3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Skokomish Indian Nation

March 2020 Issue p3dsi’hLad “ Time of Food”

Our Living Treasures or this month’s Elder interview Peggy and Tutsie have always been FI have a tandem consisting of close. They used to fish together Elsie Allen Gamber, who was born on the Skokomish River, before the here on March 6, 1935, as well as Boldt Decision, so they would see Peggy Teo Johnson. Elsie is 10 years Aunt Henrietta and her son, Sonny older than her cousin, Peggy, but Gillette, equipped with machine guns they’ve always been close. Peggy to ward off the Washington State Fish was born, and raised, here too with and Game police who would harass her birthday being March 17, 1945. them for exercising their fishing Peggy’s mother was Elsie’s older rights. sister, Phyllis Allen Teo and Wilson They’ve both seen a tremendous Teo was her father. amount of change here, on the Res, Elsie “Tutsie’s” parents were Isaac over their lifetimes. Tutsie said she Allen and Minnie Wilbur, and her is amazed at how the little ones today paternal grandparents were Frank are so good with smart phones and Allen and Maryann Mollie Williams. computer tablets. Playing games James Wilbur and Annie Sherwood and all that they can do with them. were her maternal grandparents. other nearby reservations. scheduled to be surpluss property. Peggy feels sad for all of the drug Elsie attended school here, at the Peggy attended the Skokomish So there was an armed takeover of problems that are here now, causing Skokomish Valley School, through Valley School until she reached the the facility and Peggy Johnson was a lot of grandparents to raise their th th the 8 grade. She then went on to 6 grade, then her family moved right in the middle of it all. She was grandchildren. They are both very th th th complete the 9 , 10 and 11 grades to Toppenish, WA on the Yakama told by Ramona Bennett and Gloria active in the Shaker Church and at Chemawa Indian Boarding School, Indian Reservation. She said she Bean to stay on the rooftop and watch Tutsie likes to see the young people in Kizer, Oregon. She returned to the couldn’t get over how there were no for anyone approaching the building, come and join in the services there, Skokomish Reservation and got her trees there. During this time Harris especially any armed assault. Peggy even taking part in the services. That G.E.D. and then she attended Clover and Ray Teo introduced her to the was given a machine gun and a box makes her heart feel good. Park Technical School, in Lakewood, Shaker Church, at White Swan. of Molotov cocktails to use against Peggy said that she especially enjoys WA. After Clover Park Elsie returned Peggy moved back to Tacoma, to live any armed assault. Fortunately, hearing visiting preachers who come home and soon married another tribal with her father, in the late 1950’s. In she never had to use the gun or the and share their faith and love for member, Leonard Hawk, who was 1963 she met and married an Army incendiary bombs. Peggy said the God. They inspire her and she knows in the U.S Army at that time. She soldier, Willard Johnson, who was a scary part for her was that she had it provides a greater thirst for her, and and Leonard then moved onto the member of the Ute Tribe, from Utah. her kids, LaDean, Harriet, Wendy, others, to know the Word of God. Ft. Lewis military base and lived They had five children, LaDean, Willard and Jamie right there with Peggy also gets a lot of enjoyment there with Richard and Cookie Bush. Harriett, Willard, Jaime and Wendy. her. So she would have them stay from her 14 grandchildren who Elsie and Leonard had two daughters, They did live on the Ft. Duchesne in an area on the lower floors, and keep her feeling young and inspired. Lenora and Mona, losing a daughter Reservation, home of the Ute Tribe, sometimes in the basement, trying to Tutsie says she can’t remember how who was nearly a year old when she for about three years. keep them safe. After seven days the many grandchildren she has, but she passed away. Tutsie later married In 1976 the Puyallup Tribe took over takeover ended safely with the State knows that there are 5 generations Don Gamber, having three more and occupied the old Cushman Indian agreeing to negotiate with the Tribe and she treasures the opportunity kids, Louella, Donald and Harold. Hospital which was then serving as to receive the property for their use. to see and hold the youngest ones. They lived at Camp Grisdale for a the State of Washington’s Cascadia Later that Summer Peggy went on These two cousins are often together, few years. Don Gamber used to train Diagnostic Center. Their reason for the longest walk, organized by the going to events, Senior lunches and the young boys to box and then held doing so was that they wanted to state American Indian Movement, which of course, Shaker Church activities. smokers where the boys would box of Washington to give the facility ended in Washington, D.C. and she Tony Herrera for competitions here and on a few to the Puyallup Tribe since it was just took Wendy with her. Twana Language Project Update

he Skokomish Twana Language When: March 21, 2020 TProgram is prepared to strengthen 3:00 Pm To 5:30 Pm the bridge that our Old Ones built. Those individuals that gave years Agenda allowing themselves to be recorded and Opening Prayer gave volumes of hours of translating 3 Witnesses Chosen to early linguists that pioneered their Tribal Council Speakers professional works amongst the Skokomish Twana Language Staff Skokomish people for their doctorates. Update In our cultural society, it is our tribal etiquette that prompts the Skokomish Thanking John Gouley And Staff For Twana Language Program to pay Their Support tribute to the following individuals that Thanking Cooks Tahnee Miller, built the generational bridges. Marcie Tinaza Kimberly It is our privilege to honor and pay Photo Reveals Of Skokomish Wisdom tribute to our Old Ones that continue Warriors to teach us today. They are: Louisa Pulsifer, Emily Miller, Bruce Miller, (A Not All Inclusive List Attached Of Joe Andrews Sr., Archie Adams, Frank More Contributors) Allen, and Henry Allen. Cultural Honor Song And Words We are creating a place of honor for From individual photos of our teachers House Of Shlanay And of the past within the Skokomish The Skokomish Culture Keepers Community Center. This will offer a Headstart Staff Introductions permanent reminder of their foresight Headstart Children Sharing Of Song, and commitment to never allow our Dance & Language language to be forgotten. It will take Hood Canal Sharing Of Language you and I as much time to learn the Dinner language as they have given to keep it. Witnesses Last Words Of Event Years. Raffle *Must Be Present To Win Please join us in celebrating our historic Skokomish Twana Language knowledge warriors! On behalf of the Developer List Skokomish Twana Language Program Of Previous Contributors staff, I humbly invite you to witness this tiny step on a remarkable journey Tribal Council Members To Date to continue what our Wisdom Warriors laid before us. Please see flyer this First Advisory Committee: page Helen Rudy, Bertha Visser, Warm regards, Zetha Cush, Joseph Andrews Sr., Rita Andrews, Student Language Yvonne Peterson, Leona Visser, Congratulations To Jason Teacher Georgia Oliver, Charlotte Tobin, Antonio Sandifer, Education Director; Jean Evernden Christie Chambliss; Tony Herrera; Director: Nile Thompson LaDean Johnson; and Dioniso (Nitz) Assistant/Teacher: Emily Hen Sparr Hurtado, Jr.) Secretary: Norma Cagey

