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Nisqually Tribal Newsletter 4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE Olympia, WA 98513 Phone Number (360)456-5221 Volume 9, Issue 2 www.nisqually-nsn.gov February 2019 New Look for the Newsletter Editor’s Note: Welcome to the new look of your Squalli Absch Newsletter. We appreciate your patience as we work through the bumps of the transition. We’ve gained space and cut costs and we will be working to bring more information in and trying different design elements.

We hope you are please with the newsprint and information that is provided. We are sorry if the information in these first few newsletters are late or have passed. Newsletter Staff Debbie Preston Leslee Youckton Welcome the New Controller/Acting CFO- Alvin Aganon

Greetings Nisqually General Council Alvin came on board in October, 2018 and everyone to understand. Since I have Members, we’ve been working closely together, been the Treasurer, we have lacked these I am pleased to introduce you to our getting to know each other and working on two key positions in our Financial Services newest member in our Financial Services goals for the future. Department that are important to our Department. This is a new position that is future and development. long overdue: One of the first projects I had Alvin start, working with the CEO, was restructuring Projects we are working on include: Alvin Aganon is our Controller/Acting CFO the financial services department to make � Policies and procedures, to tighten I am so excited to sure we are providing the best services to up spending and accountability bring Alvin on board. our membership and making sure the � Evaluation of He has many years’ department is functioning to its best debts/loans/investments experience in Indian capability. � Searching for grant funding, to help Country and with his Alvin started here at Nisqually during our the supplemental debt experience and annual budget process and was also able � Financial plan/master planning guidance, I believe we to give input on how we can manage our � Working with the Red Wind can get back on track funding and find ways to cut costs without Casino’s CFO on the calculation of and add the missing hurting services. dividends from the casino funds pieces for our (RAP) finances, goals and My focus and goal is to be able to put � Weekly/Quarterly updates, visions for our tribe. together a full picture of our finances and Treasurer Report for everyone to to be able to present them in way for understand/shorter Continued on page 3-ALVIN Nisqually Tribal News 4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE Tribal Estate and Rural and Tribal Olympia, WA 98513 Will Planning Transportation 360-456-5221 A fixed route service serving Tribal Estate Planning Services the , Debbie Preston, Information Officer provided by Emily Penoyar-Rambo Rainier, and Yelm areas [email protected]. Cost is $1.00 Services offered: Vets and active duty military Leslee Youckton � Last will and testament ride free. Customers with [email protected] � Durable power of attorney transit passes ride free. � Healthcare directive � Tangible personal property Submission deadlines are the second bequest Please call Monday of every month. � Funeral/burial instructions 1-800-650-7846 � Probate for information

Nisqually Tribal Council She is on-site in the Administrative Chair, Ken Choke Building legal deposition room on the Vice Chair, Chris Olin first and third Thursday of each Wellbriety Talking Circle Secretary, Jackie Whittington month. Available appointment times Where: Nisqually Recover Cafe Treasurer, Julie Palm are 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. When: Friday Nights 5th Council, Brian McCloud and 11:30 a.m. Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6th Council, Hanford McCloud Recovery cafe is located at 4820 Billy Frank Blvd., Olympia Please call the tribal office (360)456- 7th Council, Willie Frank 5221 to set up an appointment. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share Recovery, the struggles and the Information strengths. You will find support for each other and spread hope at this open Nisqually Tribal Center 360-456-5221 talking circle meeting. Health Clinic 360-459-5312 Youth Center 360-455-5213 Natural Resources 360-438-8687 Nisqually Indian Tribe Victims of Crime Advocacy Services The Nisqually Indian Tribe Victims of Crime Program offers advocacy services for individuals In this issue who are currently experiencing, or are survivors of, domestic violence, sexual assault, Eagle Rescue ……………………….. . 3 stalking, or any form of intimate partner violence/dating violence. Our services are free and Valley Sign ………… ………….……. . 4 confidential, and are available for Nisqually tribal members and Nisqually community members. State Park …….…………………….. . 5 - Information and Referral - Emergency Services - Advocacy - Safety Planning - Charitables …………… ……………. . 6 - Weekly Women’s Group - Contact staff for more information and resources Archive History .…………………….… 8 Women’s Healing Circle Victims of Crime Program State House ….……………………… 9 Tuesdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. in the Nisqually Public Safety Complex IT …..……………………..…………. 10 Recovery Café 11702 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia, WA 98513 4816 She-Nah-Num Dr SE, Olympia, WA Office (M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.): CHS ……………..……….………… .. 11 98513 360-459-9603 Pharmacy …………………………… 12 Building K, next to the Nisqually Market. Advocate: 360-878-7199 Call 911 for emergencies. Diabetes ……………………………. . 13 This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-VA-GX-0031 and Grant No. 2016-VA-GX-0044 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed Elders News …..……………………. 14 in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. Grant funds are administered by the Office of Crime Victims Elders Menu … ………..…………… 15 Advocacy, Community Services and Housing Division, State Department of Commerce.

