flood. Congress approved this 20, 1924 – April 28, 2013 bus came for a visit from may not want to remain on I am a survivor of the great change and November 11th, she was born on Portage Chehalis, Washington. life support. flood. a federal holiday, became a Island; raised by her grand- Marjorie Case was visited The durable power of Come here my Indian peo- day to honor all American mother where they raised by her daughters; Barbara, attorney for healthcare ple. veterans, where ever and 500 sheep. Auntie Fran Doris, and Charley, her son s is given to the person Stand strong, stand to- whenever they served. We learned to spin and knit at Pat, her granddaughter, you want to make medi- gether. are proud of our Veterans; an early age. She gathered and great-granddaughter. cal decisions for you in an I am a survivor of the great past, present, and future. traditional materials; ce- Marge indicated it was a emergency, usually family flood. dar and alder barks, cedar very happy, happy time or friend. Veteran in Memoriam to see her family. Pat was Shelangen roots, cattails, bear grass, Influenza MSgt James R. Alex- thus becoming a master visiting from Alaska. Our way of life. Sur- ander fought in the Nor- Flu season has arrived. vival of the environment weaver. Her work included Sterilization mandy Invasion landing twill-pleated cedar and Indigenous Women According to the CDC (Cen- has always been our prior- on Omaha Beach. He was ter for Disease Control) ity. Our culture is simple, cherry fiber bags; cedar An important and one of five Lummi men whoand bear grass baskets of people 65 years and older take care of earth and it will gallantly fought on D-Day; untold story: the abuses are at greater risk of seri- take care of you. We man- all shapes and uses; cedar committed against Native Jimmy Adams, Dudley Jef- hats; elegant blankets and ous complications from aged our resources with ferson, Bill Alexander, and American women by the the flu because we have Native Knowledge. The robes of handspun, twill- United States Government Earl Thomas. He joined woven mountain goat or weaker immune systems. white man came into our the Army when he was 15 during the 1960’s and 70’s: We bear the greatest bur- country destroying pristine sheep wool. Auntie Fran, removed from their fami- years old. His four brothers as everyone knew and loved den of severe flu. In recent rivers, lakes, forests while shipped out and he wanted lies and sent to boarding years, between 70% and poisoning the waterways. her, always kept busy weav- schools, forced relocation to join up. MSgt Alexander ing, knitting and teaching. 90% of seasonal flu-related Their greed depleted the fought in WWll and the away from their tradition- deaths have occurred in salmon runs. They took In 1990, the Washington Korean War, where he was al lands and involuntary seniors. Flu is quite seri- without asking and de- State Historical Society sterilization. As many as severely wounded. At the presented Fran and her ous for older people. We stroyed everything they time of his death, he was 70,000 Native Americans should also be up to date touched. They considered son, Bill James with the sterilized without consent the highest decorated Na- Peace and Freedom Award with pneumococcal vac- themselves superior and tive American of all time. during the 60s, 70s, and cination to protect against treated us disrespectfully. for Advancing public un- 80s at the hands of the US He was awarded the Sil- derstanding of the cultural pneumococcal disease, We survived by living with ver Star, Bronze Star with government such as pneumonia, men- the ideals and teachings diversity of the people of Combat V and 2 Oak Leaf Washington State. In 2002, It is estimated over a ingitis, and bloodstream of the Ancestors. Respect Clusters, Purple Heart with twenty-year period be- infections. Pneumococcal sacred lands and burial she was inducted into the 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, plus tween 1960 and 1980 that pneumonia is an exam- sites. We protect the envi- Northwest Women’s Hall many campaign medals tens of thousands of Native ple of a serious flu-related