Consultants: Lee Cush, Georgina Miller, Hattie Cross, Ida Cush, Lucinda Kenyon, Louis Miller, Lela Pulsifer, Virginia Saylor, Harris Teo, Hazel Underwood, Walter Henry Jr., Harvey Robinson, Karen James, William Elmondorf, Gaberell Drachman A BIG SHOUT OUT to Jason Longshore who had the highest Math grade in 8th grade. 96.20 for this past quarter Keep up the good work! Page 2 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Think you May Want to be a CNA? We Can Help Nursing Assistant Orientation to be Held at the Skokomish Education Building March 11 - 1:00 PM Are you thinking you MAY want to be a CNA, now called a Nurse Assistant Certified (NAC)? If you think you might want a career in health care at a hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, doctor’s office, or clinic consider attending the Olympic College orientation at the Skokomish Education Center on Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 pm. The health care is a field that will continue to grow and expand. Beth Gill BSN from Olympic College will be on hand to tell us all about the program that begins on April 6, 2020 on the Shelton campus of Olympic College. This location is only a few short miles from the Skokomish Reservation. For most students there are little or NO costs. The Worker Retraining program will cover the costs of this 11 week course that is held on Mondays through Thursdays and the occasional Friday. Additionally, your scrubs, stethoscope, and many materials and supplies are covered by the worker program and that means no cost to you the student. No high school diploma is needed. Perspective CNA /NAC must have no disqualifying crimes or negative actions on your record within the last three years. There are also a number of immunizations required by the second week of the class most of which are available for tribal members at our Skokomish Health Clinic. Taking this course and receiving your certified nursing assistant license can change your job prospects and your outlook. For many students this is a gateway to a new future of possibilities. Maybe that person is you. Any questions about this program can be directed to Deborah Hale the Skokomish College and Career Coordinator, office phone is 360-877-2460 extension 2706. The hours are Monday - Thursday until 5:30 or 6:00 pm.

Join Our Skokomish Tribal Youth - Our Second Year of Participation in this Exciting Career Event Come With US to the TERO more. If you are in high school please Career Event at Quinault! get your parents’ permission prior to This event is an opportunity signing up. Younger students under for the companies and unions to 18 may not attend without parental provide hands on experiences for this permission. event. If you are wondering about your We will provide a breakfast next steps in a career, it is the,“TERO burrito on the way to Quinault and Hands on Career Fair”. Please join us. stop for a late lunch on the way back. If you are 16 - 25 years(older okay) of We will return around 5 pm. If there is age, this event will feature construction enough interest we will be able to rent and road engineering and more. Come larger transportation. for the day to Quinault. There will be Contact Deborah Hale for several types of heavy equipment to try permission forms and additional out and many activities like the fi elds information. 360-877-2460 extension of electrician, carpentry, concrete, and 2607. Save your spot NOW! www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 3 Skokomish Hosts 2 year College and Trade Fair Thank you to the Presenters who made the evening informative and enjoyable. The following are our presenters:

Bates Technical College -Patricia Chase Grays Harbor Community College - Professor Arthur International Painters Union & Allied Trades - Christopher Winters, Tribal hank You to everyone who Liason & Military Contact Tparticipated and helped with our 2 Northwest Indian College - Jenny Year College & Trade Fair on Thursday, Serpa & Alisa Woodruff February 13 at the beautiful Skokomish Skokomish Youth Prevention/Youth Community Center. The evening was Council - Julienne Gale opened by Chairman of our Skokomish Skokomish Suicide Prevention - Tribal Council, Guy Miller who had Amber Hansen warm words of encouragement for Skokomish Vocational Department - our youth in all of their educational Carol Cordova & Barbara Churchill endeavors. Peggy Johnson blessed Skokomish Health Clinic - Deanna the food and everyone in attendance. Mehloff & the Health Clinic Team Guy welcomed our colleges and Small Business Development Center - trades people and graciously thanked Lacey & Aberdeen - Sachint & Mia them for their participation and their South Puget Sound Community sharing of their knowledge with our College - Erin Rust accompanied by young people. Our Skokomish Youth 2 student reps Cultural Singers also presented songs Tacoma Community College - Christi of welcome and shared Skokomish Rose Outreach Team culture with our guests. Ocean Sparr United States Census Recruiter and Sunsemay prepared two wonderful Looking to hire 15 people for the soups, salad, and sub sandwiches. It Skokomish Area was an amazing dinner. West Mason Fire Department - Union - Chief Matthew Welander

Our Hands are Raised to our Youth

Our Skokomish Community youth supporting Hood Canal School, by making a sign promoting positive behavior. Way to go TEAM

