Tribal Council General Election Sat., June 1, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. at Tribal Admin. Building P. 5

Issue No. 353 Serving the Puyallup Tribe of Indians May 29, 2019

First Fish Ceremony honors salmon For more photos of the May 18 ceremony, visit news.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov

Paid NEW HOUSING DIRECTOR NO LNG US Postage Tacoma, WA Tacoma, PRSRT STD PRSRT Permit No 899 The Puyallup Gov. Inslee comes out against LNG Tribe welcomes In a win for the Puyallup Tribe, Gov. Inslee puts a new Housing pressure on the City of Tacoma P. 5 Director TRIBAL MEMBER FEATURE Joanne Gutierrez Lois Boome, new attorney is named the new Housing Director after Puyallup Tribal Member Lois Boome OR CURRENT RESIDENT OR CURRENT 16 years of service P. 4 speaks on her journey P. 6 Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribe Puyallup 3009 E. Portland Ave. 98424 WA Tacoma, Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 1 Tacoma's City Council on May 21 voted Eells Street Bridge renamed to to renamed the Puyallup Avenue Bridge Brush and Wild Fire Home Safety in honor of the historic Fishing Wars. Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud, By TRIBAL NEWS STAFF Vice Chairman David Z. Bean and honor historic Fishing Wars site When you hear about a wildfire, the the Wildland/Urban Interface. The amount of rain our region received, former Chairwoman Ramona Bennett first thing you typically think about Northwest Coordinating Group (NWCG) we are in a drought, and the fuels on addressed the City Council, in turns w is a large fire in the middle of the has predicted an extremely dangerous the ground are extremely dry and reminding them of Tacoma's ugly yabuk’ ali, “place of a fight” woods. However, a large percentage fire season on the west side of the flammable. Below are a few ways you past toward the but of wildfires take place in what’s called mountains this year. With the limited can help prevent brush/wildland fires: By TRIBAL NEWS STAFF recognizing what the bridge symbolizes.

• Contact 911 immediately if you notice The bridge will now be known as an unattended or out-of-control fire. yabuk’wali, a Twulshootseed word Keeping your home “Fire Safe” • Never leave a fire unattended. meaning “place of a fight.” The name, Keep your chimney clean Completely extinguish the fire—by and install spark arrester. like the location of the historic Fishing Keep 100 feet of dousing it with water and stirring the Wars, is a “historically, educationally and garden hose ashes until cold—before sleeping or culturally significant name,” the Land Keep fire tools attached. leaving a campsite. Use Department wrote in a letter to the available: shovel, rake, ladder. Keep your roof clear of leaves, • When camping, take care when Tribal Council and Tacoma City Council needles, and other debris. using and fueling lanterns, stoves in October 2018. and heaters. Make sure lighting Avoid outdoor and heating devices are cool before burning. Recycle Previously named the Puyallup Avenue, mulch and compost 30' Remove refueling. Avoid spilling flammable whenever possible. Keep your w all but scattered or Eells Street Bridge, yabuk’ ali will stand 30' woodpile trees within 30 feet liquids and store fuel away from 30 feet from of structures. as a reminder of the historic struggle, as structures and 100' appliances. well as the Puyallup people’s ongoing 30' fuel tanks. • Do not discard cigarettes, matches presence in the local community. 70' and smoking materials from moving vehicles, or anywhere other than The name yabuk’wali will be displayed specified receptacles. Be certain to and translated on a plaque on an Keep burnable materials from under 100' 100' Keep your grass completely extinguish cigarettes accessible part of the bridge. Jennifer and around all structures green and mowed before disposing of them. Keating from the Land Use Planning 100 feet from any structure. • Follow local ordinances when burning Office wrote in a letter to the Landmarks Keep driveways accessible For the next 70 feet, for fire trucks and provide thin and prune your yard waste. Avoid backyard burning in a turn-around area. coniferous trees. The yabuk’wali Bridge during the Fishing Wars. Photo credit to Historic Preservation Photo Archives. Preservation Committee, the new windy conditions, and keep a shovel, name “will also commemorate a deeply water and fire retardant nearby meaningful tribal connection, both For Burn Ban information go to www.pscleanair.org to keep fires in check. Remove all The renaming is an important step between historical and cultural, to the City of or on the app Burn Ban 411. flammables from yard when burning. the Tribe and the City of Tacoma, as the Tribe’s Tacoma, a history that is often not taught presence, language and impact are honored. in classrooms or acknowledged in the non-Native community.” Thank you to the State Tribes, and faith, social justice and During the 1960s and 1970s, human rights groups that continue to stand with the Puyallup Tribe. the Puyallup Avenue Bridge was the forefront of the battle of the Puyallup and other tribes, Hoh Indian Tribe • Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe • Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe • Nation which led to securing their Nisqually Indian Tribe • Nooksack Indian Tribe • Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe • Quileute Tribe treaty granted fishing rights. While the battle was • Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe • • Spokane Tribe of Indians ongoing in the courts for • Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians • Suquamish Tribe • Tribes • Nation over 150 years, Puyallup fishermen continued to fish at their usual and Advocates for a Cleaner Tacoma • Citizens for a Healthy Bay • Community to Community accustomed sites in order to support their families. While Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith • Faith Action Climate Team • Faith Action Network • Front and Centered this was a right guaranteed Got Green • Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center • Latino Advocacy • Na’ah Illahee Fund in the 1854 Medicine Creek Native Daily Network • Northwest Immigrant Rights Project • OneAmerica • Power Past Fracked Gas Coalition Treaty, fishermen were Puget Sound Sage • Redefne Tacoma • Resistencia • Sierra Club • The Church Council of Greater Seattle routinely arrested, beaten and violently removed from The Conversation • Washington CAN • Washington Conservation Voters • Washington Environmental Council their waters. The resistance Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility • Water Warriors • World Relief Seattle • 350Seattle • 350Tacoma and violence escalated until the Boldt Decision of 1974 reasserted the Tribe’s treaty There’s no place for fracked gas on the Salish Sea. ensured rights. #NoLNG253

Puyallup fishermen on the front lines of the Fishing Wars. Photo credit to Historic Photo Preservation Archives.