ronment by implementing of Fame as a nationally rec- and ribbons. ognized Native American American women were complication that can cause strict codes and laws. Keep sterilized without their death. Talk to your doctor out of Madrona Point, non- Know the Ancestors artist. She happily shared and taught culture and knowledge or consent. about the pneumococcal tribal not permitted on Pauline R. Hillaire vaccine and be sure you get Portage Island or on our traditions of the Salish Sea. The “superior” white Scalla, Of the Killer Whale, a flu shot. Flu vaccinations beaches. March 28, 1933- May 23, She loved her family, her race was threatened by po- people, her work, and her are available at Little Bear 2016 - 2013 National En- tential population growth Indigenous religious beliefs. Her legacy of minority races. Native Creek on Tuesday, Novem- Thanksgiving dowment for the Arts Na- ber 5th. tional Heritage Fellowship will live on through those Americans have continu- As a kid, I grew up in Award. The nation’s high- who follow her example ously held a lower social Cellulitis Lummi, attending Lummi est honors in the folk and and teachings. and socio-economic status Cellulitis is a deep in- Day School and learning traditional arts, Fellow- Elders on the Go than whites. The period of fection of the skin caused from white man’s books. I ships recognize folk and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwu- eugenic sterilizations in the by bacteria and is a com- read about “pilgrims and traditional artists for their mixw 60s and 70’s was an indi - mon, potentially serious Indians” celebrating to- rect method of eradicating artistic excellence and ef- Squamish Nation, the bacterial skin infection and gether. Later in life it took forts to conserve America’s the indigenous population. a type of infection that af- on a whole new meaning; name X̱wemelch’stn, trans- culture for future genera- lates to “Fast Moving Water Who will Decide? fects the tissue underneath. finding out it was all a greattions. Scalla, a historian, The affected skin appears big lie. There are two sides of Fish”, relating to the A living will is a docu- story teller, orator, and ge- Capilano River. It is also ment explaining whether or swollen and red and is to every story, theirs and nealogist. She was awarded typically painful and warm ours. Thanksgiving is a day known as the Capilano In- not you want to be on life the Washington Governor’s dian Reserve. support if you fall termi- to the touch. Cellulitis oc- of mourning and protest Heritage Award in 2004. curs when bacteria, most since it commemorates the We traveled to Skwx- nally ill and will die shortly She was a member of the without life support, or into commonly streptococcal arrival of settlers in North Seattle Folk Life Council wú7mesh Úxwumixw to bacteria, enter through the America and the centuries break bread with the peo- an irreversible coma or per- and the Setting Sun Dance sistent vegetative state. It skin through an opening, of oppression and genocide Group; Black Dog Produc- ple. It’s been a long time such as cut, scrape, burn, that followed. We don’t since we traveled to British states if you do (or do not) tion of Bellingham, Wash- want artificial life support if or surgical incision, or even think about pilgrims and ington. She published sev- Columbia and we are hon- a bug bite or sting. It’s im- all that malarkey. It’s a ored by the invitation. either: you become termi- eral books, Indian Policy: nally ill and will die shortly portant to identify and treat day for enjoying a big feast Crime or Reason; A Totem Enjoying the sites cellulitis early because the with friends and family, without life support; or Pole History: The Work of through was you fall into an irreversible condition can spread rap- drumming, singing, and Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire; Theresa Jones, Wilma Ol- idly throughout your body. dancing, giving thanks for coma or persistent vegeta- Rights Remembered: A Sal- sen, Cheri Morris, Ada tive state. A living will also According to the Mayo the many gifts the Creator ish Grandmother Speaks Kiley, and Loretta Olsen.

