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September 2018 Vol. 13, Issue 9 w Pots?ó•ḳ power paddle to Puyallup Quileute waiting their turn to ask permission to land at Puyallup Inside This Canoe journey photos by Cheryl Barth Issue: • From Council Chambers • Election Board Notice • Department Briefs • Coast Guard and Tribe Rescue 2 Swimmers • Cherish Our Children • Jay Squawks • Start or Grow Your Wildcraft Business • QTS Financial Aid/ Scholarship Night • YOP • TBTN • Biotoxin Notice The canoe journey, make the various concoc- • QTS Welcomes an annual Native American tions. Quileute also made New Staff gathering that embraces tea and harvested local • October Birthdays history and traditions, led plants and herbs on the coastal tribes to Puyallup journey, sharing their • Surf Camp in July and August 2018. knowledge with other ca- This year’s journey was noe families. referred to as the Power During the paddle, Paddle to Puyallup with the recovery meetings were A Note About the theme “Honoring Our Med- held for those who needed Headline icine.” Quileute sent three support in their healing In the Quileute language, canoes: Seawolf, Wellbeing, journey. The largest at- pots/95m2 translates to and Kitla. tended was in Neah Bay, Indians (people, persons) In keeping with the with approximately 200 at theme, Quileute began pre- the wellbriety meeting. paring a year ago. As part Part of the Quileute of the tradition of attend- Ocean Going Canoe Socie- ing the canoe journey, ty’s requirement is that tribes bring gifts to their participants must pass a hosts. The Quileute Ocean THE DEADLINE urinalysis. The goal is to FOR ALL Going Society made hun- have a safe, drug and alco- SUBMISSIONS TO dreds of salves, moisturiz- hol-free atmosphere and BE CONSIDERED ers, rubs, chapsticks, and promote wellness within FOR PRINT IN THE sprays that alleviated dry the families. TALKING RAVEN IS RD skin, pain, headaches, mo- THE 3 FRIDAY tion sickness, anxiety, mus- The biggest chal- OF EVERY lenge for Quileute this year The Wellbeing canoe MONTH. cle aches, burns, and more. Ann Penn-Charles of the was not having enough Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco pullers. There was plenty Puyallup was on July 28th At last year’s paddle Prevention program esti- of support from the ground where each canoe family to Campbell River, mated that their group had crew with serving meals, asked permission to come Puyallup challenged each Photos that are over 700 products, which setup and cleanup of camp ashore. The following sev- tribe—they gifted repre- uncredited belong to they gifted to each tribe sites, and transporting en days from 9 a.m. to mid- sentatives a stick and Bayak The Talking that hosted them along the pullers. However, Quileute night, protocol went on asked them to return the Raven. way. Ramona Hensley of struggled because of the nonstop. Each tribe had the sticks in one year at the the Quileute Tribal School lack of relief pullers. floor where they shared Puyallup protocol. Ann said taught the group how to The landing at their songs and dances. that Marion Jackson, Chief Continued on Page 4… Page 2 The Talking Raven From Council Chambers Our Condolences We extend our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of Sharon Penn and Louise Jackson. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. on August 31st at the Akalat. support to the ones in recovery. Chairman Doug Wood- Our hands go up to everyone ruff: It was important for us to who represented Quileute as a recognize the dedication to cul- puller, ground crew member, ture and wellbeing that pullers support boat member, singer and ground crew take serious- and dancer. th Tony Foster, Zach Jones, Doug Woodruff, James Jackson, ly. They represented Quileute in The 29 Annual Cen- Skyler Foster - Photo By Cheryl Barth a good way while on the water tennial Accord Meeting is and as guests at the various coming up on September 24- Quileute Tribal Council meaning that those who suc- stops and especially at 25. This is a government-to- has accepted the resignation cessfully complete the Well- Puyallup. We’re all very proud government meeting with of the General Manager, Ger- ness Court Program and grad- of them for meeting the physi- Governor Jay Inslee, which is a ald Smith. We wish him well uate will not be prosecuted for cal demands of the journey and time where we get to discuss in his endeavors. In the mean- any criminal charges. The pro- conducting themselves posi- important matters across all time, Grant Writer/Planner gram is completely voluntary. tively, but above all, continuing subjects, from economic de- velopment to natural re- Larry Burtness has stepped in Member at Large Zach our traditions. sources to health and