Page 4 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Skokomish Youth Hot News ello from Tom’s Q3Xub3sh chalk art for Teen Dating Violence Important note: There is no Tom’s Finally, we have some big news: HAfter School Program and Youth Awareness Month with Patty Gouley Q3Xub3sh After School Program Our wonderful youth worker Demus Council Advisors! This past month and Tor Parker from Tuwaduq Family on Thursday, March 12 due to staff Cordova will be leaving the youth in the after school program, we went Services. We also enjoyed taking the training. program to attend school. His last day swimming the fi rst week of February teens to ice skating, ice bumper cars, Save the dates for these upcoming of work will be Monday, March 2, and visited the library the second week. and dinner as a thank you for their events: We will be hosting the High when we will have a party to celebrate We also started a digital storytelling help in supporting their community. School Who Let the Dawgs Out him in the After School Program. We project, in collaboration with the basketball tournament March 27-29 will miss him very much, but we are Behavioral Health Department. In this As the Sounder goes to press, we are at the Community Center and the very happy that he is pursuing his project, the youth work with their age preparing to take fi ve teams to the younger youth Who Let the Dawgs dreams and being such a great role peers to make videos that tell stories Chehalis basketball tournament and to Out basketball tournament April 17- model for our youth. And we are glad that express whatever is on their take eight teens to the Winter Weaving 19 at the Community Center and Hood we will still get to enjoy his presence minds. - Weavers Teaching Weavers basketry Canal School. We will have our Spring as a volunteer and coach! conference, also in Chehalis. Culture Camp April 7-9, followed by This past month in Youth Council, a community dinner on Friday, April teens made medicine bags and 10 at 6pm in the Community Center. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 5 January Thru March Are The Best Months To Prune Roses

Pruning Tools for Rose Bushes: • After you make each cut, • Remove woody old canes; 1. Good Pruning shears with cover it with drip of white glue to saw them off as close to the bud both blades curved. ensure quick recovery. union as you can get. 2. Pruning Saw – to remove • Prune to ensure the center of • After you have completed large woody canes. the bush is open for maximum air pruning your rose bush, remove any 3. 12 to 18-inch Loppers circulation. remaining foliage from the canes (pruners) – for leverage for the • Remove all growth on the and clean up debris from around the thicker canes. mail canes that is not capable of bush. Discard all foliage (do not 4. Strong pair of hand gloves sustaining a reasonably thick stem use it in the compost heap). that are puncture proof. on its own. How to Prune Roses: Rose Pruning Principles: • If Suckers – growths from • Make your pruning cuts at • Always prune dead wood the root structure that sprout from a 45-degree angle, about ¼ inch back to healthy tissue. You will below the bud union – are present, above a leaf axle with a dormant recognize the living tissue by its remove them as close to the mail eye. green bark and white pith core. root cane as possible. • Choose an eye on the outside ¼ inch may damage it. Cuts higher of the cane and slope the cut down than that will leave visible stubble – and away on the opposite side. This a haven for both pest and diseases. allows excess natural sap to rise and • If the rose bush has foliage seal the cut without interfering with present, the location for your cut the developing eye. Pruning to an is easy to spot. Where there is outward-facing bud also promotes no foliage to guide you, find the outward growth, open up the plant dormant eye by locating where the to air circulation, crates more foliage was once connected. The pleasing shapes, resists disease, and dye is normally visible as a prevents the canes from becoming a slight swelling above the surface of tangle. Cuts closer to the eye than the cane.

Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 4:00 PM as we travel to the South Puget Sound Community College for an informational time to learn about trades and fast tracks to careers. We will take a large tribal van and stop for dinner on our way home. Join us for an evening of career information for fast tracks to all types of manufacturing jobs that can lead to your individual success. Join us to learn what kind os skills in the trades and certification areas are offered at SPSCC and how you can begin learning this summer or this fall. Call or stop in at the Skokomish Education Center and reserve your spot now. Or call Deborah Hale your Skokomish College and Career Coordinator for ideas and details, 360-877-2460 extension 2706, Monday through Thursday.