2 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 3 also previously supported. In a written LNG, it provides a strong framework for WSU is partnering with the Puyallup Gov. Inslee comes statement the governor explained his criticizing the track record of Tacoma change of heart about the projects. and other government agencies that have failed to engage in meaningful Tribe of Indians to develop a cannabis- out against LNG “In the early days of both projects, I said consultation. they could help reduce greenhouse gas By TRIBAL NEWS STAFF emissions as we transition to cleaner State agencies are most focused learning health system to energy sources, but I am no longer likely to intervene in the Washington Governor Jay Inslee made convinced.” Inslee said. “Science is LNG project if they are track patient outcomes. a surprise announcement on May 8 that continuing to emerge regarding the requested to the City of was welcome news to the Puyallup Tribe. dwindling window for action … and Tacoma, a decision that By KAREN HUNT, OFFICE OF RESEARCH WSU and the Puyallup Tribe partner on cannabis research. Citing his conscience, Inslee said that he we don’t have the luxury of a 50-year rests with city manager will oppose the planned liquefied natural transition phase.” Elizabeth Pauli. PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State The secure information system being patients in their pursuits of achieving gas (LNG) facility in Tacoma. University researchers and the Puyallup built by the research team will allow optimal wellness through cannabis The news caught many by surprise, It is not yet clear how Inslee’s Tribe of Indians will evaluate whether online and iPad data entry by both therapies and other natural lifestyle The governor’s move was a reversal from including the advocacy groups that opposition will affect the Tacoma medicinal cannabis reduces opioid use and patients and clinicians. Patients will issues. Qwibil Natural Healing and his earlier support for the project and it have opposed the project for years. It project, which is almost finished being pain and improves the physical and mental then respond to a survey that will gather Research Center is open to all patients, was good news for the Puyallup Tribe. was widely heralded by environmental constructed and lacks only a single health of clients at the Tribe’s Qwibil Natural information about their cannabis use. whether Native or non-Native. The Council Chairman Bill Sterud applauded organizations and other groups. permit from the Puget Sound Clean Air Healing and Research Center. The research team will analyze the cannabis research project is the first of the governor’s position. Agency before it can begin operating. data, working with the Puyallup Tribe its kind in Washington. Adding to the anti-LNG movement The governor has no formal role in The WSU research team, led by Michael to inform clinical decision-making and “We welcome the governor’s strong and recently was an announcement from approving or denying permits for the McDonell, PhD, director of Behavioral quality of care. “From time immemorial, the Puyallup clear statement about the dire impacts of Washington Attorney General Bob project, but state agencies in the Health Innovations and associate have practiced traditional healing,” said fossil fuels,” Sterud said. “Today he showed Ferguson. On May 10, Ferguson issued executive branch may take cues from professor for community health in WSU’s “Partnering with the Puyallup Tribe Bill Sterud, chairman of the Puyallup strong leadership on climate change.” a new policy requiring the Attorney the governor’s office. The Department Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, will provides us with the unique opportunity Tribe of Indians. “This partnership with General’s office to obtain “free, prior of Ecology could initiate supplemental develop a medical cannabis-focused to gather real-world data on medical WSU and Qwibil will help us research The Puyallup Tribe has long been a and informed consent before initiating reviews of the project’s environmental information system based on a patient cannabis use in patients that we may the safety and efficacy of cannabis as major opponent of Tacoma LNG. Sited a program or project that directly and impacts, creating additional delay and registry used at the Qwibil Clinic. not be able to gather otherwise. Our medicine for our patients’ use.” on the Tribe’s ancestral homelands, tangibly affects tribes, tribal rights, tribal uncertainty. State agencies are most ability to analyze data from patients’ officials have argued that the project lands and sacred sites.” likely to intervene in the LNG project “We are excited to partner with the use will provide us with a framework to The Puyallup Tribe established Qwibil, is unsafe and will contribute to climate if they are requested to the City of Puyallup Tribe on medical cannabis understand how patients can benefit Inc., a corporation focused on natural change. They have also argued that the Although Ferguson’s statement did not Tacoma, a decision that rests with city research," said McDonell. "This partnership from cannabis use,” said McDonell. healing, consultation and research governments responsible for reviewing explicitly mention the Puyallup Tribe or manager Elizabeth Pauli. allows us to use our expertise in medicinal center for all-natural-healing, including and permitting the project failed to cannabis, Native health, and screening Qwibil Natural Healing and Research medical cannabis. “Qwibil” is a word consult with the tribe—a blatant violation and treating addiction and mental health Center provides patients with direct from the Tribe’s Indigenous language, of their legal responsibilities. to develop a cannabis-focused learning access to providers who are not only , meaning to fix oneself Contact Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli at health system the Qwibil Natural Healing extensively knowledgeable in cannabis mentally, physically or spiritually. The governor also came out in opposition (253) 591-5130 to request a supplemental review and Research Center can use to track medicine, but compassionate in their to a large gas-to-methanol facility planned of the LNG Plant’s environmental impacts. patient outcomes,” approach and commitment to helping for Kalama, Washington, a project he has

Continued on from Page 4 Housing was where she found her Puyallup Tribal member Joanne Gutierrez passion. And 16 years later, on May 14, members in the community. … I was leading the way in providing more low- Puyallup Tribal Council 2019, she began working as the Housing hitting the field really hard, and working income housing for local Natives, and named new Housing Director Department’s Director. The current with HUD.” has arranged for more cultural, crime General Elections department is funded by Department of prevention and safety activities at the By TRIBAL NEWS STAFF Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “It’s something I think the community department’s office. with a mission to enhance the quality of life, deserved,” she said. “Shelter … it’s Saturday, June 1, 2019 Had Joanne Gutierrez taken another stability and prosperity of Native families important. If I can provide that service Gutierrez can still be found helping the path, she might be a dentist helping within the Puyallup Tribal service area. then for those low-income Native Tribe outside of work, including with 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. patients at the Puyallup Tribal Health American families, then that’s great.” Canoe Journey. She first took part 16 Authority instead of starting work as Gutierrez has always been determined to years ago and kept returning. at the Tribal Director of the Housing Authority. use her education, skills and knowledge to Gutierrez’s first steps in her new role will Administration Building give back to her community. As a member of include working with the Tribal Council “It captivated me,” Gutierrez said. 3009 E. Portland Ave. Gutierrez was working at the dental the Puyallup Tribal, she had the opportunity to build a strategic plan that will provide “There’s so many connections—mentally, Tacoma, WA 98404 clinic, gaining chairside experience and to grow up on her ancestral homelands. the best service possible to meet the emotionally, spiritually—that draw you in.” taking classes at University of Washington people’s housing needs. Among other Tacoma when she made a discovery. “Most of my life I’ve lived here in this things, she is looking at ways to improve “I’m pretty passionate about culture,” Thursday, June 6, 2019 community,” she said. “I’ve got pretty technology and services. she said. “And just representing the Courtesy mail-out of “It just wasn’t meant for me,” said Gutierrez. deep roots here.” Puyallup Tribal community. That’s one election count. She changed her focus and earned an Arts “People look to us for examples,” of the main reasons.” and Science Degree from UW Tacoma Gutierrez refers to her first job in Gutierrez said, pointing to other cases in 2002. The next year, she spotted an housing as “a challenge.” She said, “It where the Tribe is at the forefront of Puyallup Tribal Housing Department, To read more on the candidates opening for a Resident Service Specialist was working with individual family best practices and techniques, such 2806 E. Portland Ave., Suite 200, and see the full Voter's Guide, go at what was then called Tribal Housing as the Health Authority where she (253) 573-7956. Programs include low- to news.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. Puyallup Tribal member Joanne Gutierrez earns the title of Housing Director after 16 years of service. Authority. She applied and landed the job. Continued on Page 5 used to work. In the near future, she is income rental and home ownership.