Volume 9, issue 2 2 February 2019 Nisqually Wildlife Officers Aid in Rescue of Raptor

While on routine river patrol on Wednesday Jan. 2, Officer The adult female bald eagle was captured without incident and Blanksma noticed a bald eagle acting strangely. placed in a dog crate for transfer to the rescue Upon further investigation, he found that the bird headquarters. had what appeared to be a damaged wing and a milky looking eye. Officer Blanksma contacted Officers received an update to the eagle’s status from Officer Jackson who then contacted Stephanie Stephanie via e-mail. The eagle suffered from a broken Estrella from Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue. humerus bone which will require surgery to heal Stephanie arranged to meet officers the correctly. The eagle also had a BB in her right eye. The following morning to ride to the location along Eagle was transferred to Discovery Bay Wild Bird the and collect the eagle. Rescue in Port Townsend, as they have the proper Officers met with Stephanie and her assistant access to veterinarian care for the eagle. Oia at the Trotters Woods boat launch and Officer Blanksma transported them up to the Officers will be keeping up on the healing progress of site. this eagle.

Continued from cover-ALVIN of sacrifices to be where I am today. I Please welcome Alvin Aganon to the graduated with magna cum laude honors, a I started my career in Indian Country in Nisqually Financial Services Department. licensed CPA in the Philippines, an ACA in 2001, serving in various positions such as New Zealand and an AICPA Candidate for Finance Manager, Compliance Auditor, Welcome Alvin! CPA License in the U.S. My alma mater, Acting Housing Authority Executive Julie Palm Holy Angel University, hired me as one of Director, Controller, Housing Program Tribal Council Treasurer its college accounting professors from 1981 Director, Acting Tribal Administrator and to 1987. I taught and lectured subjects in now, as your Controller. I guess I will never accounting, auditing, taxation and finance. have the urge to stop serving in Indian Greetings to you all! Though I consider myself to be one of the Country. First, I would like to express my profound lucky ones, I always take humble gratitude to all members of the Nisqually recognition of my success. My hobbies include watching movies and Indian Tribe. Through the leadership of your television, especially comedies. I am into Honorable Council and your CEO, you have I migrated to New Zealand (NZ) in 1987 and Karaoke singing and I love to travel and go given me this great opportunity to serve had the opportunity to make more economic on cruises, especially in the company of your tribe. Since the year 2001, my progress for me and my family. I served the my loved ones. continued service to Indian Country truly commercial and business sector in provides me with deep job satisfaction. Not capacities such as company accountant, I am looking forward to my service only do I give great importance to the management accountant and administration commitment to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. progress made by previous Indian Tribes manager. I attained NZ citizenship through Once again, thank you for giving me this that I have had the privilege to work with, its naturalization process and continued to great opportunity to serve you! but I also cherish quite a few tribal live there until my U.S. green card came members I have befriended through the down in 1998, when my successful NZ Alvin E. Aganon years. professional career was at its peak. As Controller difficult as it may seem, I gave that up to Tel. No. 360-486-9598 Ext. 1223 I want to take this opportunity to introduce pursue the ultimate dream of coming to Cell No. 360-471-7940 myself to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. I was America. I took the daring leap into the born to an indigenous family from the unknown and came to the U.S. in June Philippines, tried very hard and endured lots 1998 and never looked back.