Page 6 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Congratulations to Officer Michael Bradshaw for graduating the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center’s Equivalency Academy. This training consisted of an online course that needed to be completed before attending a two week class room as well as several Sunday practical exercises in order to graduate this course. March 8th, 2020 www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 7 Resolutions Approved by Tribal Council January 29th, 2020 Resolution No. 2020-005: A Resolution February 12th, 2020 Resolution No. 2020-013: A Resolution No. 2020-001: A Certifying Citizen Participation Resolution No. 2020-009: A Resolution Approving Annmarie Resolution Approving the Submission Requirements of 24 CFR 1003.604 Resolution Approving Skokomish Johnson as the Offi cial Representative of a Grant Application to the United to Comply with Requirements for Indian Tribe’s 2020 Annual Spot to the Offi ce of Administration for States Department of Housing and Submission of an Application to Shrimp Regulation PUB-S#19-11 Native Americans for the Language Urban Development Community the U.S. Department of Housing & Grant for the Skokomish Indian Tribe Development Block Grant Program Urban Development (HUD) FY 2020 Resolution No. 2020-010: A for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Community Development Block Grant Resolution to Approve SLD Contract Resolution No. 2020-014: A Resolution Villages for FY 2020 for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native No. 2020-K-00009 for Mason County Approving the Submission of a Grant Villages Sheriff ’s Offi ce Extra Duty Service Application to the U.S. Department of Resolution No. 2020-002: A Contract with Mason County Sheriff ’s Justice FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Resolution Approving the Revised Resolution No. 2020-006: A Resolution Offi ce Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Disposition Policy to Bring into Approving the Memorandum of Compliance with Current Federal Agreement between Michael and Resolution No. 2020-011: A Resolution No. 2020-015: A Statutes and Regulations Wendi Kovar and the Skokomish Resolution Approving a Statewide Resolution Appointing David Herrera Indian Tribe Agreement with the State of as Delegate and Joseph Pavel as Resolution No. 2020-003: A Washington Department of Services Alternate Delegate to the Hood Resolution Approving the Revised Resolution No. 2020-007: A for the Blind (DSB) and the Division Canal Coordinating Council Board of Rental Assistance Grant Policy to Bring Resolution Approving a Source Check of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Directors into Compliance with Federal Current Form for the U.S. Department of to Work Cooperatively to Facilitate Federal Statutes and Regulations Education Impact Aid Section 7003 Access to Vocational Rehabilitation Resolution No. 2020-016: A Program for Hood Canal School Services for American Indians and Resolution Approving and Adopting Resolution No. 2020-004: A Resolution District No. 404 Alaskan Native with Disabilities Who the 2020-2021 Skokomish Indian Approving the Commitment of Tribal Want to Work Tribe Hunting, Trapping and Gathering Funds to the U.S. Department of Resolution No. 2020-008: A Regulations Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Resolution Approving a Memorandum Resolution No. 2020-012: A FY 2020 Community Development of Understanding (MOU) between the Resolution to Purchase Parcel No. Resolution No. 2020-017: A Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes Skokomish Indian Tribe and Hood 42111-41-00000 and 30-13028 from Resolution Setting the Fish Tax and Alaska Native Villages Canal School Anna Lois Green Rates (STC 5.01.031) and Geoduck Stumpage to be Eff ective January 30, 2020. S.I.T.E. Annual Information Meeting Skokomish Tribe Welcomes New CEO he Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises held their annual information The Skokomish has an extensive civic career including Tmeeting on Saturday, February 22, at the Lucky Dog Casino b anquet room. Tribe of Wash- Vice Chairman of the Menominee In- There were a handful of members in attendance, but Dave Owens, CEO, provided ington announc- dian Tribe, Gaming Commission, Wolf an in depth report on earnings, employment, capital improvements, expansion es the hire of River Economic Development, Budget plans, etc.. The annual fi nancial audit was presented without any discrepancies Annmarie John- and Finance and local County Health or irregularities, as has been the case for the past ten years now. Yes, ten years son as their new and Human Services, Ethics Commit- ago the Lucky Dog Casino was boarded up and costing the Skokomish Tribe Chief Executive tee, and the Menominee Indian School money to maintain. Bank loans were not being repaid and there were no jobs, let Offi cer. Johnson District Board. alone revenues coming in. So, ten years ago the Tribe had sent out a “Request will be oversee- Johnson received her Bachelor of Lib- for Proposal” to fi nd an investor/manager who was willing to come in and reopen ing tribal depart- eral Studies emphasizing in Organi- the Lucky Dog Casino enterprise to make it a successful asset for us. Dave ments. Owens answered to call and met with the Skokomish Tribal Council, presented zational Administration (2015) and an his proposal, and he was hired. She was the former Director of Lend- Executive Master of Business Admin- Fast forward ten years and Dave Owens is now the CEO of SITE, which ing and Tribal Taxes at the Menomi- istration (2017) from the University of encompasses the Twin Totems Convenience Store and Gas Station, The Waterfront nee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin located Wisconsin-Oshkosh. in Keshena, Wisconsin. Johnson is a and Camp Skokomish. It’s been over six years since the bank notes were retired “I look forward to working with the proven leader with over 20 years of and now the Skokomish Tribe enjoys profi ts and tax revenues without ever having Council and Staff in providing services work experience in respective areas of to write a check to prop up any of these enterprises, as they were doing ten years to it tribal community. “Guy Miller, Tribal College-Student Services, Gam- ago. Skokomish Tribal Chairman stated, ing Commission-Licensing and Back- It’s been an interesting adventure over these past ten years, with our enterprises, “The Skokomish Tribe is happy to wel- ground Investigation, Tribal Admin- and the future has never looked brighter. Expansion plans are on the near horizon come Ms. Johnson and her family. Her istration, Tribal TANF/Job Training, and more job opportunities are coming. extensive, well rounded tribal experi- Court Administration, and Lending Tony Herrera ence and education are a good fi t for and Tribal Tax Commission. the Skokomish Tribe.” In addition to administration, Johnson