well- as the Interim General Manag- Jones: You can really notice a Secretary James Jack- ness. We need input from all er while the search begins to difference in those who are fol- son: When our people partici- directors and staff regarding fill the position. lowing the program. The Well- pate in the canoe journey for program support so we can We would like to wel- ness Board is supportive and healing, it’s important that we better meet the needs of the come the new Health Center honest, and the judge does not acknowledge they are improv- tribal departments when we Director, Michele Lefebvre, show leniency. You see the pos- ing themselves, participating in sit down at the table with the who began her new role mid- itive effects that culture plays a cultural, drug and alcohol- state. August. We are excited for the in turning lives around. Those free event. And we want to experience she brings to Qui- in the program are required to thank those who offer their leute and the work she is al- apologize to people they have ready doing to improve the hurt, take part in cultural ac- health center. And congratula- tivities, and so much more. It is tions to Quileute tribal mem- an extensive program that re- ber Peggy Rice who is transi- quires devotion, but the results tioning from payroll to the hu- are clear. The Wellness Court Election Board man resources department. works. We look forward to working The first day of the with Peggy in her new posi- school year for the Quileute Notice tion. Tribal School (QTS) was on Councilmembers Doug August 27th and it was met Enrolled Quileute Tribal Members who are Woodruff and Tony Foster at- with so much love and sup- interested in serving on the Election Board must tended the annual Take Back port. submit a letter of interest The Night (TBTN) event host- Secretary James Jack- ed by Quileute New Begin- son: We greeted the kids at the by 4:00 p.m. September 14, 2018 to: nings on August 9th. bus loading zone on their first Quileute Tribal Council Tony Foster: We thank day. Many teachers, staff, com- Liz Sanchez and the TBTN munity members and parents 90 Main Street La Push, WA 98350 planning committee for organ- lined up to welcome the kids to izing an outstanding event, school. Our hope is that it will There are (3) positions available to be filled. which brings awareness to is- be a push for them to do well in Plus (2) Alternates. sues of domestic violence, sexu- school and that we support al assault, elder abuse and them in their education. We The Election Board consists of five members plus more. These are issues that apologize for not being able to two alternates of the Quileute Tribe appointed by the Trib- sadly affect every community, make it to morning circle as we al Council each of who shall serve three years and until his including our own, and it’s vital had a meeting to attend. successor is appoint-ed and installed. that people know there are re- Chairman Doug Wood- The Tribal Council is soliciting the interest of tribal sources available and that they ruff: We are excited the QTS members in serving on the Election Board. Any person who are not alone. And that we student attendance is growing, stand together against abuse with a record high of 95 chil- wishes to announce their candidacy for a position on the and violence. dren. It’s nice to see that Election Board shall submit a letter of inter-est to the Tribal One program we growth, along with the hiring Council no later than September 9, 2018. Tribal Council would like to highlight for the of additional staff. We look for- shall appoint Board members from the in-terested candi- work they have accomplished ward to a great year and see- dates. In the unlikely event there are not sufficient tribal is the Healing-to-Wellness ing all the progress the kids members willing to serve on the Election Board. Court. The Wellness Court is will make. Thank you for your interest. part of the Quileute Tribal A canoe journey appre- Court System and is a diver- ciation dinner was held for the Quileute Tribal Council sion program for defendants, Quileute Ocean Going Society Volume 13, Issue 9 Page 3 Department Briefs Housing Authority and Occupancy” training in open—please apply at the • Purchased three new Silverdale On August 21- QHA office emergency management • Hired Gloria Salazar as the 23 systems for emergency QHA Resident Services Co- Human Services • Hosted Annual Residents communications ordinator • 26 of 29 youth completed Fair on August 24th – • Lateral police officer posi- • Hired Izaak Manual as the YOP (That’s a 90% com- thank you for all who vol- tion listed – get a job ap- QHA Maintenance Tech pletion rate!) unteered, participated and plication from Human Re- • Huge thank you Addy Mac- attended.