4 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 5 Q&A with Lois Boome Announcements EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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On April 16, Puyallup Tribal member Lois Boome was sworn in as a lawyer at the Puyallup Tribal member Lois Boome fulfilled her dream of becoming a lawyer and working for the Puyallup Tribe. Pierce County Courthouse. She talked Photo by Jennifer Squally. with The News Staff about her journey and how she’s now fulfilling her dreams made it to law school, I realized I enjoyed mentor on everything related to fishing. *** N O T I C E *** of working for her Tribe. the challenge of the law and couldn’t It has been an incredible experience TO: PUYALLUP TRIBAL ELDERS *** N O T I C E *** wait to get a law degree of my own. As working with everyone in the law office News Staff: Now that you’ve passed your my youngest went to kindergarten, I and other departments. FROM: PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL TO: PUYALLUP TRIBAL MEMBERS bar exam, what does this mean for you went back to school too. When it came DATE: May 30, 2019 FROM: PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL and your career? time for me to take the Law School NS: What’s your advice to someone SUBJECT: Elders Enrollment Reconsideration Hearings Panel DATE: May 30, 2019. Admission Test (LSAT), my dreams were considering going to law school? (55 years and older)

Lois Boome: I have been fortunate nearly crushed; I didn’t score as high as I SUBJECT: TERO Commission The Tribal Council is posting notice for one (1) regular position. The Panel to work at the Tribal Law Office since wanted and began to question whether LB: Don’t be scared, it’s not as big of a members will serve a three (3) year term and will be paid stipends for May 2017 as an intern, training under law school was in my future. I knew I deal as people think. You put yourself attendance and participation at meetings. The following members are Tribal Council is posting notice to fill two (2) Regular position(s). The currently serving on the panel: Committee members will be paid stipends for attendance and participation at John Bell and Sam Stiltner and hope to wanted to work for my Tribe so I decided out there and can’t be afraid by the Committee Meetings. Elders Enrollment Reconsideration Hearings Panel continue to do so as a Staff Attorney. to get a Masters of Public Administration possibility of hearing no. No one likes (Code – Title 1 Chapter 1.04 Subchapter 5) TERO Commission REGULAR POSITIONS: Term: Month/Year specializing in Tribal Governance. While rejection, but when you know why you Lorelei Evans June 2018-2021 Clyde Raymond May 2017-2020 Sally George June 2018-2021 Billie Barnes Aug. 2017-2020 NS: What was your journey to there, a professor (a lawyer) heard that want to do it, figuring out how to make it Lisa Davis Mar. 2018-2021 Shelly Dillon May 2018-2021 Linda Earl Mar. 2018-2021 Lisa Melendez May 2018-2021 becoming an attorney like? I had opted for an MPA rather than law work is easy. Linda Hayes Dec. 2017-2020 Todd Wescott May 2018-2021 school. He assured me that, “Everything Betsy Buena-Torrones May 2018-2021 Vacancy June 2019-2022 Vacancy June 2019-2022 Vacancy June 2019-2022 LB: After some time of working in I’m teaching you is pretty much law NS: What does it mean to you as a Members on this Commission will need to be familiar with Tribal Code Title Members on this Committee need to be familiar with Title 3Business, Commerce, casinos, my husband and I were school-lite.” He encouraged me to pursue Puyallup Tribal member, to work for 1 General Provisions, Chapter 1.04 Enrollment Code, Subchapter 5 and the and Trade Chapter 3.24 Puyallup Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance and the Committees, Commissions, and Boards Regulation, Policy and Procedures Committees, Commissions, and Boards Regulation, Policy and Procedures considering going back to school due to law school: I did and was accepted! That your community? Manual (Resolution No. 120607). You may request a copy of both the Code Manual (Resolution No. 120607). You may request a copy of both the Code and the time constraints that our conflicting first year had taken a lot of time, and and Regulation Manual to review. The code may also be viewed from the Regulation Manual to review. The code may also be viewed from the Tribe’s Tribe’s website at http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/ look under website at http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/ look under Tribal Laws. schedules posed. What we were doing the business had taken second priority. LB: I wanted to give back to the Tribe Tribal Laws. If interested please submit your name by the deadline of June 27, 2019 at 5:00 simply wasn’t working for us anymore; As summer approached, it was time to because of the opportunities it has If interested please submit your name by the deadline of June 27, 2019 at p.m. You may use the prepared Committee sign-up sheets at the Council we were in survival mode and knew to find an internship and I wanted to figure afforded me, I wanted to show my 5:00 p.m. You may use the prepared sign-up sheets at the Council Reception desk. Reception desk. get beyond that and thrive, we had to go out how to intern at the law office. One children it can be done. I’m doing a lot of back to school. Our paths and goals had of the Council members connected me Realty, Land Use/Planning, and Fisheries changed since having children (three with Sam Stiltner, Law Office Director at Habitat work. Expanding the reservation at that time), we decided to go back to the Tribe. While schedules didn’t work is powerful, and protecting treaty rights school and eventually, law school. We that first summer, Sam had urged me to is crucial to our survival. I am fortunate weren’t sure how to make it work, but contact him for the following summer. to work with people that also want we knew we wanted a better life for our I did and my office was across the hall better for the Tribe. It is more rewarding TO: PUYALLUP TRIBAL MEMBERS *** N O T I C E *** children. To supplement our income from John Bell. That first day, he gave me than I could have imagined. We all work to offset the cost of going to school a quick overview of the legal history of together making the Tribe stronger FROM: PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL TO: Puyallup Tribal Members full-time we started an art business. the Puyallup Tribe. Right then I realized, and protecting our inherent rights as a DATE: May 30, 2019

Surprisingly, that was quite successful this is exactly what I want to do. Our sovereign nation. SUBJECT: Puyallup Tribal ~ ICWAC COMMITTEE FROM: Puyallup Tribal Council and is to this day. When my husband Director, Sam, has always been a great ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DATE: May 30, 2019

Tribal Council is posting notice for One (1) Regular and One (1) Alternate position for the Indian Child Welfare Act Committee (ICWAC) Committee SUBJECT: Shellfish Commission members will be paid stipends for attendance and participate at the ICWAC meetings as an alternate as needed. The Tribal Council is posting notice for three (3) regular position(s). These positions will serve a three-year term ending June 2022. The Commission We all work together making the ICWAC Committee [Resolution # 191112 B] members will be paid stipends for attendance and participation at

Tribe stronger and protecting our Regular Members: Alternates: Commission Meetings. Lisa Earl Theresa Harvey inherent rights as a sovereign nation. Terri Williams Vacant The following members are currently on the Commission: Connie McCloud Shellfish Commission (Code – Title 12 No. 3 Subchapter 2) Joe Duenas Vernetta Miller Vacancy Term: June 2019-2022 Deonnah McCloud Vacancy Term: June 2019-2022 Vacant Vacancy Term: June 2019-2022 Chitolbia Mills Term: Sept. 2018-2021 Than Ehrlich Term: Sept. 2018-2021 Members on this Commission will need to be familiar with the Child & Family John Parizo Term: Sept. 2018-2021 Protection Code, and the Committees, Commissions & Boards Regulations. You Chester Earl Term: August 2016-2019 may request a copy of the Code and Regulation Manual to review. The code may also be viewed from the Tribe’s website at http://www.puyallup-tribe.com look Members on this Commission need to be familiar with Title 12 Fish and Wildlife No. 3 Shellfish Code and the Committees, Commissions, and under Tribal Laws. Boards Regulation, Policy and Procedures Manual (Resolution No.

120607). You may request a copy of both the Code and Regulation Manual

to review. If interested, please submit your name by the deadline date of If interested please submit your name by the deadline of June 27, 2019 by 5:00 June 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. You may use the prepared Committee sign-up p.m. You may use the prepared sign-up sheets at the Council Reception desk. sheets located at the Council Reception desk.

Lois Boome swears in at the Pierce County Lawyer Swearing in Ceremony on April 16, 2019. Photo by Jennifer Squally. The Boome Family. Malena - a student at UW School of Law - Thayden, Lois, Kayla - employee of the Puyallup Housing Department and graduate student in Public Administration - Araquin, and Lois's husband, Peter.