Page 8 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Community Assessment 2020 Jack-lyn Smith, Community are women; 28.26% of the survey have confi dence in the department. interested in supporting language, Development Manager takers are men. 5.98% of those The survey asked about interest in cultural activities and teachings. taking the survey are ages 14-19. services at the Skokomish Health The data collected is used for two hank you to those who took 25.54% are 20-30 years old; 33.15% Clinic. In 2017 the top responses reports, the Skokomish Head Start Tthe time to fi ll out the 2020 are 31-45 years old; 19.02% are 46- were Health Clinic Fitness Room Community Assessment Report Community Needs Assessment 55 years old and 16.30% are 56 and and Natural Medicines. Since 2017, for 2020, which is required for the Survey. This year, 184-Skokomish older. 2 new exercise programs have been new Head Start application. This Tribal and Community Members Survey highlights implemented. Fitness Ablaze with report will be submitted to the fi lled out a survey. This survey What we learned about the Bo Tinaza and the elders S.A.I.L program funder. The second report was only open to the community Skokomish Public Safety Program had the highest rate of is a department report that has members that utilized the services Department (SPSD) is that in 2014 interest. been provided to each department here on the Skokomish Reservation, 71% of the Skokomish Tribal The produce from the garden at director. The departments will and this survey consisted of 96 Members felt that the SPSD had a Tuwaduq Family Services has use the information to continue questions. In 2008, only 28 people visible presence on the community, helped families cook new recipes improvement with their services to completed a survey; in 2011, 61 and this year 80.37% say yes with the food they received from the community and to see if more people took a survey, 2014, 135 had they have a visible presence. The the garden and are interested in a community outreach is needed. taken the survey and in 2017 199 confi dence about the performance garden of their own. Thank you again to everyone took the survey. in 2011 was 21.2%, 2014 it was The Skokomish Community that took the 2020 Community 71.74% of you who took the survey 78.8%, 2017 68% and 2020 56.21% has indicated they are still very Assessment Survey!! The Census is Starting! It’s Election Time Again 5% of the country will receive their 2020 By Roslynne Reed, Skokomish support quality public education, Census invitation through mail delivery Precinct Committee Officer economic development that respects 9 the worker and does not degrade the beginning March 12. The US Constitution guarantees its environment, full reproductive rights, The invitations will include a code to enter citizens the RIGHT to vote. As your taxes for the social good, and access in the webportal address provided in the Precinct Committee Officer, it is my to affordable healthcare for all.” letter. The code will make the process faster responsibility to make an effort to and more accurate, but it is not necessary for encourage your vote. Our turnout Our actions define our society. online response. There are two other ways history in the Skokomish Precinct has Elections need not be divisive or to self-respond: a paper form and a toll-free not been as promising as I would like. hostile. If you can believe in the number. The form, phone number and a For instance, there are approximately Democratic principles, I encourage confidentiality statement will be included in 370 registered voters in our Precinct. you to vote for the candidate who best the invitation. In the last Presidential Primary in 2016, walks and talks these values. When 73 people voted. Why is that? While people tell me they don’t get involved Enumerators will begin visiting homes to we have interim elections, every 4 in politics, I can only say that almost follow up with households that have not completed the Census end of April- years we elect a President to lead us. everything in your life is determined in early May. If you do not want people visiting your home please self- respond You now have your ballot and hopefully some way by politics. Why would you as soon as you get your invitation. Census Enumerators will have a federal ID the Voters’ Pamphlet sent out by the not be involved in what affects you? badge, Census Bureau issued equipment and a Census Bureau bag. You are able Office of the Secretary of State. You to verify that an Enumerator is a legitimate census employee by calling the Area have the opportunity to participate We are fortunate in Washington State Census Office during business hours, which for Quinault Nation is the Olympia in this Presidential Primary to help that efforts have been made to make office, at 360.999.4003. the Parties select their nominees for it easy for us to vote. You no longer Once the census is completed online a confirmation page will be provided. Save President. I hope you will fulfill your need a stamp to mail your ballot, the PDF or print the page. You can enter your confirmation page into drawings civic duty by participating and get your there are several drop box locations ballot in by March 10. around Mason County, and you can for prizes at an upcoming census event. find specific voter information at March 4th, 2020, Skokomish will be hosting the REZ to REZ tour at the As the Democratic PCO for masoncountyelections.us or direct Community Center. This event will be promoting VOTING (just like ROCK Skokomish, I want to emphasize to your questions to the Mason County THE NATIVE VOTE) in the past collaborating with the 2020 Tribal Census you the importance of this election Elections Department at 360-427- Representative. March 17th, 2020 Skokomish will be hosting another event, for our democracy. I am a life-long 9670, extension 470. And of course more events are in the planning, watch out for more information. Democrat because the Democratic I am always happy to discuss politics Remember that April 1st is Census Day. That means that everyone (babies too!) Party principles align with mine. Their with you. I can be reached at 360-877- living in your home a majority of the time should be listed on your form. Platform reads: “Mason County 0651. Thank you for taking time to More information can be found at: https://2020census.gov/en/partners/tribal- Democrats believe in a participatory read this and consider exercising your resources.html government that supports freedom RIGHT to vote! of thought and expression, ethical behavior from our elected officials, and human rights for all people. We www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 9 Current Coronavirus Update ccording to the Center of Disease Control, as of 2/1/2020 there are 14 Aconfirmed cases of Corona Virus in the United States. There have been no deaths and no cases reported in Indian Health Services facilities. The purpose of this update is to keep the community informed with the latest information and how to protect yourself from the virus. BOTH of the following conditions must be met to be a person under investigation for Corona Virus: Signs and Symptoms Who’s at Risk Fever OR Lower Respiratory Illness Any person including health care workers in close (Cough or Shortness of Breath) contact with a LAB CONFIRMED infected person within 14 days. Fever AND Lower Respiratory Illness A history of travel from Hubei Province, China (Cough and Shortness of Breath) within 14 days of symptom onset. Fever and Lower Respiratory Illness A history of travel from mainland China within 14 (Cough and Shortness of Breath) requiring days of symptom onset. hospitalization. For future healthcare visits you can expect to be asked about recent traveling. Mark your calendars, April 23rd is local community to help our neighbors Getting the Flu vaccine this season is important if you haven’t already received the 2nd annual Skokomish Resource in need and advance the common one. Fair! good. Our focus is Education, Health For your safety you will be reminded to practice safe sneezing and coughing Be Connected! Find time to visit with and Financial Stability. practices and makes sure our youth is doing the same. These practices include: community program representatives • Cover your Cough – Cough into your arm/sleeve from Mason/Thurston counties and The Crisis Clinic of Thurston- • Cover your sneeze - Sneeze into your arm/sleeve the Skokomish Community. Get Mason Counties: The Crisis Clinic • Wash your hands after every sneeze or cough to prevent the spread of Informed! Take this opportunity provides a 24/7 service to anyone illness. to learn about resources that are who calls, offering crisis intervention We are staying on top of the Corona Virus situation and we will continue to available to you, your family and the and emotional support, as well as update the community as information becomes available. community. Feel Empowered! When information and referrals. Your Skokomish Health Center Team you are well armed with information, when you know what options are SPIPA Foster Care Program: We available to you or who can help you recruit, train, and license new foster access services, you are in control homes. We’re a Child Placing of your circumstances. Leave with Agency that specializes in placing Hope! Armed with knowledge, you native children with native families or can make the best choices for you and with families who feel they can keep your loved ones. children connected to their culture and A sample of programs that will community of origin. be represented at the 2nd Annual Skokomish Resource Fair include: Skokomish Tribal Victim Assistance Mason County Public Health: Program: Providing referrals, case Substance use prevention, Opioid/ management and support to victims of Substance use response, community crime and their families. health. Lewis-Thurston-Mason Area Agency Crossroads Housing: Housing on Aging: Social Service agency resources and case management. offering Family Caregiver support services, Medicaid in home care case Skokomish Tribal Police Department: management, and Information and To answer questions on law Assistance for Elders and Adults with enforcement related issues such disabilities. as: physical security, traffic safety, Skokomish Domestic Violence community watch programs, SORNA Program: Addressing Domestic related information, etc. Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking in the Shelton Community Services Office: Skokomish Community. Help with food assistance, cash and medical programs. United Way of Mason County: Our Mission is to mobilize the power of our