Volume 9, issue 2 3 February 2019 Nisqually Valley Sign Project Slated for Environmental Review By Joe Cushman – Planning

The Nisqually Tribe has contracted environment needs to be evaluated. The c) A detailed analysis of possible Geoengineers of Tacoma with completing Environmental Assessment is underway environmental impacts of the project, an environmental assessment for the and the sign on project on hold until its including impacts on land, water, and air construction and operation of an completion. resources; impacts on living resources, illuminated sign project in Nisqually on cultural resources, socio-economic tribal trust land near I-5. Geoengineers is a well-qualified technical conditions, and resource use patterns; and consulting and engineering firm that has impacts on other values such as The illuminated sign project is proposed by completed previous environmental work for wilderness, noise and light, visual, and Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation the tribe. public health and safety. (MCEC). MCEC was established by the d) Public consultation involving the tribal tribe to oversee its enterprise ventures. The assessment will look at the scope of membership, local residents, and other the sign project and its impact on the agencies, organizations and jurisdictions The proposed sign will measure 21 by 60 human and natural environments. Although who have interest in, or are potentially feet, and will sit on an iron pedestal 65 feet the project does not involve any federal impacted by, the project. above ground level, thus visible to funds and is proposed for tribally-owned motorists travelling on both I-5 and nearby land that is not subject to state or local land The Environmental Assessment will Martin Way. The sign will be located at the use regulations, the tribe has decided to conclude with either: a Finding of No edge of the parking area adjacent to the conduct an assessment will basically Significant Impact (FONSI); a FONSI old Nisqually Fish Market trailer, just west follow the guidance contained in the conditioned by proposed mitigation of the intersection of Martin Way East and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). measures to minimize identified impacts; a Nisqually Cut-off Road. The sign will be recommendation for further work on the similar in size and appearance to the large Under NEPA, a major federal action that EA; or in some cases a full Environmental signs folks see on trust land as you drive may have a significant impact on the Impact Statement (EIS). on I-5 through the Fife area just north of quality of the human environment Tacoma. undergoes an environmental evaluation The final decision on whether and how to that assesses the following components; move forward on the sign project will be The Nisqually Tribal Council has a) The scope of the project, and the made by Nisqually Tribal Council, taking determined that in order to make an purpose and need for the project; into consideration all the information informed decision on whether and/or how b) Alternatives to the project; including an generated through the EA process. to move forward on the sign project, the evaluation of action vs. no action; and impact of the sign on the valley alternative locations.

Located at: 11500 25th Ave. SE Olympia, WA 98513 Nisqually TERO 360.456.5221 Now is a great time to update your information with us! ● New address? ● New phone number?

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Volume 9, issue 2 4 February 2019 Nisqually State Park Public Hearing November 5, 2018 Following a dinner in early November, a group of presenters also critical for salmon survival. The access road is behind including Lisa Breckenridge of Nisqually Tribal Parks; Nikki Fields a locked gate. of Washington State Parks; and Tony Sanchez, Chairman of Nisqually Parks Commission talked about plans for developing Governor Inslee is requesting $3 million for the park in the next Nisqually State Park. biennium. The funds would be used to: 4. Develop a trail system that connects to the parking lot. This Topics included important cultural sites within the park, state park could be a loop trail that connects out to the Mashel river plans for the area, and the history of the partnership between the canyon. state and the tribe. 5. Improvements to the road down to the Ohop-Nisqually confluence. It would primarily be a service road but there The important cultural sites within the park include: would be some access for boaters also. The road would � Mashel Prairie and Mashel Ridge. The Mashel Prairie has only allow access to recreational hand powered boaters been home to a native community for a long time. Native (canoe/ kayak) during times that salmon would not be people were living there when the settlers came. There is a affected. Shaker Church cemetery which the tribe owns and also the 6. Begin to plan for a future campground. foundation remains of the former Shaker Church (private property.) There was a spring, “Medicine Spring,” which is Washington State Parks intends to work closely with the tribe on now on private property but which was likely the main water this entire project. source for the village. Questions: G. Are the new trails walking trails? State parks isn’t planning anything for this area as it is all small H. Horses and bicyclists do use the trails. It depends on homes on private property. The tribe has 288 acres of land in this how wide the new trails are. If they’re wide enough they area: 217 purchased from Manke and 71 transferred from the would be multi use. If they are narrow then walking only. Nisqually Land Trust. The tribe’s plans are: There’s no proposal for motorized trails. 1. Complete a cultural resource survey Q. Will there be dirt trails or paved? 2. Build a campground for Tribal members A. Compacted gravel or paved. 3. Potentially build an interpretive center at some point in the Q. New ADA requirements require access for motorized future. use. Is State Parks seeing much of that- motorized trail access by people with ADA placards? � Park Entrance and Trailhead Parking Lot A. We see some ATVs at ocean beaches and electric The entrance sign is the only sign in Washington State bicycles on long distance bike trails. The rules say Parks that has a tribal logo and native language on the “devices” and that is a pretty broad term. The policy says sign. The trailhead parking lot includes a kiosk that the tribe the device depends on the width of the trail that you are designed and built that gives an overview of tribal history using. and culture. Thirteen adult tribal members attended along with five family members and children of tribal members, for a total of about 25 � Sacred Places: Nisqually-Ohop Confluence people. The place where the Nisqually meets the Ohop is on state park property. Ohop Creek is an important area for salmon No written comments were received. Many people signed up to be restoration. The access road is behind a locked gate and is notified about tribal Lands tours in 2019. 2 miles long. After the presentation on Nisqually State Park, there was a brief presentation on the Youth Center Playground park plans. One � Sacred Places: Nisqually-Mashel Confluence person commented that they would like to see an outdoor rock The place where the Mashel meets the Nisqually is on climbing wall as part of that park. University of Washington Pack Forest property. This is a sacred place in tribal history and culture. The Mashel is The hearing concluded at 6:45 p.m.