6 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 7 2019 Firecracker Alley dates announced LOADS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED THIS YEAR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN Firecracker Alley, the Puyallup Tribe’s Friday, June 28 Tuesday, July 2: member owned and operated annual • Youth Center is hosting family- • Youth center is hosting: Movie night fireworks market, has announced dates youth activities: Blast and Dash- Time: 6 p.m. (dusk) MMIW event at Emerald Queen Casinos for key events leading up to July 4. Laser tag and more! The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women event was Time: noon–3 p.m. Firecracker Alley contacts: hosted at Emerald Queen Casinos in May. Representatives The annual market, with great prices Event coordinator from 17 different Washington state tribes were in attendance on fireworks, food and drinks, is spread Monday, July 1 Chester Earl (253) 307-3659 to honor our lost and stolen sisters. across dozens of stands at different • Firecracker Alley’s main location Fireworks committee: locations on the Tribe’s reservation. at 2102 Alexander Ave. is hosting Chiefy (253) 999-8262 Stands open in June. “The Big Fireworks Show” Leannette (253) 426-8077. Time: Dusk The following events are planned for • Youth Center is hosting family- Seasonal positions for flaggers, Firecracker Alley’s main location at 2102 youth activities: Mobile game maintenance and security staff will Alexander Ave. in Tacoma, where the trucks, air brush tattoos, balloon be posted shortly. Check out the Angie Totus Emerald Queen riverboat is docked. artist and more! PuyallupConnie McCloud Tribal websiteClinton McCloud for updatesDenise atReed Michael Hall Cultural Activities Cultural Director Assistant Director Cultural Coordinator Cultural Coordinator/Carver Time: noon–3 p.m. http://www.puyallup-tribe.com. Coordinator II

Honored Elder Connie McCloud at the MMIW event. haʔłidup ʔə ʔalalus ʔə ʔaciłtalbixʷ CULTURE DEPARTMENT ‘A nice piece of land for the traditions/customs of the First People’ Puyallup Tribe Culture Center 3509 East 723509nd Street East 72nd St. Tacoma, WA 98404 (253) 680-5684Tacoma WA 98404 (253)(253) 680-5681 680-5684 (253) 680-5681 The Puyallup Canoe Family is preparing for the annual AngieAngie Totus Totus Councilmembers James Rideout and Tim Reynon speak in support at the MMIW Conference. 247 people from 17 different Washington state tribes, the Attorney General's Office, Connie McCloudConnie McCloudClintonClinton McCloud McCloud McCloud Denise Reed Reed Angie Totus Michael HallMichael Hall Connie McCloud Denise Reed Cultural Activities Michael Hall Photo by Laura Bluehorse-Swift. USAO, DCFY, DDD, FBI and numerous non-profits attended. Cultural DirectorCultural DirectorAssistantAssistant Director Director Director CulturalCultural Coordinator Coordinator CulturalCultural Activities ActivitiesCultural Coordinator/Carver Cultural Coordinator/ Cultural Director Cultural Coordinator Coordinator II Cultural Coordinator/Carver Canoe Journey to Lummi. CoordinatorCoordinator II II Carver

We invite you to join us. We are haʔłidup ʔə ʔalalus ʔə ʔaciłtalbixʷ expecting you to participate in weekly QWIBIL haʔłidup‘A nice pieceʔə of landʔalalus for the traditions/customsʔə of theʔaciłtalbixʷ First People’ Canoe meetings every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Angie Totus Connie McCloud Clinton McCloud Denise Reed ‘A nice pieceMichael of land Hall for the traditions/customs of the First People’ Cultural Activities Puyallup Tribe Culture Center at the Culture Center. Cultural Director Assistant Director Cultural Coordinator Cultural Coordinator/Carver CoordinatorPuyallup II Tribe3509 East Culture72nd St. Center Specific services offered at Qwibil Tacoma WACulture 98404 Class: Every Thursday evening at May 31 – June 1, 2019: Overnight camping at 5 p.m.,nd Culture Center. Millersylvania State Park. “What do you need NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATIONS SPECIALTY CANNABIS CONSULTATIONS Welcome to the(253) Culture 6803509- 5684 East (253)72 680St.-5681 haʔłidup ʔə ʔalalus ʔəDepartment,ʔaciłtalbixʷ Mike Hall, to be prepared?” Camping / on the water. ‘A nice piece of land for the traditions/customsMuh-huh-leen. of the First People’ Tacoma WATraditional 98404 Medicine: Herbert Yazzie will be June 1: Cultural activities, paddle on the A typical visit involves: Specific indications for this (253) 680-5684 providing (253) 680TM services-5681 the week of June 17 - lake and salmon bake. • Listening to patients and learning type of consultation include: Puyallup Tribe Culture Center 21, 2019. Please call Connie McCloud at June 6: Paddle practice, Thursday what their health goals are. • Cannabis as an exit drug from pain 3509 East 72nd St. (253) 389-8729 to schedule an appointment, evening, 5 p.m. Now every Thursday. Treatment • Teaching mindfulness-based skills medicines and other drugs. Please ask questions or get information. June 9: Paddle practice, Sunday, 11 a.m. for self-care and self-healing. • Side effect support for cancer patients. Tacoma WA 98404 June 12: Song and dance: Wednesday, Philosophy • Creating a plan for treatment. • Addiction support and harm (253) 680-5684 (253)join 680 us-5681 Spirit House, 5 p.m. • Coordinating care with patient's reduction using cannabis medicine. June 13: Paddle practice, Thursday, 5 p.m. care team. • Protocols to tone and heal the on July 17 for the “Canoe June 16: Honoring our Fathers; at Qwibil endocannabinoid system for No paddle practice. Treatment modalities include: patients with autoimmune disease, Welcoming Ceremony.” June 20: Paddle practice, Thursday, 5 p.m. Our naturopathic physician, Dr. Katrina • Homeopathic and botanical medicines. fibromyalgia, or other chronic June 23: Paddle practice, Sunday, 11 a.m. Iiams-Hauser, ND, is excited to join the • Lifestyle counseling. conditions that affect immune and Canoe Landing June 26: Song and dance, Wednesday, Puyallup Tribal community. Naturopathic • Laboratory workups. nervous systems. 4224 Marine View Drive 5 p.m. NE Housing. medicine is guided by the principles • Naturopathic bodywork. Tacoma, WA 98422 June 27: Paddle practice, Thursday, 5 p.m. of: First, Do No Harm; Treat the Cause; July 11: Paddle practice, Thursday, 11 a.m. Doctor as Teacher, Prevention and The Dinner will follow at the Youth Center July 15: Paddle practice, Monday, 5 p.m. Healing Power of Nature. At Qwibil, we What is naturopathic bodywork? How to make a referral July 18: The Puyallup Canoe Family will are respectful of each patient’s healing Dr. Katrina combines craniosacral Call Qwibil at (253) 392-2400 to schedule We are looking for volunteers to depart on the annual Paddle to Lummi 2019 power within. Respect is also given to therapy, visceral manipulation and an appointment on an upcoming Friday. help cook dinner and breakfast. the ecosystem that patients belong to focused soft-tissue manipulation in a The Puyallup Canoe Family is drug, and how that impacts their wellness. 20- to 40-minutes session that is gentle, Fax pertinent records with diagnoses, The canoes will depart on alcohol and tobacco free. We combine modern and intuitive non-invasive and helps connect mind medication list and treatment plan to July 18 for . diagnostics to find the most appropriate with body to release restrictions in the (253) 517-7304. Join us and learn how to prepare treatment plan that matches what needs system. Patients remain in their street For more information, go yourself and your family socially, healing for each patient. clothes for the treatment. We are located at 3700 Pacific Hwy East to paddletolummi.org. emotionally and physically. Suite 411 Fife, WA 98424

