Quinault Indian Nation Timeline
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“The Quinault Nation shares with other Indian Nations one common desire: to live in peace and security with our neighbors while securing for our WELCOME families the enduring values of our heritage and the prosperity to which we have a natural right.” Quinault Indian Nation POST OFFICE BOX 189 TAHOLAH, WASHINGTON 98587 TELEPHONE (360) 276-8211 Spring, 2018 — Joe DeLaCruz Dear Friends, The years 2017-2018 have brought more great progress to the Quinault Indian Nation, thanks to good hard work, clear vision and your support. Construction and economic activity is on an upswing, and we have increased our capacity to create jobs, now and in the future. This year-in-reivew demonstrates how we have strategically continued to diversify and grow our enterprises, job base, and economy. In addition to the consistent growth of our existing enterprises, I am particularly pleased to announce the formation of Quinault Solutions, our newest enterprise. This important program recently received its MBE Certification from the Northwest Minority Business Council and has begun to establish strategic partnerships with corporate America. This sets the stage for new and expanded Native-owned enterprises, new and better jobs and sustainable prosperity. For additional Quinault Indian Nation information, please visit this website: www.quinaultsolutions.com. Or, as POST OFFICE BOX 189 TAHOLAH, WASHINGTON 98587 TELEPHONE (360) 276-8211 always, I welcome your visits and calls. Another highlight is the investment we have made in our Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, and expansion plans tied to the North Beach area. We continue to work with our partners in the region to build Washington State’s premier ocean Spring, 2018 destination. This work has taken place with membership input, and oversight by the Quinault Nation Enterprise Board’s management. We welcome all Dear Friend, Quinault Citizens at our Economic Development Committee meetings. Your input is important to the future of our Quinault Indian Nation. As you are aware, the Quinault Indian Nation draws strength from the values of our past and the resources within our community to manifest our shared future. We have set our sights on the horizon “The roots of the Quinault Indian Nation lie deep This document marks the implementation of the final year of our current of a bright future and it is with pleasure that I share this overview of the economic growth of our nation. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). We have set the stage to plan the next chapter of the success for our people and the future We are a healthy, thriving, and sustainable community that inspires hope and self-reliance in our within the land. The land and its resources represent of Quinault Indian Nation. Thank you for the your continued partnership, people. Investing in our people and enterprises continues to be our top priority as you will see in this and support of this process. progress report. We are in the process of investing millions of dollars to help sustain our economy both our heritage from the past and our legacy to while also keeping a progressive posture with respect to our environment. All of this is in place as we We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. are protecting, improving and enriching the natural resources that we cherish. the future.” -Dakota Proverb Our people have lived on the Olympic peninsula for centuries, long before the 1855 Quinault River Sincerely, Treaty established our Reservation. Our proximity to the ocean is a testament to the importance of protecting our environment. For this reason, I would like to bring your attention to how our Nation is taking a leadership role with respect to issues such as climate change and the carbon credits tax program. This focus has created a more concentrated effort to pursue sustainability projects supporting both self-governance and sovereignty. — Guy McMinds Larry Ralston, Treasurer Quinault Indian Nation I know that you will join me in recognizing how the contribution of each individual and project shared in this report reveals a reverence for the Quinault Spirit that shines through our community, our ways, and our beautiful lands. I invite all of you to continue the good work that is taking place on a daily basis and continue to participate in our democratic process so that, together, we are able to honor our elders, and celebrate the success our ancestors would be proud of. Sincerely, Fawn R. Sharp, President Quinault Indian Nation This CEDS Executive Summary is made possible through the leadership of the Quinault Indian Nation Business Committee (BC) and This document is not intended to be an economic or impact analysis; rather, this document provides a high-level overview of Economic Development