Quileute Tribal Council Swearing in Ceremony
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February 2019 Vol. 14, Issue 2 Directors Reports and General Council 1 2 Inside This Issue: • From Council Chambers • Welcoming the Whales • Department Briefs • Family First Aid Night • In Memoriam 3 4 • Community Donates to USCG • Teen Center • Power to Inspire • Jay Squawks • 1 Billion Rising • March Birthdays • Valentine’s Day Special at River’s Edge Restaurant 1. Eugene Jackson served as a Sergeant-at-Arms during the Directors Reports and General Council Meeting, held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 2. Michele Lefebvre informs Sharon Pullen of Health Center updates 3. Tom Davis visits the Directors’ informational booths 4. Melissa Burnside records candidate nominations for Quileute Tribal Council THE DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS TO Quileute Tribal Council BE CONSIDERED FOR PRINT IN THE TALKING RAVEN IS THE 3RD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Swearing In Ceremony Page 2 The Talking Raven From Council Chambers Services Director Nicole Earls attended the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Indian Policy Advisory Committee meeting in Olympia, WA this past month. Secretary James Jack- son: It was great to come to- gether with the state and all the other Washington Tribes to have a roundtable discussion about our Tribes’ concerns, is- sues, and ideas regarding ICW and healthcare, for example. The opportunity to meet with other tribal leaders and state agencies is important so that we can provide the best ser- vices possible to our communi- ties. Councilmembers also traveled to the Affiliated Tony Foster, Zach Jones, Doug Woodruff, James Jackson, Skyler Foster - Photo By Cheryl Barth Tribes of Northwest Indians Winter Convention at the end taking this program on, com- of January in Portland, OR. It pleting the strategic plan, and was four days of networking Heartfelt Condolences hiring staff to oversee the teen and breakout sessions that center. The program reopened included presentations and With deepest sympathy, we are keeping the family of on Feb. 4, 2019. Parents and discussions on climate change, Gary Jackson Sr. in our thoughts and prayers. guardians: be sure to fill out wellness and trauma informed care, Get Out the Vote cam- We are so sorry for your loss. the enrollment packet so your children can utilize the teen paign, the Paddle to Lummi, -Quileute Tribal Council center. This packet contains philanthropy in Indian Coun- general guidelines as well as try, and more. There is always vital emergency contact infor- a wealth of knowledge these The U.S. government you to those who donated to mation, so staff know who to events offer and we are hon- shutdown may not have had a this cause. contact in case of an emergen- ored to represent Quileute. cy. huge impact on our Tribe, but Chairman Doug Wood- Thank you to the tribal it certainly was felt by our ruff: And we thank the Coast There are still work members who attended the neighbors at U.S. Coast Guard Guard for maintaining their opportunities at the Hillside Directors Reports and General Station Quillayute River. For professionalism and duty to Apartments. Public Works has Council Meetings on Jan. 31 that reason, the Quileute com- service during these trying been hiring temporary em- and Feb. 1. We appreciate the munity pulled together to do- times. The Coast Guard is here ployees to help remodel the Directors for their dedication nate cash and gift cards for the to protect our ocean, our fish- units. Please get your name and effort in providing an an- crew. ermen, and our coast. They are put on the temporary list so nual report to the community, Treasurer Skyler Fos- a part of our community, our you have this job opportuni- community members for their ter: We want to extend our family. So of course, we were ty—see the Human Resources feedback regarding the new gratitude by recognizing Cathy happy to make a contribution department to fill out an ap- format, and to all tribal mem- Salazar for her leadership in to support them. plication and get more infor- bers who asked questions and mation on being a temp work- shared their input. Overall, it gathering donations for the New and exciting Coast Guard. She stepped up to er. was a valuable and construc- things are happening at the tive couple of days. raise funds, generating $965 teen center. We raise our Councilman James from the community. Thank hands to Human Services for Jackson and Quileute Human Chas Woodruff addresses Tribal Council at the General Council Meeting Volume 14, Issue 2 Page 3 Department Briefs Court beneficial to strengthen Natural Resources Com- al Housing with various • Welcome the new full-time our Healing to Wellness mittee tribal employees on Jan. Probation Officer, Beau core. • Working on filling three 10 Adamire • Thank You to the Events positions within the de- • Completed follow-up • Current Public Defender’s Department for