LUMMI NATION lets you make decisions Clinic, people with diabetes bestowed upon us. on American Indian His- Connie Martin and Renay about whether or not you (Continued on Page 21 ) 18 QUOL 19 - - - - SQUOL Walk the path the An You can find out more sage with your name and name and sage with your number and Charles Miller will return your call. cestors intended you to walk, with peace har and the envi Protect mony. the water; and ronment care of Take is life. water yourself in all that you of each care take do and Teach the children other. as you were taught. Thank a Veteran, his shake hand. Enjoy Thanksgiving and IndigenousPeople’s Day. Each in your own words, each in your own way. For a world united in peace, let us bow our heads and loves, time, next Until pray. and laugh smiles, hugs, ter. Hy’shqe Si’am \o/ Kwo’sel’wet got used up a long time long time got used up a ago. What we are left with is hard We work. can only we work be successful if what we together to do agree is necessary, then speak that truth together to everyone who lives here. Salmon Jr. The Billy Frank was developed Coalition by legacy Billy’s honor to all in the best connecting of us to face the challenges before us and do the work needed to maintain the health, wealth and culture of our region. about the Billy Frank at Coalition Salmon Jr. https://salmondefense. org/projects/advocate/ coalition/ Contact: Tony Meyer, NWIFC, (360) 438-1180 ------Lost and Found I, Charles I, Miller found Our coalition is devel As a first step we are There are no more easy •Movie Night, Saturdays •Movie Night, Saturdays – Ministers •Eucharistic Sunday eve •Prayer Jam, •No overnight guests with parking with •Handicap parking •Unauthorized of Unauthorized•Loitering an item that may be of an item that may be of value to someone out there. It was found at Wexliem – Drive, View Lummi 2100 Washington Bellingham, 98226. If you can identify the lost item then I will return to you. You can contact Charles Miller at (360) 758-3500 between the hours – 8:00am to Monday – Friday. 4:30pm Please leave a detailed mes 6:00pm – popcorn and goodies, no “R” movies mid morning Saturdays nings – Love nings – Love One Another – refreshments 6:00-7:30 from out approval prior Senior Program Manager placard only be towed at will – Vehicle expense owner’s call 911 persons, six times the number of six times the number of salmon harvested by fish ermen. oping recommendations to stable maintain seal and that populations lion sea won’t undermine salmon recovery efforts. calling for an assessment of pinniped of the status region this in populations to the optimal determine populations sustainable seal and sea lion of harbor stocks that won’t slow need If salmon recovery. we support lethal re be, moval of problem animals the on efforts to similar Columbia River. answers when it comes to salmon recovery. Those ------Opinions & Perspectives & Opinions Bear Buzz Healthy habitat is is Healthy habitat We also support in We know that preda Elder’s Luncheon, 2nd Elder’s Luncheon, 2nd • •Activity Room open M-F •Bingo & games, every Wednesdays •Shopping, Mt •Shop-’til-you-Drop Call for M-F 12:00 •Lunch 3rd Lunch •Birthday •Daylight Savings Time Hours, Visiting •Winter Seniors in Action (Continued from Page 20) critical for both naturally naturally critical for both spawning and hatchery salmon to sustain their populations. Until habitat can be restored, hatcheries to key remain salmon re covery. The Billy Frank Jr. Coalition supportsSalmon and federal state, increased other funding to provide for increased salmon pro duction and maintenance of state,federal, and tribal non-profit hatchery facili ties in the region. produc hatchery creased to watersheds key in tion produce salmon for Indian fisher non-Indian and ies and contribute to prey availability for southern the on based orcas resident latest science. such by pinnipeds tion as harbor seals and Cali fornia sea lions on both salm adult and juvenile on is out of balance and slowing salmon recovery significantly.Harbor seal populations in the Sal ish Sea alone have grown from about 8,500 to nearly two the past in 80,000 decades. It has been docu mented that seals and sea lions are eating more than and those with poor circu extra to take need lation precautions to skinprevent infection can The injury. also spread to the blood, bones, lymph system, heart, or nervous system. These infections can lead to am putation, shock, or death. If you suspect you have doctor; see your cellulitis, call Lummi Tribal Health Center at (360) 312-2494. Tuesday Reef at Silver 9am – 3pm other Thursday after lunch – great prizes! 