Page 10 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Electronic Dental Records he Skokomish Dental Clinic Tis excited to announce the implementation of electronic dental records. If you’ve been in the dental clinic over the last couple of weeks you may have already noticed the new computer equipment and monitors installed in the dental operatories. During the months of March and April the new dental software will be installed and the dental staff will be completing training. During this time there will be service disruptions as the clinic integrates this new software. Emergency dental services will continue to be offered but routine services will be limited on certain days during this time. Thank you in advance for your patience as the clinic adapts to these new resources.

Resources for Victims of Crime in the Skokomish Community

There is a Victim Assistance Program to assist and support victims of crime in the Skokomish tribal community. In December 2019, Christina Martinez, came to the program as the Resource Coordinator. She can help individuals assure their rights are upheld. Services are confidential and free. Individuals can self-refer. Also, concerned family, friends, and community members (including professionals like health care providers, law enforcement and other programs) can make a referral.

Christina is the point of contact to support victims in getting the assistance they need from tribal, local, state, and federal programs. She can provide advocacy and case management. She can also provide transportation for victims to the service providers including medical, legal, and court appointments. There is a special program service focused on Elder abuse and there is an Adult Protection Advocate in the Victim Assistance Program specifically to assist Elders.

Through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Crime Victims funding, victim assistance services may be offered to victims/survivors of many types of crimes, including the following list:

• Adult physical assault (includes • Hate crime: racial, religious, gender, aggravated and simple assault) sexual orientation, other • Adult sexual assault • Human trafficking: Labor • Arson • Human trafficking: Sex • Bullying (verbal, cyber, physical) • Identity theft/fraud/financial crime • Burglary • Kidnapping (non-custodial) • Child physical abuse or neglect • Kidnapping (custodial) • Child pornography • Mass violence • Child sexual abuse/assault • Other vehicular victimization (e.g., • Cyber crimes hit and run) • Domestic and/or family violence • Robbery • DUI/DWI incidents • Stalking/harassment • Elder abuse/neglect • Survivors of homicide victims • Gang violence • Teen dating victimization

Please call the Resource Coordinator on the direct, confidential line at 360-545-2044. The Victim Assistance Program is located at the Skokomish Health Clinic, 100 N Tribal Center Road, Skokomish, WA 98584. Office hours are Monday- Friday from 8am-5pm.

*This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-VO-GX-0052 awarded by the Office of Victims of Crime U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 11 Studies that may surprise you et the scientific lowdown on eating the same amount of carbs. What you should know: We hear over and shouldn't be considered a part of a Gnutrition—what's good for you What you should do: Don't be afraid and over again about salt being bad healthy breakfast. The Environmental and what's not? of fats. Limit your saturated fats to for us, and it's true that high sodium Working Group recently found that When it comes to nutrition, there's about 5-6% of total calories, and try intake increases your risk for high 92% of cold cereals in the United a lot of conflicting information out to get more natural fats—like those blood pressure and long-term health States come preloaded with added there. But stressing out about what found in avocados, olives and nuts. complications. However, a 2016 study sugars. you should and shouldn't be eating They'll make you feel fuller and help published in The Lancet found that too What you should do: Check labels. defeats the whole purpose of trying kill those sugar cravings. little salt can be problematic as well. Even cereals that are marketed as to stay healthy. Plus, you can rest 2. The right red meat won't up your Low sodium intake was associated healthy can contain hidden sugars. easy knowing there are several recent blood pressure with greater risk for heart attacks and Consider switching to unsweetened medical studies that show there are What you should know: We tend to death compared to moderate sodium oatmeal or muesli and flavoring still a lot of enjoyable things you can think that all red meat is associated intake. it yourself. Or, switch to a savory eat while staying healthy. So, don't with a greater risk of cardiovascular What you should do: Use common breakfast choice, like eggs. sweat it—just check out this list of disease. While processed red meat, sense. Salt makes food taste good, 5. Getting exercise—even just a little studies that may surprise you. such as bacon, sausage, cold cuts and you need some salt for your body bit—is the best thing you can do for 1. Sugar may be worse than fats or hot dogs does lead to higher risk to function. Eating a lot of processed your health What you should know: You should of heart failure, this may not be foods often leads to eating too much What you should know: You can do a avoid some saturated fats, such as the case for unprocessed meats. A salt. Even if store-bought cookies lot of things to improve your health, trans fats found in processed foods. 2017 American Journal of Clinical and processed snacks don't taste but if you had to pick just one, getting However, fats like omega-3 have Nutrition study found that people who salty, they are often packed with small amounts of exercise is a good health benefits and even naturally ate three ounces of unprocessed red salt (especially reduced-fat treats). place to start. In 2017, researchers at occurring saturated fats may be good meat, three times a week, didn't end Ditch the processed foods, and you'll the University of California San Diego for you. Too much sugar, on the other up with higher blood pressure or total naturally ditch the extra salt. School of Medicine found that in just hand, can cause your liver to become cholesterol levels. 4. Your "healthy" breakfast cereal one 20-minute session of moderate resistant to insulin, raising your risk of What you should do: Try to go for may have more sugar than a Twinkie exercise, participants showed an anti- diabetes and heart disease. Sugar—a red meats that are processed the least, What you should know: You may feel inflammatory cellular response, which type of carbohydrate—appears to be such as meats that come from animals good starting your day with a quick could help with chronic diseases like the culprit for weight gain, too. A that have been naturally fed and bowl of cereal and milk, especially arthritis or conditions like obesity. 2015 National Institutes of Health raised, without drugs and hormones. if you choose a granola or multi- study found that eating good fats 3. Too little salt may be just as bad for grain option. However, even these can help you burn more calories than you as too much salt breakfast cereals can be high in sugar