Volume 9, issue 2 5 February 2019 Nisqually Tribe Announces 2018 Charitable Fund Recipients More than 190 area agencies and organizations will receive a Nature Nurtures Farms is grateful for the support from Nisqually total of $2.4 million in vital operational funding from the 2018 for their farm. “This funding will be used to bring young people Nisqually Indian Tribe Charitable and Local Government and animals together to build empathy, teach responsibility, and Program. Grant recipients were announced today by the inspire hope. This award will help us broaden our support for Nisqually Tribe. youth who have been affected by trauma by teaching them multiple strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, “I am honored to be a part of giving back to our surrounding including: The power of social support and positive relationships, communities and organizations,” said Julie Palm, Nisqually nonverbal expression such as music and art, and, of course-the tribal council member and treasurer. “It feels good knowing the warm benefits of friendship with the many loving rescued and Nisqually Tribe is helping to make a difference and we are able rehabilitated animals at the farm," said Carrie Stringer, Director of to help so many nonprofit organizations, multiplying the positive effects of these funds.” The Resilience Project and Otters at Nature Nurtures Farm. A list of 2017 funding recipients follows. The program includes three types of funding. Financial support is awarded to 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations dedicated to To learn more about the Nisqually Indian Tribe, its people and public safety, children’s services, community health, cultural programs, visit www.nisqually-nsn.gov. Nisqually Red Wind preservation, veteran’s support and environmental protection; Casino is located 15 minutes east of Olympia. For more these recipients are selected in a competitive application information, visit www.redwindcasino.com. process. Scholarship funds and community groups also participate in the program. Local government funding provides for police, fire, emergency services and other public safety needs. OLYMPIA/THURSTON COUNTY Deschutes Estuary Restoration Jefferson Middle School Northwest Lions Eye Glass Assoc. of WA Student Leaders Team (DERT) Joint Animal Services Recycle Center Ballet Northwest DuPont Historical Society Lacey Cultural Celebration/Lacey Northwest Brotherhood Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SW Entertainment Explosion Parks Foundation Washington Evergreen Forest Elementary Lacey Mid-Day Lions Club Olympia Family Theater Bounty for Families Evergreen State College Lacey Sunrise Lions Olympia Film Society Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston Family Education and Support Leimomiwaiwainui Canoe Family The Olympia Free Clinic County Services Leschi Learning Legacy Olympia School District Education Care Net Pregnancy Center of Family Support Center of South Life Point Church of Olympia Foundation Thurston County Sound Lions Project New Hope Northwest Olympia Union Gospel Mission Chloe Clark Elementary First Responders Making a Lydia Hawk Elementary School Parks Arts Recreation and Culture Child Care Action Council Difference The Mayday Foundation Foundation of Thurston County Chinqually Booters Soccer Club Friends of the Lacey Timberland Meadows Elementary Pacific Education Institute Camp Solomon Schechter Library Melodies in Motion Pacific Shellfish Institute CHOICE Regional Health Network Garden Raised Bounty (GRUB) The Moore Wright Group Pacific Mountain Workforce Dev. Community Action Council of Gods Portion Morningside Council Lewis, Mason Cnties Got Your 6 Fishing National Alliance on Mental Issues Panza/Quixote Village Community Drug Court Support Hands On Children’s Museum (NAMI) Providence St. Peter Foundation Foundation Harlequin Productions Nature Nurtures Farm Puget Sound Estuarium Concern for Animals Hoopstars Family Nisqually First Responders Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue Crazy Faith Outreach Hooved Animal Rescue North Thurston Education Rainy Day Ranch Crime Stoppers of South Sound Ibsen Family Support Network Foundation Rez Animal Research and Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Interfaith Works/Emergency North Thurston Public Schools Education Mason Counties Overnight Shelter Continued on page 7-CHARITABLES Volume 9, issue 2 6 February 2019 Continued from page 6-CHARITABLES