Committee (EDC). Special recognition goes to Quinault Indian Nation Enterprise Board CEO Myrna Figg, the economic contributions of QIN in order to invite new partnerships and investments consistent with the goals of QIN. All QIN Treasurer Larry Ralston, Chief Financial Officer Kim Aiken, Economic Development Specialist Scott Reynvaan and the QIN data in this document provided by QIN and QNEB unless otherwise noted. In some cases, numbers are rounded. Legal Team for their leadership and direction on this project. This document is property of the Quinault Indian Nation. All photographs utilized in this document were provided by Larry Workman, who maintains a tremendous chronicle of the life and times of Quinault Indian Nation. QIN Business Committee Page 3 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Employment figures will vary QIN Business Committee annually with fluctuations in Quinault Indian Nation Demographics—Compared to County and State seasonal employment. Quinault Indian Fawn R. Sharp, President Population Characteristics Grays Harbor County Washington 572 173 Reservation Tyson Johnston, Vice President Population 1,408 72,797 6,724,540 Larry Ralston, Treasurer Population density (per sq. mile)1 4.3 38.3 101.2 Enterprise Indirect Latosha Underwood, Secretary Jobs Jobs Percent male 52.8% 51.3% 49.8% Gina James Percent female 47.2% 48.7% 50.2% Chet Tweed Median age (years) 28.7 41.9 37.3 Pierre Augare 1353 Average household size 3.35 2.45 2.51 Noreen Underwood 434 174 Average family size 3.74 2.94 3.06 Economic characteristics2 (2013 $) Dawneen Delacruz Government Induced Median household income $29,276 $42,405 $59,478 Clarinda Underwood Jobs Total Jobs Jobs Median family income $32,344 $52,948 $72,168 Thomas Obi Construction in Progress* Per capita income $15,160 $21,828 $30,742 $30M QIN Economic Housing characteristics $23,250,000 Development Committee $21,500,000 Occupied housing units 83.8% 81.3% 90.8% The Quinault Indian $20M $18,402,000 Larry Ralston Nation is comprised Owned-occupied 63.4% 67.8% 63.9% of the Quinault Gina James Renter-occupied 36.6% 32.2% 36.1% $10M and Queets Tribes, Vacant housing units 16.2% 18.7% 9.2% Pierre Augare including descendants of the Chehalis, For seasonal, recreational or occasional use 8.0% 9.6% 3.1% Clarinda Underwood $0 Chinook, Cowlitz, Hoh 3 2018 2019 2020 and Quileute Tribes. Median home value $71,900 $157,600 $262,100 Thomas Obi The expenditures above represent design, enterprise development, engineering, and capital improvements for infrastructure enhancement and the village relocation project. Educational Attainment (Population 25 and older)4 *Dollar amounts are projections only. Less than 9th grade 6.7% 5.6% 4.1% Quinault Indian Nation 2000-2015 - Strengthening Economic Development 9th to 12th grade, no diplopma 14.2% 9.0% 5.9% High School graduate (includes equivalency) 32.1% 31.6% 23.6% Timeline 1970s - Finding Resources 1990s - Economic Development Some college, no degree 26.0% 29.2% 25.1% Associate’s degree 7.7% 10.7% 9.5% 1922 - Organization and Bylaws 1980s - Land Acquisition 1840 Bachelor’s degree 9.4% 9.8% 20.4% Graduate or professional degree 3.8% 4.2% 11.2% Sources: USCB 2010a, 2010b, 2013a, 2013b, 2013c ; Resource Dimensions, 2015 July 1, 1855 November 4, 1873 March 22, 1975 1 2010 Census Summary File 1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010-State--County/County Equivalent Signatory to the Treaty of Olympia Delineating the Reservation by Executive Order Adopted Constitution 2 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Economic Characteristics (USCB, 2013a) 3 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Housing Characteristics (USCB, 2013b) 4 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Social Characteristics (USCB 2013c) January 25, 1856 2018 - Economic Diversification Establishment of the Quinault Indian Reservation The 2017-2018 CEDS Executive Summary document is intended to be a broad overview of the economic contributions An effort has been made to draw upon the Resource Dimensions study in order to provide additional context to the of QIN, and not a technical document which would be subject to the customary formatting, citations and perhaps information provided by QIN and QNEB. This additional context is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather broader context offered in a technical report. This document is intended to serve the Nation and potential investors simply complementary to the analysis without in any way conflicting with the information contained in the Resource Publication Producer: Native Builders LLC in the Nation by providing an overview of such economic contributions in a high-level, persuasive, marketing posture. Dimensions analysis. Research and Document Preparation: Building Communities, Inc. Page 4 Advisor: The Whitener Group Page 5 GOVERNMENT OPERatIOns