12:30 Vernon TBD transportation Thursday ends at 2am November 3rd – 8:00pm 8:00am - - - - - WIN, WIN, Baltimore 30 12/22- Arizona 49ers at 5:15pm 49ers at 1:25pm LOSS, Seattle 16 Falcons at 10am Rams at 5:20pm We are advocating for We are advocating for We are working to re 10/27- At Atlanta Eagles at 5:20pm Panthers at 10am 12/02- Minnesota Vikings at 5:15pm 12/15- At Carolina 11/03- Tampa Bay Cardinals at 1:25pm 12/29- San Francisco 12/08- At Los Angeles Buccaneers at 1:05pm 11/24- At Philadelphia 11/11- At San Francisco the second Salmon Summit.the second Salmon They include restoring and disappearing protecting enhancing salmon habitat, and hatchery production, management of seal and sea lion populations. expanding salmon habitat of protection by supporting streamside habitat through science-based uniform, re the across requirements gion. That means creating healthy streamside buffers with plenty of mature trees and vegetation that keep water temperatures low, and riverbanks stabilize in- to diverse contribute stream habitat for salmon. vise habitat standards in the state’s Growth Manage land- other Act and ment guidelines use protection from one of No Net Loss to one of Net Gain. We know that we salmon are losing it can than faster habitat the that and be restored to lead not does quo status also We recovery. salmon advocate for a statewide system to permit tracking ac transparency, create countability and efficiency land-use deci in tracking sions. Return to Cooperation Return - - - - -

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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 Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition a Coalition Salmon Frank Jr. Billy WIN, Seattle 27 WIN, Seattle 32 WIN, Seattle 30 LOSS, Saints 33 Browns at 10am Rams at 5:20pm Saints at 1:25pm The Billy Frank Jr. Jr. Frank Billy The We formed the coali formed We Earlier this month, we 10/20- Baltimore Steelers, at 10am, 09/29-At Arizona Ravens at 1:25pm 09/08- Cincinnati WIN, Seahawks 21 WIN 28 Seahawks 10/03- Los Angeles Bengals at 1:05pm, 10/13- At Cleveland 09/22- New Orleans 09/15- At Pittsburgh Cardinals @1:05 pm

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By Lorraine Loomis Chair, NWIFC Salmon Coalition is looking forward to another year of working together to accom plish responsible manage responsible through ment leadership. tion of tribal, state and sport local policy leaders, fisher commercial and men, conservation groups, and business scientists, others following the inau Pacific Jr. Frank Billy gural Salmon Summit in March Our goal is to return 2018. to the kind of cooperation that has always been the keyto natural resources management in our region. presented our priorities at 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] 2019 QUOL Legal SQUOL

TO: COLBY MILLER The notice shall state as follows: Case No.: 2019 CVNP 5539 To JESI WHITEANTELOPRE Case No.: 2018 CVNP 5292 The below-named petitioner has started an action in The below-named petition has started an action in the Lummi Tribal Court asking it to ISSUE A NON- the Lummi Tribal Court asking it to PARENTAL CHILD CUSTODY ORDER. You can obtain a copy of the petition at the address below. If you do ISSUE NON PARENTAL CUSTODY ORDER. You can obtain a copy of the petition at the not file a written response within 21 days after the first day of publication of this notice, the court may enter address below. If you do not file a written response a default judgment against you granting for the relief within 21 days after the first day requested. of publicaiton of this notice, the court may enter a default judgement against you granting Court’s Name: Lummi Tribal Court for the relief requested. Court’s Address: 2665 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Courts Name: Lummi Tribal Court Petitioner’s Name: LUMMI VICTIMS OF CRIME Courts Address: 2665 Kwina Road., Bellingham, WA 98226 Next Court Date: December 9, 2019 AT 9:00AM. Petitioner’s Name: Lummi Victims of Crime Next Court Date: 12/10/18 at 10:30