support- partment; held interviews homebuyer inspections tenure ended on Jan. 31, ing and setting up the for two of those positions • Board meeting held on Jan. 2019. The court hopes to Healing to Wellness train- • Coordinating with Area 2A 15 hire a new Public Defend- ing halibut managers and • Staff attended Wellness er by early February. • Please contact Crime Vic- Tribes to develop a posi- Court training Jan. 24-25 Please contact the court if tims Program Manager tion on a request for in- Health Center Charlotte Penn at 360-300 creased Halibut TAC for you have any questions • Diabetes Support Group regarding this matter. -7067 if you have any 2018 season for Area 2A meeting held Jan. 8, dis- • Healing to Wellness Court questions regarding victim • International Pacific Hali- cussed New Year’s resolu- had training conducted by services but Commission meeting tions and healthy living • Please contact CASA Vol- attended by QNR Jan. 28 – Tribal Law and Policy In- • Collaborated with Human stitute on Jan. 24-25 at the unteer Coordinator Naomi Feb. 1 Services to provide work- Highway 101 Building. Jacobson at 360-300-7182 • Participated in an annual shop on how to make This training covered if you have any questions meeting with DNR Region- granola about becoming involved al staff on Jan. 25 many elements that the • Hearing and vision screen- in the CASA program Healing to Wellness Court Housing Authority ings for QTS on Jan. 25 team benefited from. Addi- Natural Resources • Board member and staff • Diabetic BINGO hosted at tionally, our Wellness • Working on revising the members attended NWIHA Senior Center on Jan. 28 Committee is fairly new, Fishing Ordinance and Quarterly Meeting in so this training was ex- fishing penalties with trib- Swinomish Jan. 8-10 tremely motivational and al prosecutor and Quileute • Toured Lummi Transition- B1q65yam Quileute Head Start Presents… The Talking Raven Family First Aid Night A monthly publication of the Quileute Tribal Council February 7, 2019 Edited By 5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Emily Foster Akalat Center in La Push Phone: (360) 374-7760 We welcome everyone to join us for a night dedicated to educating families on how to prevent, treat, or respond to medical emergencies, disasters, and other potentially life threatening situations. There Mailing Address: will be more than 25 different teams of presenters that will speak about, and demonstrate techniques The Talking Raven on, the following topics: PO Box 279 La Push, WA 98350 • Choking/Obstructed Airway • Water Safety • Community Safety • CPR • Fire Safety • Consumer Protection Email: • Severe Bleeding • Car Seat Safety • Search & Rescue • Burns, Hypothermia • FREE Car Seat Checks • Human Trafficking/Child • Broken Bones • Concussion Safety (FBI Liaison) • Car Safety/Accidents • Medicine Usage/Dosage • 911 Call Booth for Children Quileute Tribal Council • Pedestrian Safety • Drug Identification • Fitness Safety • Seizures • Poison Control • Community and Disaster Doug Woodruff • Preparedness • Distracted Driving • First Aid Kits Chairman • Domestic Violence • Elder Health and Safety • Child Abuse Reporting • ER vs. Clinic Visits • Bullying/School Safety • And Many More Tony Foster Vice Chair There will be a medivac helicopter, ambulance, Sheriff’s Department rescue boat, and a firetruck on site to view! James Jackson Sr. There will also be prize raffles! Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Secretary For more information : 360-374-2631 Skyler Foster Treasurer In Memoriam Zachary Jones Member at Large Mr. Jackson passed and son Richard Smith. away peacefully at Forks Com- He is survived by munity Hospital surrounded brother Dean Wallace, sisters by family and friends on Jan. QTC Contact Information Debbie Jackson and Shelly 12, 2019. He was 74 years old. Black; sons Dean and Doug Mailing Address: Services were held at the Aka- Jackson and Stephen Smith; Quileute Tribal Council lat Center with burial follow- daughters Maribeth and Judith ing at the Quileute cemetery PO Box 279 Smith, Sabrina and Ashley in La Push on Jan. 18, 2019. La Push, WA 98350 Jackson. Mr. Jackson was pre- Phone: Mr. Jackson had 41 ceded in death by his parents grandchildren and 49 great- (360) 374-6163 Julia Berrys and Lovey Jack- Gary D. Jackson grandchildren and many more son; his wife Margaret Jack- Larry Burtness Dec. 29, 1944 – nieces and nephews, family son, daughter Renee Jackson Interim General Manager Jan. 12, 2019 and friends. Page 4 The Talking Raven Community donates to Station Quillayute River during government shutdown On Day 24 of the U.S. whether they would get paid -of-mouth; the Forks Chamber contributions to the station on government shutdown, Qui- or not. It’s not a pleasant situ- of Commerce also collected Jan. 22. leute tribal member Cathy Sal- ation.” cash from members in attend- “Collectively, we can azar had the idea to raise Quileute Tribal Council ance at their Jan. 16 meeting. and will make a difference to funds for U.S.