8 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 9 Job Announcements Education Incentives Program Parent/Guardian must submit a completed application to the 3009 East Portland Avenue Educational Incentives Program. (Some supporting documentation Tacoma, WA 98404 may be needed) TITLE: Reentry Project Coordination (253) 573-7921 Eligible applicants are Puyallup tribal members with a permanent enrollment number assigned by September 27, 2019 and enrolled Mail CLOSES: May 31, 2019 Fax to: in a certified school or home school attending grades K-12 who NATIVE KIDS applications to: (253) 573-7929 are under the age of 19. ATTN: EIP EIP Students in Kindergarten 2019-20 and students ages 16-18 will NEED NATIVE 3009 East Email: need verification of enrollment on school letterhead from the This grant-funded position will assist the Portland school they will be attending, or an official 2019-20 class Director of the Community Family Services Puyallup Tribe Avenue EIP@puyallup FOSTER HOMES. Tacoma, WA tribe-nsn.gov schedule. Children’s Services 98404 in developing and implementing a reentry Traditionally, Native American people have cared for Application should be project that will provide direct services to their children through extended families. It's Foster Care Program common for the tribal community to care for one submitted to the Education Photos by E.B. Douglas another's children in times of need. Incentives Program by clients reentering the community from in- Angela Hatch August 5, 2019. Late Coordinator patient treatment and correctional facilities. Becoming a foster parent is another way to carry on applications and supporting this tradition by keeping tribal history and values Amanda George documentation will not be This position will spend at least 50 percent alive for future generations. Assistant Coordinator accepted after September Message of Gratitude 27, 2019. of its time on project coordination and will Final due date: 9/27/19 WHO CAN BE A FOSTER PARENT? In Loving Memory of spend the remainder of the time providing I want to thank our Creator for setting Anyone 21 years Single, married, and direct services to clients. Attention to detail, and over. unmarried partners. this path for me and doing everything Verna (Louie) Bartlett A stable source Valid driver’s license necessary in order for me to stay on it. I follow-through and strong people skills are of income. and car insurance. essential for this position. Adequate space in Residents over 16 must Education Incentives Program want to thank my mother and father for your home. pass background check. Grief never ends, but it changes. 3009 East Portland Avenue always instilling in me the importance of It's a passage, not a place to stay. Tacoma, WA 98404 Make a difference in a child’s life and help preserve (253) 573-7921 education, diligence and passion within Grief is not a sign of weakness, their culture and traditions. TITLE: Resident Services my life. I want to thank my brother for nor a lack of faith. It is the Pre Graduation Incentive & Compliance Manager $600 to assist with the cost of graduation, i.e., cap and gown, paving the way for me. I want to thank my price of love. invitations, portraits, and announcements. grandmother for showing me what utter CLOSES: June 6, 2019 Submit an EIP application and a letter on School Love, Sissy Buena-Douglas. letterhead stating the applicant is on track to graduate. (Graduation date required) determination looks like in pursuing a Mail Fax to: Requests for assistances will not be accepted until 3 Under general supervision of the applications to: PhD. Last but not least, I want to thank my Happy Mother's Day 2019 Open your heart months before graduation. (253) 573-7929 QUESTIONS? EIP E ATTN: EIP Executive Director, plans and oversees all and home. Graduation Incentive 3009 East Tribe for allowing me to pursue education (253) 680-5532 Email: Give us a call : Become a $500 Incentive and Pendleton Blanket Portland administrative support, human resources Submit an EIP application and a copy of your High I in the various realms that I have. Email us : [email protected] foster parent Avenue EIP@puyallup management, and office services for the School Diploma. Tacoma, WA tribe-nsn.gov Stop by: 2806 East Portland Ave today! Application must have a physical address, we cannot 98404 P Tacoma WA 98404 mail blankets to PO boxes. (Must apply within one There is nothing like standing side by Puyallup Tribal Housing Department’s *To qualify, applicant must be an enrolled Puyallup Tribal Member. Applications can be found at www.puyallup-tribe.com side with my Native brothers and sisters office activity. Duties include staffing, at our convocation to celebrate as we budgeting, administrative support, received our Master of Legal Studies in purchasing, mail, bookkeeping, facilities, Indigenous Peoples Law (5/10/19). and/or other related functions. Directly HUMAN TRAFFICKING participates in departmental administrative Sincerely, Brandi Douglas decision-making; establishes, implements, Class of 2019, University of Oklahoma and enforces office policies and procedures, and sets workflow priorities and standards. 2019 South Sound Human Performs tasks requiring advanced skills in organization and planning. May in addition Trafficking in Indian Congratulations provide direct, high-level administration Country Conference Chloe Falciani! assistance to the Executive Director. Earlier this month, Puyallup Tribal members Congratulations to Chloe Falciani, a TITLE: Teacher’s Assistant (Seasonal) and leaders partnered with Innovations HTC Puyallup Tribal member and softball player CLOSES: June 7, 2019 for the 2019 South Sound Human Trafficking at Monterey Penninsula College for the in Indian Country Conference. last two years. On April 23, she signed her Assists in the care and early education "We need to heal communities in order to letter of intent to play softball at the NCAA of children (birth to age 5) and school battle human trafficking." – Jeri Moomaw, Division 2 Drury University beginning this age children at the Grandview Child Innovations HTC Executive Director Puyallup Tribal members and leaders honor MMIW. “ Women are sacred.” Photos courtesy of Laura Bluehorse-Swift. Photo courtesy of Laura Bluehorse-Swift. fall. Congratulations, Chloe! Care Center. Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and culturally appropriate – Meagen Marshall, mother learning environment for young children.

LUSHOOTSEED LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

Good day held August 12–23, 2019, at the University prior Lushootseed background required in to you folks, of Washington Tacoma campus. We will order for community members to attend. be sharing songs and working on the Registration is currently open on the This summer, the Lushootseed alphabet, conversation, University of Washington Tacoma website Puyallup Tribal grammar, games and traditional stories and will continue until all 50 spots are Language Program as we work toward language revitalization. filled. Although this is a beginning level will be working with The goal of this program is to attract the course, those with any level of Lushootseed the University of Washington Tacoma Lushootseed speaking community in an experience are encouraged to attend. to host the 2019 Lushootseed Language attempt to teach our language in a full Supporters and natives from across the state came to support MMIW. Puyallup women honor those we have lost. Institute. This will be a two-week program immersion setting (no English). There is no We look forward to seeing all of you! Photo courtesy of Laura Bluehorse-Swift. Photo courtesy of Laura Bluehorse-Swift.