TO: Steven Mosttler Jr. Case No.: 2019 CVPD 5606 The below-named petitioner has started an action in the Lummi Tribal Court asking it to ISSUE AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION. You can obtain a copy of the petition at the address below. If you do not file a written response within 21 days after the first day of publication of this notice, the court may enter a default judgment against you granting for the relief requested. Court’s Name: Lummi Tribal Court Court’s Address: 2665 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Petitioner’s Name: LUMMI VICTIMS OF CRIME Next Hearing: December 30, 2019 at 9:00am LUMMI NATION

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Happy Birthday to SisterCub, Angela Martin Solomon. Wishing you the best Birthday ever. Lots of love and hugs to the best Sister in the universe. Always in my heart, always in my prayers. Happy Birthday Edward Lee Jones from your two favorite Sisters. Angela Martin Solomon and Kwoselwet. Wishing you the Best birthday and many more to come. Take it Easy Breezy you have a long way to slide. Happy Indigenous People’s day to my beautiful Grandchildren. Lenny, Lettie and Linc-Linc. It’s important you know about our culture and traditions especially about Indigenous People’s Day. Grandma loves you very much. Big Bear hugs. Memories are so important. They remind us of those days gone by. Of the people who were or continue to be a part of our life. The places we have visited. The laughter and yes even the tears. This is the month of Remembrance. We remember all those who gave their all so that we could “live” the Wishing our Grandma Della Mccluskey Wishing our son Willy D Owings life we have. YES all our Veterans. To each Ches-co-mot a happy birthday on Nov 12th. Kwel-si-mech-ten lll a very happy 15th of you we say THANK YOU FOR YOUR Thanks for always helping out with your Love birthday on Nov 5th. 15 years have gone by SERVICE and we Welcome you home. Our Bug Leah. We love you to pieces. Wishing so fast. Thanks for being the best big brother prayers were answered the day you returned you the best today and always. Love: Mia, ever to your little sisters. We love you to home safe! And our hearts still hurt for those Willy, Adison, Lil Willy and Leah pieces son. Always remember your Meka is who didn’t. But we will always REMEMBER watching over you. Enjoy your special day. each of them. This month is also our time Love: Mom, Dad, Adison and Leah of GIVING THANKS. We are ever so thankful for our families, our community, for our workers within our community and for those who lead. We give thanks for the Have a safe, food we get from the sea, the air, and the ground. We offer payers to each for their sacrifice so that we may enjoy a meal. For today we call upon each other to celebrate warm, and the following who have BIRTHDAYS… 2 Shayna Peters 2 Amanda Peters 6 Gary Veale Happy 14 Brad James 15 Sasha Johnson 15 LaMiah Hillaire 16 Allyson Lumbert Thanksgiving HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! MAKE A WISH! And REMEMBER you must GEET OUUT ANND WALK!! Love you all! Don’t Forget to submit your birthday wishes, anniversaries, news, announcements, congratulations and pictures by December 5th for the December issue of the Squol Quol. Please submit your pictures and other information to [email protected] Please help us welcome our little buddle of joy, Born to Paul Cline Sr. and Amy Rose Cline. or at our office at the LIBC Paul Keith Cline Jr. was born on November 7, 2019; weighing 7 lbs, 10 oz, and 20 inches long. Paul Jr. is the little brother of Tony Cline, the grandson of Roswell Cline and Dawn Admin Building, Upstairs. Cline; the grandson of Gordy Irons and Rosalynn Hills. Paul Jr. was born on Ross and LUMMI NATION Dawn’s 49th wedding anniversary.