2nd Annual “People of the River” Award Rez Photo of the Month Answer

he Skokomish Tribal Council held their second annual “People of the River” Taward banquet, on Friday February 21, 2020. The Council started this tradition to honor those members of our community who work to make all of our lives better. This years’ honorees were a family who’s been providing much needed services at a critical time of need. Annette Smith, Richard & Carol Smith, Nick Wilbur, Jr., Sativa Smith, Lyle Wilbur, Rachel Smith and Katy Smith all help out when there are funerals here at Skokomish. Primarily, they do the grave digging for the families when it’s time to lay a loved one to their eternal rest. No matter the weather they help to fi nd the placement of the grave and then do the digging to the specifi cations that are required. We are all indebted to them for the The young men is this photo are none other than: work that they do to help us through very diffi cult moments of loss. Doug and Darrell Smith! Thanks for the great Photo Doug Tony Herrera Page 12 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 13 NICWA News

ational Indian Child Welfare Asso- and the sovereignty of Tribal govern- Nciation board member, Gary Peter- ments. One of their court fi lings, ar- son, and staff Sarah Kastelic and Kim guing against the tribes, was recently Christensen are pictured after meet- argued in the 5th circuit court in New ing with the Puyallup Tribal Council Orleans before all 15 judges in the 5th in January. The Puyallup Council do- circuit. NICWA Director, Sarah Kaste- nated $100,00.00, matching the dona- lic stated, “The American Academy of tion they made last year, for defense Adoption Attorneys opposed passaged of Indian children and families, tribal when it was passed in 1978. In 1996 sovereignty, and The Indian Child Wel- they attempted to gut the Act through fare Act (the Act) itself. Other Tribes amendments, working with a member in Western Washington and around of Congress from Ohio. They now are the country have also donated to help partnered with the Goldwater Founda- NICWA in our work with the Native tion; they will never give up so we must American Rights Fund (NARF), Na- continue to resist them.” tional Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the Affi liated Tribes of North- Gary, “ NICWA is grateful to the Tribes west Indians (ATNI) and the Associa- who support and continue to support tion on American Aff airs (AAIA) to re- our work. The Skokomish Tribal Coun- sist eff orts from the American Academy cil has donated when asked and our of Adoption Attorneys and the Arizona hands are raised to them for their con- based Goldwater Foundation to chal- tinued support.” lenge the constitutionality of the Act Cultural Research Project Update s my project here at the clinic is Arolling forward I will be look- ing to interview elders and other folks in the community that hold cultural knowledge specifi c to Skokomish. I want to thank those that have al- ready given their time and shared their knowledge with me. We hope to gather this information to create a yearly cal- endar of events based on traditional Skokomish gatherings and teachings. We want to represent as much of the community as possible, hoping to get a chance to compile as many stories as we can, passing them on to the youth and future generations to come. I will be making my way around to talk to people in the community, and look for- ward to speaking with you all! Please call me down here at the clinic if you have stories you would like to share or have any questions about the project. I appreciate all of your time and knowl- edge, -Taylor Pulsifer (360) 426- 5755, [email protected] Page 14 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Lets “Chalk about Love” a huge Success