10 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 11 PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

happens when the body cannot control its • Rest, do not participate in strenuous Text-to-Refill Summer Safety temperature and the body’s temperature exercise or activity. Most adults in the Some adults are rises rapidly, causing the body to lose its • Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath. at high risk for With the sun shining brightly and ability to sweat, and therefore ability to • Wear lightweight clothing. Service for PTHA measles and temperatures skyrocketing into the cool down. Body temperature can rise • Seek a cool shade, or if possible, an air U.S. are at low risk need 2 doses of 70s-80s and even 90s, we are more likely above 106oF or even higher within 10-15 conditioned environment (malls or Pharmacy Patients for measles. MMR. to see an influx of Emergency Room minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or public libraries). Students at post-high and Urgent Care visits for “die-hard sun even permanent disability if emergency school education worshippers” or those without access to care is not given immediately. How do you protect your elderly Pharmacy has added a new, easy way institutions a cooler environment. These elevated relatives or neighbors? to refill prescriptions! Just send a text! What does this mean? Healthcare personnel temperatures can be very harmful to Signs and Symptoms of Heat • Visit relatives and neighbors as least If you were born in 1957 or after, one dose of MMR International travelers the elderly. Things that can decrease a twice a day, checking them for signs 1. First, register with PTHA’s Text- vaccine usually gives adequate protection from Exhaustion: person’s tolerance for this heat is having • Heavy Sweating of heat exhaustion, heat stroke or to-Refill Service by sending a text measles. Most people dont need a second dose. Anyone else? message to 862-235-9781, with the extended direct sun exposure (UV rays), • Paleness dehydration. You are also protected if you: Those who received a following message: Reg:7059973. killed measles vaccine taking certain medications (diuretics), • Cramping • Make sure they have access to a Were born before 1957 from 1963 to 1968 having chronic illnesses and being • Tiredness, Weakness cool environment (air-conditioned Have lab evidence of immunity to measles should be re- 2. You will receive a Have had measles vaccinated. This exposed to extreme temperatures. This • Nausea or vomiting building or home with electric fans). confirmation message. affects less than 5% of causes the elderly to be at increased • Headache adults in the U.S. health risk for things such as Heat Stroke, • Skin: may be cool and moist What can you do for someone with Do I need another MMR vaccine? During outbreaks, Heat Exhaustion and Dehydration. heat related illness? 3. Save this number, 862-235-9781, For most adults, no. health departments • Pulse: fast and weak may provide as a new contact (PTHA Pharmacy There is no recommendation for an adult • Breathing: fast and shallow It is very important to recognize signs of additional Text Refills). catch-up program for adults born before 1989. recommendations to To better understand heat related • Dizziness, Fainting Heat Stroke or severe Heat Exhaustion. There is no recommendation for vaccination protect their illnesses and how to prevent them, the If you observe someone who may have campaigns among adults in areas that are not communities. following information may be a valuable Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke: signs of any heat related illness, you 4. To request prescription refills, send a affected by measles. tool to the elderly as well as those who are • Extremely high temperature (103oF will need to call for medical assistance text message with your prescription Guidance on MMR vaccine number. You may submit multiple Do some adults need another MMR for adults is from the Centers interested in summer safety precautions. or higher) immediately and start to do the following. for Disease Control and prescription numbers, separating vaccine? Prevention (CDC) and • Red, hot and dry skin (no sweating) • Get the person to a shady, cool area. Yes, but most adults in the U.S. do not. Talk with hasnt chaned since the What is heat exhaustion? • Rapid and strong pulse • Cool the person down quickly. Place each number with a comma. Your MMWR statement in 2013. prescription number is a 7-digit your healthcare provider if you have questions. According to the Center for Disease • Throbbing headache in cool water, spray down with cool Read the right side of this flyer to see if you might Control and Prevention (CDC), heat • Dizziness and Nausea water or sponge bathe with cool number that comes after RX# on need one or two doses of MMR vaccine. your label. Please ignore the last exhaustion is a milder form of heat • Confusion water; or cover with a cool wet sheet. two digits following the space. related illness. It can take a few days of • Passing out • Monitor their body temperature, Learn more at www.cdc.gov/measles. being exposed to high temperatures working towards bringing their DOH 348-719 May 2019 o o 5. You will receive a text message and not adequately replacing fluids that How do you protect yourself? temperature down below 101 F-102 F. If you have a disability and need this document in another format, please have been lost through sweat or vomit to • Drink cool, non-alcoholic beverages. If • Get medical assistance immediately! response regarding the status call 1-800-525-0127 (TDD/TTY call 711). Find more information at www.doh.wa.gov. of the prescription number that bring on heat exhaustion. you are on a certain medication such you submitted. as diuretics or if your doctor limits your If you have any questions about heat What is heat stroke? fluid intake, you may want to discuss related symptoms, call PTHA at 253-593- 6. The pharmacy will contact you if CDC defines heat stroke as the most the amount of fluids you should drink 0232 and speak with a Consulting Nurse. there are any questions about your serious form of heat related illness. This on hot days with your doctor. Source: CDC refill request.

Patients still have the option to call the PTHAPTHA June June Calendar regular refill line and either input in the Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Managing Outdoor, Seasonal Allergies prescription number or leave a voice 3 4 5 6 7 mail message. • Pollen is highest early in the morning. Try to avoid being outside during that Pulling for Wel lness time. Wellbriety • The best time to go out is after a hard rain, when the air is most clean. Workshops • Take medications at least one hour before you will be exposed to allergens. 12:00pm – 1:00pm • Keep your car windows closed to keep pollen out. Grief Speaks • Wash your hands and face after being outside to remove allergens. • Stay indoors when the pollen count is reported to be at the highest levels, 1:00pm – 2:30 pm and on windy days when there is more pollen in the air. 12 • Showering in the evening to wash away pollen may help you sleep better, 10 11 13 14 and improve night time symptoms. Pulling for PTHA Wellbriety CLOSED Indoor Allergy Management 12:00pm – 1:00pm Herman Dillon Sr. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Grief Speaks Day • Vacuum carpets and furniture frequently, vacuum and wash hard surfaces Journey to Wellness and foors. Use a HEPA flter on your vacuum for the best results. 1:00pm – 2:30 pm • Keep windows and doors closed to keep pollen from drifting into your home. 17 18 19 20 21 • Using a HEPA air purifer may help clean the air in your home. Wel lness Workshops • Change your clothes when coming inside after outdoor activities.

Pulling for July 10, 12 pm - 1 pm: Cooking demonstration • Remove your shoes at the door to avoid tracking in allergens. Wellbriety • Use the air conditioner in your home and car and change flter regularly. 12:00pm – 1:00pm July 17, 12 pm - 1 pm: Physical activity education Allergies or Cold Virus? Grief Speaks July 24, 12 pm - 1 pm: Medication education Allergies Cold Virus 1:00pm – 2:30 pm -Itchy eyes, throat, nose, skin, or -Coughing, sneezing, runny, stuffy nose July 31, 12 pm - 1 pm: Continuous Glucose monitoring all of the above! -Sometimes chest pain 24 25 26 27 28 -Sneezing -Sometimes fever PTHA is Hiring Aug. 21, 12 pm - 1 pm: Continuous Glucose monitoring follow up -Sometimes cough -Body aches and pains Pulling for -Sudden onset of symptoms… that happen -Fatigue For a list of jobs, visit eptha.com Wellbriety All workshops will be held in the Community Health Kitchen at the same time every year -Sore throat Light, healthy lunch will be provided -May last for weeks or months! -Lasts a week or so or call the job line: 253-593-0101 12:00pm – 1:00pm -Stuffy, runny nose

Grief Speaks For more information, please call 1:00pm – 2:30 pm 253-593-0232, ext. 534 or ext. 332