Ruby Street Quilt Works, Quilts of Value Thurston County Medic One Rainier High School Northwest Tribal Emergency Mgt. Council Rebuilding Together, Thurston County Beyond Thurston County Nourish Pierce County River Ridge High School ARK Institute of Learning Pacific Ohana Foundation Safeplace Beyond Survival Sexual Assault Resource Parents Against Sexual Abuse Sacred Heart Emergency Outreach Black Education Strategy Roundtable Parkway Community Services Salmon Defense Bridges to Life-WA Patacara Community Services SEEDS for Growth: Special Needs Comm. Cntr. Cancer Pathways PCC Farmland Trust Senior Services for South Sound Children’s Home Society of WA PCAF Pierce County AIDS Foundation Society of St. Vincent de Paul , Yelm Conf. SW Children’s Museum of Tacoma Penn Cove Water Festival Association South Bay Elementary Children of the Setting Sun Productions Potlatch Fund South Puget Sound Community College Fund Cispus Learning Center PSESD Native American Education Program South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity Early Life Speech and Language The Saints Pantry Foodbank South Puget Sound Up with Down Syndrome Emergency Food Network Salters Point Elementary South Sound Parent to Parent Environmental Science Center SPIPA South Sound YMCA First in Training and Education Sound Learning Southworth Booster Club German Shephard Search Dogs of WA St. Spanaway Lions Club South Sound Reading Foundation Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Auth. Sunshine Physical Handicapped Foundation Spay Neuter All Pets (SNAP) Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare Tacoma Firs Nations Gathering Stonewall Youth Greater Metro Parks Foundation Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity TABU Association Greenfield Institute Tahoma Audubon Society Tenino Community Service Center Plus Harmony Hill Taproot Theater Tenino Elementary School Hilltop Artists on Residence Tribal Convenience Store Assoc. Thurston county Food Bank Indigenous Showcase dba Longhouse United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Thurston County Veterans Services It Takes A Village Urban Native Education Alliance Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children Veterans Ecological Trades Collective Truly Motivated Transitional Living Light House Fellowship Church Washington DECA United Way of Thurston County Reading Buddy Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Washington Environmental Council Washington Center for the Performing Arts Long Live the Kings Washington Healthcare Access Alliance WA HE LUT Indian School Mercy Housing Northwest Washington Masonic Charities Washington Explorer Search and Rescue The Mockingbird Society Western Washington Native American Educ. Washington Indian Civil Rights Commission Mother Nation Willapa Harbor Helping Hands Washington State Dept. of Veteran Affairs Napavine Jr/Sr High School Willapa Harbor Youth Football Washington State Senior Games National Indian Cild Welfare Assoc. YWCA (Tacoma) West Academy Native American Re-entry Services Wild Grief Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Yelm Community Services Northwest Harvest Yelm Dollar for Scholars Yelm High School Soccer Yelm Lions Foundation Yelm Middle School Pulling Together for Success Yelm Rotary Club Yelm Senior Center Yelm Youth Football and Cheer Community Resource Dinner YWCA February 27, 2019 First Responders 5:30-7 p.m. Lacey Fire District 3 Nisqually Public Safety At the Billy Frank Jr. Building Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Come out and meet vendors who will share employment, health, banking, exercise, Thurston County Prosecuting community resources and great ideas! This event is open to tribal, community and tribal employees. For more information or to reserve a resources table please contact Jesse Youckton at 360-456-5237 ext. 2210 or [email protected]

Volume 9, issue 2 7 February 2019 History Provided By the Archive Department This is a reformatted article from the Nisqually Tribal Newspaper Vol. 1 Issue 10 from September/October 1993.