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at follow Call Bill Rickie Howard Davis property appraisal appraisal 20% below 20% below May 29, 1956 - Nov 01, 2019 Moles Ferndale, 2039 Main St. (206)361-6587 4 bedroom on 4 bedroom 3.33 acres trust 3.33 acres trust House for Sale House November 1, 2019, surrounded by his lummicommunications For events, updates, re- events, For scheduling & other info. scheduling & other Baker High School. On June 5, 1995 he Rickie H. Davis, age 63, passed away on in Bellingham, WA to Leonard and Ethel Lummi Communications (Farnharn) Davis. He graduated from Mt. family. Rickie was born on May 29, 1956, parents; brother Steve Davis and son Aaron Davis, William A. and Jeremy A. Miller and and helping with the housework. He worked spiritual life. Most of all he loved being with Obituaries his sons and grandchildren. He is survived by https://www.facebook.com/ at Sampson Rope and later worked at Lummi held at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 5, at loved going to the mountains, hunting, and his other relatives. He is preceded in death by his Oyster Hatchery with his father-in-law. Rickie Riley A. Casimir; numerous grandchildren and Casimir. A viewing for family and friends was for his wife including bringing her coffee in bed his wife Donnelle Davis; sons Brady and Joshua married Donnelle L. Casimir. He did everything Announcements 360-312-2466 Mable Mable Wilson Lea from my heart. my from For your information information your For Lummi Tribal Health Center Tribal Lummi Hysque, from the bottom of my heart the bottom of my from Hysque, having a Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare in place. healthcare for Attorney of Power a Durable having Power of Attorney for health care. This document is imminent. is imminent. This document health care. for Attorney of Power it is a legal binding contract that if you get sick you designate a designate sick you get that if you it is a legal binding contract tumor on his brain, followed by three rounds of chemo therapy. of chemo therapy. rounds three by followed tumor on his brain, In March my brother was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. cancer. lung four with stage was diagnosed brother my In March decisions that resulted in extreme tension within our family, our tension within our family, in extreme decisions that resulted person whom you trust to make decisions for your health care if health care your decisions for trust to make person whom you grief, of our oldest brother the glue that kept us together. Please us together. the glue that kept of our oldest brother grief, law Terry gave him the best care possible at home. To no avail my my avail no To at home. possible him the best care gave Terry law him: decisions he would make himself if he had the capacity to do if he had the capacity himself make decisions he would him: best friend, confidant, and the coolest, crazy, caring man I had the crazy, and the coolest, confidant, best friend, close beautiful family. Of course we all suffered the loss, agonizing agonizing the loss, all suffered Of course we close beautiful family. At this time the cancer had already spread to his brain. It was the to his brain. spread had already At this time the cancer It is the reason I breathe, our beautiful Wilson family whom I love whom I love Wilson family our beautiful I breathe, It is the reason you become incapable to make them yourself. As I have titled this titled this As I have yourself. them to make become incapable you from my heart, I have recently seen how necessary this document seen how recently I have heart, my from putting his life in my hands. I brought him into my home and took him into my I brought hands. in my putting his life My kids who have been in my care for eight years and my sister-in- and my eight years for care been in my My kids who have him to every radiation appointment. He had 13 treatments on the He had 13 treatments radiation appointment. him to every more than a million sockeye. It took awhile to come back together together to come back It took awhile a million sockeye. than more

letter to address a very important document. It is called a Durable It is called a Durable a very important document. letter to address To councilmen, and all fo our Lummi Community: I am writing this I am writing this our Lummi Community: and all fo councilmen, To that money doesn't matter, family is the only thing that matters. In thing that matters. is the only family doesn't matter, that money for himself. It put a huge weight on my shoulders, my older brother brother older my shoulders, on my weight It put a huge himself. for Please notify Kaelyn DruryPlease notify Kaelyn if assistance is needed with this process. most devastating news I had ever got in my whole like. My rock, my my My rock, whole like. in my got I had ever news most devastating to you the community is in my case is I had the legal right for these case is I had the legal right for is in my the community to you is. My older brother Curtis Wayne Wilson passed away July 11, 2019. 2019. 11, July Wilson passed away Wayne Curtis My older brother is. pleasure of knowing. He put trust in me to make these decisions for these decisions for trust in me to make He put of knowing. pleasure don't let it happen to your family, because I know family is all I have. is all I have. family because I know family, to your don't let it happen

brother, my rock, was called to the other side. The point of this letter was called to the other side. rock, my brother, but our beloved father Rusty G Wilson and mother Mabel thought us father Rusty G but our beloved closing I hope this letter will give some awareness to the dire need fo need fo to the dire some awareness closing I hope this letter will give 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 2019 Lummi Early Learning Programs Trick or Treat October 31, 2019