12 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 13 COMMUNITY FAMILY SERVICES PUYALLUP TRIBAL VETERANS

ACTIVITY UPDATES Recovery Coaches the importance of one’s appearance and By MICHAEL SISSON In late February, Community Family the effect it can have on one’s ability as Puyallup Tribal Veterans Committee Services hosted a week-long Recovery a coach. The spirituality course taught Vice-Chairperson Coach Academy course for several the importance of sensitivity toward any Tribal employees. Nine employees from person’s spiritual path, no matter what various departments graduated the it looks like. Trainees learned how to be course, becoming certified Recovery respectful of clients’ belief systems or On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9 a.m., Coaches. The course was taught by lack thereof, and where to draw the line The Puyallup Tribal Veterans will be two instructors from the Center for when sharing their own path with others. posting the Colors for DOD/Manson Addiction Recovery Training (CART) Construction at the EQC – Fife Ballroom under the Connecticut Community Community Family Services plans to and Conference Center, located at 5580 for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). They continue building a community of Pacific Highway East, Fife, WA 98424. walked the trainees through the process Recovery Coaches and support them of supporting clients early in recovery in their journey to give back to the Please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. from drugs and alcohol. Trainees worked community. The goal is to build up the together to define positive and negative Recovery Coach community so that stigmas regarding addiction, how those in early recovery have easier On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, coaches can relate to and connect with access to a support network. Not just 2019, at 10:30 a.m., the Puyallup Tribal recoverees in a healthy way, setting and community support, but individualized Veterans will be holding a Memorial Day keeping boundaries, showing respect to support, which will provide an Ceremony at the Puyallup Tribal Veterans On Sunday, June 30, 2019, The Puyallup recoverees by allowing them to define opportunity to be linked with one person Memorial, which is located in front of Tribal Veterans will be posting the their path and supporting them through to connect with. Someone to hold the the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. This Colors for The Great Race at the Lemay their process. Various resources for recoveree accountable during the early year there will be the playing of “Taps,” Museum, located at 2702 East D Street, support within the Tribe and outside stages of their new journey. This will as well as the reading of the names Tacoma, WA 98421. the Tribal community were defined for provide more opportunities for success of Puyallup Tribal Veterans that have coaches to provide to clients as they get for clients coming out of prison and crossed over. More details to follow as we get closer to back on their feet. treatment and strengthen their recovery the event. The uniform for these events will be as well as that of the Recovery Coach. Following the Ceremony, lunch will be black trousers, black shoes, long sleeve In May, five students from that Another Recovery Coach Academy provided at the Emerald Queen Casino white shirt, our white Tribal Veterans ball course, and two other previously course is being planned to give more – Fife Ballroom and Conference Center, Find us on Facebook under cap and the Pendleton Grateful Nation certified Community Family Services members of the Tribal community the located at 5580 Pacific Highway East, Puyallup Tribal Veterans. Vest that we wear to all Tribal Veteran employees spent a week continuing opportunity to take the course. If you Fife, WA 98424. events (please see the picture above). their training. The coaches attended have been in documented recovery for courses specializing in professionalism two years or more, and are interested in and spirituality. Trainees learned being a Recovery Coach, please contact For Memorial Day, 2019, we honor Puyallup Tribal Veterans who have crossed over. how to use proper language and Community Family Services at (253) forms of communication with clients, 573-7919, and we will contact you when Thank you for your service. coworkers and supervisors, as well as additional trainings become available.

Ernest C. Anderson William R. Davis Joseph (Joe) W. James Charles S. Sicade Francis Andrews George Dean, Sr. Thompson James, Jr. Clara Sicade Wilber Andrews Frederick (Dutch) Dillon Roy F. James, III Robert L. Sicade Gary Bench Harry Dillon, Sr. John M. (Sonny) Keating, Sr. Charles S. (Stann) Sicade, Jr. Wilber Buber Herman Dillon, Sr. Edwin J. Legarde, Jr. Calvin W. Simchen Floyd Buber Roque O. Duenas Harold Loebb Frederick B. (Fred) Thomas Lavina M Buber Roy Earl Donald M. (Donny) Matheson Clarence P. Tougaw, Jr. Charles (Charlie) Butler Harold Farris Jerome Matheson McKenzie (Mac) Turnipseed Clarence (Grumpy) Butler Leonard R. Farron Jerrie L. Matheson Terrance R. Val Jimmy Butler Daniel (Danny) Ferro Joseph Y. Matheson Mark Westcott Lawrence (Ikey) Butler Leonard (Uncle Buddy) Ferro Andrew McCloud III Charles Williams, Jr. Tommy Butler Alfred J. Firth Andrew Mc Cloud, Jr. Joseph J. Williams, Sr. Charles (Charlie) Cantrell Winfield S. Firth Donald J. McCloud, Sr. Ralph J. Williams Michael L. Castellane Donald A. Gilich Bernard E. McKay Robert A. Williams Jim Frank Clark Alfred H. (Snuffy) Gleason Earnest Napoleon Michael Wooten Silas A. Cross, Jr. Simon E. George Jack W. Phemister Benjamin (Big Rueb) Wright, Sr. Julius S. (Skinny) Daniels Manuel Gutierrez William K. Pittman James (Jim) Young, Sr. William S. Daniels Ramona M. Hawthorne Charles B. (Buddy) Satiacum, Sr. Joseph H. Young John L. Davis, Sr. Patrick Henry Edmond J. Sibbits Julius (John) Young, Jr.

If your family member is not listed, please email [email protected]

14 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 15 CHIEF SCHOOLS CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS

Photos by BRITTANY PIGER.

Decision Day: Culture Day Friday, May 3rd was a day full of celebration and honor for our Elders during our annual Culture Day. Graduating " We honor the Students from our Early Childhood old ones for their Program to our high school students Class of 2019 wisdom. They are presented their learning and gifts. not cast aside, but Students stand with Pierce College representative as their school of choice. First Row; Breana 2018 Chief Leschi Graduate Honor McKinney Ballmes holding sign with PC rep., 2nd Row left to right; Jessica Daub (our 2019 Daffodil Princess), shares her college experience and gives advice continue to hold a Jazmyne Sanchez, Kristen Covington, Devin Francis, 3rd Row; Emmy Champagne-Gray, Angela to 2019 graduates for what to expect in college. Culture Day is a day full of celebration Orellana-Carrillo, Delbert TurningRobe. place of honor in of our culture and traditions. We heard our families and stories of "How Nettles Saved the Our first annual Decision Day was on Community College, Technical Daffodil Princess Jessica Duab, Ramiro communities." People," presentation of Sovereignty, Friday, May 10th. Our 2019 Senior Class College, and careers. Hice, and Breanna Balmes. -Billie Frank Jr. Social Studies, Treaties, the Cradle was honored and celebrated for their CLS youth demonstrate their music skills. Board Dance from Early Childhood decisions for their future. College representatives from Pierce We were also joined by 2018 alumni Education Program Parents, Powwow College, Pacific Lutheran University, and Honor McKinney who spoke with our 2019 dances, and much more. Students held up signs of each of Tacoma Community College joined our seniors about college and what to expect. the decisions they had made for students’ celebration. At the end of the presentations of learning, after high school. Including Pierce Thank you to our community partners students then shared gifts with our Elders. College, Central Washington University, A few of our students from our senior Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Western Washington University, class spoke to their class about their high Community College, and Pierce College "The measure of a man's character is Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma school beyond plan including our 2019 for joining us for this event! not measured by what he gets from his ancestors, but by what he leaves his descendants."