We Wear Our Name Proudly By Cecilia Svinth Carpenter 9-18-1993 “Origin of the name Nisqually” The word Squalli is the Nisqually Indian name for the prairie grass that once grew in abundance on the Nisqually Plains. Our river took its name from the prairie grass and became the Squalli River. An Indian place name usually always describes a geographical feature of the area.

Our Indian people who have for centuries lived along the Squalli River on the vast prairie lands called themselves The Squalli-absch, the People of the Grass Country, the People of the River. (The ending “absch” means “the people of”.)

In 1833 when the people of the Hudson’s Bay Company established their fur-gathering fort near the mouth of the Nisqually River, they named their fort after our people and added the prefix “Nes” to our name. They called us the Nesqualli.

Later, when the American settlers came into our country, the spelling of the prefix was changed to “Nis.” Somewhere along the way the “i” at the end of our name was changed to a “y” so that today we are known as the Nisqually.

However, in the hearts and minds of our people, we are still The Squalli-absch, the People of the Grass Country, the People of the River. The bond that was formed many centuries past continues to remain firmly intact today – the land, the river, our people – a bond of lasting respect and concern for each other.

Today, when we hear the word Nisqually, whether it is to designate our tribe, a river Conditioning Fitness Groups basin, a fort, a town or a newspaper, our thoughts stand at attention as we remember Mondays that for which it stands. WE WEAR OUR NAME PROUDLY! 12:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Reformatted and brought to you by the Archives Dept. Wednesdays 12:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Fridays 12:15 p.m. At NYCC Library Update Brought to you by the Nisqually Libr ar y – Due to constr uction, the Libr ar y has been closed. However , constr uction appear s to be coming to an end shor tly. The Libr ar y is r e- or ganizing and pr epar ing for a gr and r e- opening within the next few months.

We thank the Nisqually community for your patience and suppor t in this closur e and ar e excited for our gr and r e- opening!

Volume 9, issue 2 8 February 2019 First Native Woman Elected to House The Nisqually Tribe singers and drummers helped commemorate the swearing in of Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow), the first Native American woman in the Washington State House of Representatives. Lekanoff is both Tlingit and Aleut, both Alaskan Native tribes, but has lived in Washington for many years and worked for the Swinomish Tribe for more than a decade. Washington has the fourth most women in the state legislature in the nation. Nisqually tribal member and Nisqually Youth Chairman,

DeShane Everybodytalksabout, poses for a picture with Lekanoff. "I'm going to be up there some day," said Everybodytalksabout, who is also a National Congress of American Indians Youth Vice Chairman Lekanoff addresses those in attendance.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, right, welcomed Lekanoff and the diversity she and many of the 23 freshman representatives bring to the House of Representatives. She spoke of inspiring young girls of all backgrounds to lead.

Volume 9, issue 2 9 February 2019 What, Where and How Big is the Internet? Tips from the IT-WebDev Department The Internet or “Net” may be defined as a Egyptian port of In 1995, there were approximately 40 worldwide system of computers and Alexandria, million Web users; this number reached 4.2 networks, in which users at any one impacted tens of billion in 2018 with roughly 40,000 computer can, if they have permission, get millions of Internet searches per second occurring on the information from any other computer. It is users in Africa, Google search engine. The information also referred to as the World Wide Web or India, Pakistan viewed and shared over the Internet Web. Website addresses begin with www, and the Middle consists of text, music, photos, videos and although it is not required to always type in East. more, and is placed on Web pages and www in many browser address bars when accessed by a Web browser. This visiting a website, such as google.com. Most recently in information passed across the Web Washington and across the country, a equates to watching 40,000 two-hour long Physically, the Internet is connected by CenturyLink network connection “glitch” movies per second. The “Global Village” hundreds of thousands of miles of wire (details remain unknown at this time vision of the 1970s has truly become a cabling and fiber optics (the size of a pending an ongoing Federal reality with the Internet as a universal human hair and operating at the speed of Communications Commission source of information for billions of people light). It is above and below ground and investigation) impacted 911 phone systems at home, school, and work. even buried along ocean floors to connect as well as Internet data connectivity in islands and continents. The Internet is also areas nationwide from California to New Disclaimer: The Nisqually Indian Tribe accessed wirelessly via satellites and York. does not endorse, promote, review, or cellular towers. Of note in 2008, damage to warrant the accuracy of third-party services just two marine cables buried near the and/or products links provided. Emergency Management Corner: Preparation for Elders