kokomish Domestic Violence Elders Task Force members we are Skokomish Community Center. awareness events. Our upcoming Task SProgram would like to thank all coordinating our annual April Sexual The DV program continues to go into Force Dates are February 27, March the community who participated in Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Youth Council and Turning Pointe 26, and April 30, 2020. February’s Teen Dating Violence activities. March 25th we will be groups once a month with craft and or All of our services are free and Awareness Month. On February 11 making give away items for our April prevention education. confi dential. You do not need to be we participated in the “Orange 4 event from 1:00-3:00pm. We welcome Elders Task Force lunch meetings a client or in a violent situation to Love” by handing out Teen Dating any community members that would are the last Thursday of each month, participate in any of our program Violence Awareness Facts, orange like to help. Look for us out in the noon at Tuwaduq Family services. activities. For more information on ribbons and medicine bags at Youth community promoting “Go Teal” Day We invite all community elders to our services and activities please call Council, Shelton High, Choice and of Action campaign on April 7th. Also, join us. The Council of Elders Task Patty or Tor at 360.426.7788 or email Hood Canal School. Various people in our Sexual Assault Awareness dinner Force is designed to provide support [email protected] or tor@ the community supported “Lets Chalk will be held on April 2nd, 5:30 pm at the and suggestions for our twice annual skokomish.org About Love” by spreading messages on healthy relationships and positive love for our youth and community. Lastly, Teen Dating Violence Awareness facts were given out on Valentine’s Day along with Native Love shirts. What is Native Love? Find out more at h� ps:// na� velove.niwrc.org/ Thanks to all for helping us spread the love. We appreciate all who support teen dating violence awareness. There were beautiful ribbon bags made in February’s Healing Circle to teach basic sewing skills and to get fi rst timers sitting down with a sewing machine. The end results were cinch bags with our program logo, Skok dogs and purple and teal ribbons, awareness colors for domestic violence and sexual assault. March class is tentatively scheduled March 6th and 20th 1:00-4:00pm. This will be a ribbon skirt class. Materials provided will be in awareness colors for domestic violence, sexual assault, MMIW and Teen Dating Violence. All projects must be done at Tuwaduq Family Services, so be sure you have time to set aside with us! Sign-ups for our Healing Circle activities will be at the front desk of Tuwaduq Family Services. With support from our Council of www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 15 Tuwaduq Family Services Updates uwaduq Family Service staff have annual spring bazaar fundraiser. The Tbeen busy and patiently waiting for bazaar will be held on May 2, 2020 at the season change. Not to long from the Skokomish Community Center just now we will be preparing for garden in time for Mother’s Day. All tribal season. The garden crew staff have artists, this is an opportunity to sell been very busy with cutting wood for your handcrafted items at the bazaar. those that needed it during the winter If you are interested in signing up for months and now they are getting ready a table please contact Tuwaduq Family to start preparing for garden season. Services (360) 426-7788 and put your We will be offering raised garden name on the list. A $10.00 donation beds again this year to interested tribal for a vendor table will be requested elders. Please call Tuwaduq Family and all the money collected will be Services (360) 426-7788 and put your donated to the elders fundraising name on a list to receive one. We endeavor. The elder’s will be need will contact you when they will be help with this fundraiser. They will be ready for pick up or delivery. Once cooking, baking, and selling items for planting season approaches, we hope the bazaar. If you can help with this to be offering plants again this year to activity or have, donations let Margie the tribal elders that attend the lunch Gouley or Perry Carrington know by program when different herbs and calling (360) 426-5755. vegetable plants become available for Applications for food vouchers planting. This is a good way to get continue to be available to those that outside, exercise, and do some soothing qualify. You are eligible to apply work to supplement your food budget. once every three months with proof We hope that those that planted their of income and one per household. We gardens last year and a bounty of fruits have the WIC program once per month and vegetables. With spring coming every third Wednesday of the month. we will be helping with the Spring A weekly updated JOBS board is Community Clean-up project with the located in the lobby area of TFS. Stop dumpsters being our here from April by and take a look, if you should need 17 to April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 6::00 help with applying for jobs online, we p.m. daily. We will also be hiring two have a computer available to do this. positions to go around and help the We can also help with updating your elders with things that need to be picked resume or filling our job applications. up from their yards and take to the The clothing bins that have gently dumpsite. Please watch out for the job used clothing for those that may need announcements to be coming out soon clothing items or shoes are available to if interested. If bigger items such as look through and take items if needed. refrigerators and washers, dryers, cars, We appreciate the donations offered boats etc. you will still contact Louis to our community to help take care of Auld to have those items picked up the ones in need. If you are hungry, with the junk buyback program (360) the crockpot is cooking everyday with 426-4232. Earth Day will be April 22, soup or something warm. 2020 so different type of activities will The Healthy Families program has been be going on around the reservation as working hard on getting the annual data well. What will you and your family reports from each family enrolled in do to celebrate Earth Day? the program. We cannot thank each of The elders went to celebrate Valentine’s the families enough for taking the time Day at Little Creek Casino buffet to provide the important information on February 13, 2020. Thank you about your family and children. This to Margie and Perry for making this is so helpful for the data that is required happen. Beautiful roses were gifted to to show progress with our Parents as those that attended the luncheon. We Teachers program. We know that the hope everyone had a good time and packet is big and we really appreciate enjoyed each other’s company. The the time that you have taken to provide Skokomish Vocational Rehabilitation the valuable information regarding Program and the tribal elders will your children and milestones. working together again this year for the Page 16 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ SKOKOMISH TOURISM

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1st 13th 25th 30th Lauren Baily Bud Wilbur Timothy LeClair Anita Andrews Luella Hanson Gracie Wilbur Dionisio Hurtado, Leander David Pulsifer Weetly Cordova Jr. Blacketer Jonni Gouley Dave Decoteau Devin Johns Aiden Wilbur 26th Tristan Johnson 15th Brandon Hill Patricia LeClair 2nd Rachel LaClair Roxanne Spezza John Strong Jr. Kevin Cagey Katrina Twiddy Edwin LaClair Vanessa Hill 31st Pauline Bush 16th 27th James Byrd III Harriet Pulsifer Valani Andrews Harriet Walkup Marlene Johns Deidrah Sutterlict Kim Bayliss Tiffany Twiddy Wayne Wilbur Vernon Justus Cloud Washington Nasa Jimenez Russel Johnny 3rd Lawson Bordley Lynx Guardipee Happy Birthday to our boy Hubba Kalyn Wingfi eld 17th Hubba. Love you sooo much. Peggy Johnson Pray it’s a good one 5th Emery Mount Jr. Vivian Twiddy Theodore Pulsifer Happy Birthday Kaylyn Calvinator. III He is a whomping 7 years old. 6th Jennifer Adams Have a great birthday. Charlotte Faulkner 18th Happy Birthday to Lando. My Charles Conklin Shauni Emerson gentleman of gentleman grandson. Elsie Gamber Gary Peterson Love you my boy

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Rez Photo of the Month Rez Photo Can you name the young boys in this photo? Can you name the young boys Please turn to page 12 for the answer! Good luck! Please turn to page 12 for the Rez Sudoku Puzzle of the Month Fill the empty squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that each row across, each row Fill the empty squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that each row across, each down, and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. Good Luck! down, and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. Good