CLS students dance with Vice Chairman David Bean. Students learn about weaving on Culture Day.

Yjovanne Paz stands with Eagle Lodge Leader Cassie Ridenour Matthew Inskeep runs through a tunnel of Chief Leschi staff holding his sign with his decision sign to go to a technical college for Decision Day. He will be attending Pacific Lutheran University this fall. Decision Day: PreK Grads

" What do you want to be when you grow up?" A young Chief Leschi student shares a smile with her elder. Chief Leschi Students celebrate their culture with elders on Culture Day.

"Doctor" – Angeni "A diver and a golfer" – Vance "The Grinch" – Monica Now Enrolling for Fall 2019-2020 • Free Preschool for Puyallup Tribal members Chief Leschi Schools • Puyallup Tribal Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall 2019-2020 Free Preschool For children who will be Puyallup Tribal Preschool: 5625 52nd Street East For 4 years old by August 31, 2019: • For Puyallup Tribal members Puyallup, WA 98371 Puyallup Tribal members

• All-day preschool Monday- • Family activities (253) 445-6000 x 3182 Tuesday-Thursday-Friday • Support services (no school on Wednesday) • Parenting education Please Contact: Kathryn Yates if yourCHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS • 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. • Transportation provided child is a Puyallup Tribal member to Puyallup Tribal Preschool • Breakfast, lunch and snack for children 4 years old enroll in Puyallup Tribal Preschool 5625 52nd Street East "A scientist" – Q'untrell "Bee" – Brooke "Construction Worker" – Bailey This Pre-K grad is excited to move on to kindergarten! Photos by Brittany Piger. • Field trips Program (253) 445-6000 x 3182 Puyallup, WA 98371 253-445-6000 16 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 17Puyallup Tribal x 3182

For children who are 4 years Puyallup Tribal Preschool: old by August 31, 2019: For Puyallup Tribal members All day Preschool Family activities Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fr Support Services (no school on Wed) Parenting Education 8:30 to 3:20 Breakfast, lunch and snack Transportation Provided for Field Trips children 4 years old

Please Contact:

Kathryn Yates if your child is a Puyallup Tribal member to enroll in Puyallup Tribal Pre- school Program 253-445-6000 ext. 3182

June YOUTH CENTER 2019 YOUTH CENTER

YOUTHYouth Center CENTER Calendar CALENDAR June 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Happy Birthday Amenda 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Archery Club NO CLASSES Tae Kwon Do Sylvan & Archery Tae Kwon Do Family Summer CLS Senior @ PTYCC DATA DAY 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm Safety Night Graduation Last Day of After School 6 – 9 pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Archery Club Field Day Summer Camp Summer Camp NO EVENT @ PTYCC @ CLS Preparation Preparation HOLIDAY

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Archery Club SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Skating @ PTYCC 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 7 – 10 pm

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Archery Club SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Movie Night @ PTYCC 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm @ FCA

July30 Archery Club @ PTYCC 2019

Youth Center Calendar July 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activities @ FCA Movie Night YOUTH CENTER HOLIDAY NO EVENT th 12 – 3 pm @ FCA CLOSED Happy 4 of July HOLIDAY

7 8 9 Happy Birthday Lisa 10 Happy Birthday Nancy 11 12 13 SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Family Fun Center 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 7 – 10 pm M’s Ticket Sign Up! M’s Ticket Sign Up! M’s Ticket Sign Up! M’s Ticket Sign Up! 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Movie Night 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 6 – 9 pm 21 22 23 24 9 am – 4 pm 25 26 27 SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Skating 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 7 – 10 pm 28 29 30 31 SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm

Puyallup Tribal Youth Center 5803 N Levee Rd, We are looking for coaches to Tackle Football Tacoma, WA 98424. We have openings in the help mold our young athletes and following Tackle football age groups. (Your prepare them for what their school age is determined on June 1st 2019) football will soon bring them.

8-U 10-U 12-U 14-U Please contact Youth Coordinator If you wish to have your child play football for Phillip Dillon for more information the 2019 youth football season, please return at (ofce) 253-680-5683 or (cell) form to the youth center or email to 253-244-1372 Phillip.Dillon@ [email protected] PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov

Players must play in a division in which they are age elligible.

18 May 29 2019 Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal News May 29, 2019 19 TRIBALTRIBAL FINANCE CAMP Hunting & Wildlife Raffle Drawing LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Register NOW! Space is limited NAME: A Summer Experience Return you will always remember TRIBAL ID: to Tribal You will get to: • Learn how to control how your money is spent Council • Discover the successful habits of personal finance PHONE: offices • Work directly with Puyallup Tribal leaders • Have an awesome time

The Hunting and Wildlife Department has nine buffalo heads and four buffalo hides. We will be holding two separate drawings for Puyallup Tribal members that are interested in obtaining either a head or hide. The drawing will take place on June 11 at the An Awesome Experience Awaits You! This could be the most exciting two weeks of Hunting and Wildlife Department. your summer! Have fun while you earn money.

If you are interested, there will be a box located in Tribal Council By completing the entire program, you will have offices. You need to put your name, Tribal ID and phone number earned $100 to start a savings account. on the ticket provided and place it in the confidential box. One During the program you will enjoy breakfast and entry per Tribal member and Tribal ID, who must be present when lunch, get a cool T-shirt and receive a portfolio dropping off ticket. Tribal member must be at least 18 years of age. Details: for school. Plus you’ll have fun doing some really great activities such as movies, bowling and Program activities will be held at the adventure sports. Each winner will be responsible for the cleaning and taxidermy of Puyallup Tribal Youth Center. each item. These parts of the animal are uncured and will need to The camp will wrap up with an exciting Monday - Friday, be processed or frozen after pick-up. activity (yet to be determined). July 8th - July 19th, 2019 Participants must be 14 -21 years old, 10:00am - 2:00pm Puyallup Tribe is not responsible for any costs. Puyallup Tribal members and attend (Activity days will run longer) 9 out of 10 days to be eligible for certain activities. Tribal members: would you like to volunteer? Positions open for Ticket to the left must be filled out and brought to Tribal Council offices. chaperones, drivers, assistants, and other positions. Parent or guardian permission is required to open a savings account if age 17 or Contact Jolene Cantrell If you have any additional questions, please call (253) 405-7504. 253-778.2754 younger. [email protected] hawatubš čələp. Thank you folks.

Attention Puyallup Tribal Member Students Are you interested in getting work experience while you go to school?

ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (Re)Opens: May 6, 2019 Closes: June 5, 2019

The Tribal Administration HR Department is looking for Tribal Members interested in taking part in an Internship Program in the Accounting Department working with DAP Services, Inc.

Anyone interested should apply online at: https://usr55.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ptoiad or visit the Puyallup Tribe’s website employment page at http://www.puyallup-tribe.com/employment/.

Applicants should upload a resume of previous work experience and/or education, a one-page personal statement as to why you are interested in this program, and a copy of transcripts or schedule.

Successful applicants must be: currently enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college or vocational school; pursuing a degree in accounting, business, or related field; maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5; have at least a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel; and have basic math, 10-key, and communication skills.

Duties will be dependent upon previous work experience and level of schooling received. This is a part-time, 10-29 hours per week program, and will be flexible to adjust for class schedules and study needs. Salary is $15.08/hour, no benefits.

If you have any questions, please call Human Resources at (253) 573-7863 or email [email protected].

Puyallup Tribal News Staff

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