How will an emergency affect day supply of non-perishable food seek medical treatment, do so uncertainty outside. Consider what your needs? Plan to make it on and a can opener. Include a immediately. you can do to safely shelter-in- your own for at least three days. battery-powered or hand crank place alone or with friends, family Basic Supplies: Think first about radio for news and community Remember to take your pets or or neighbors. the basics for survival – food, updates as well as a flashlight and make a plan where they will go as water, clean air and any life extra batteries. A first aid kit is a most shelters won’t let them inside. Evacuation: There may be sustaining item, such as medicine. must and a dust mask to help filter When you make your plan, have a conditions in which you will decide Consider preparing two kits. In one contaminated air and plastic list of your medications you will to get away, or there may be kit put everything you will need to sheeting and duct tape to shelter- need, emergency documents, who situations when you may be stay where you are and make it on in-place. Moist towelettes, garbage are those in you personal support ordered to leave. Plan how you will your own for a period of time. The bags and plastic ties for personal network and alert them to your get away and anticipate where you other kit should be a lightweight, sanitation. Pet food, extra water plan. Finally, make a family will go. Choose several smaller version you can take with and supplies for your pet and a communications plan as you may destinations in different directions you if you have to leave your whistle to signal for help. not all be in the same place during so you have options in an home. a disaster. Have friends who can emergency. Ask about evacuation Deciding to Stay or Go: assist with communications. plans at the places where you Basic emergency supplies Depending on your circumstances spend time including work, include: Water; one gallon of and the nature of the emergency, Staying Put: Whether you are at community emergency centers, water per person per day for at the first important decision is home or elsewhere, there may be etc. least three days, for drinking and whether you stay or go. If you’re situations when it’s best to stay sanitation. Food, at least a three- specifically told to evacuate or where you are and avoid any

Volume 9, issue 2 10 February 2019 From Nisqually Contract Health Services! Happy New Year

A few key points to remember as we enter 2019: stomachs, or other primary care functions you’d normally see 1. The Contract Health Services (CHS) program is still utilizing your regular provider for Shasta Administrative Services for payments for copays and bills. Please remember to let all providers know this when seeking 4. Hawks Prairie Vision Clinic will start charging at $25 missed outside care. appointment fee beginning in 2019. It is important to note that CHS regulations do NOT allow us to cover these charges, making 2. PO numbers are still essential and need to be obtained prior to it extremely important to call and cancel ahead of time if you are a visit. On days when Nisqually Tribe is closed, if you did receive unable to make it. a referral and it is a commonly covered service, a PO is okay to *Special considerations for assistance with payment of these missed get the next day we are open. This is not something you need to appointment fee charges will be handled on a case by case bases stress about, as most providers will still see you. upon request. Any questions or 3. Providence Immediate Care Clinic has been working out very concerns regarding smoothly for our patients: shorter wait times, friendlier staff, Contract Health Services: extremely quick visits, and overall easier than Emergency Room please feel free to call visits. On days our providers’ schedules are full, or the Nisqually Lisa, Chris, or Jacob at Tribe isn’t open, this has been a great alternative to those not 360- 486-9599 wanting to wait hours for an ER visit, especially for colds, upset

Volume 9, issue 2 11 February 2019 Text Messages from Pharmacy Just a note to let everyone know that pharmacy now has the Pharmacy may not be open when you realize you need refills. The ability to text message patients when medications answering machine is open 24/7. are ready to pick up. The new texting service is just another option (in addition to telephoning) for An additional option for refills is to be notification that medications are ready for pick up. placed on our Health Minder. It will Just ask any pharmacy staff member for Your automatically refill your requested notification and we can help you. Medication is maintenance medications. With today’s Remember the phone can be used any time of day busy lifestyles this can be a real or night to order refills. All you need is the ready to be convenience. Talk to a pharmacy staff prescriptions number (located in the upper left corner of the picked up at member if you would like to set the prescription label). the Nisqually Health Minder Service up to auto fill your medications. 1.) Call our convenient phone number Pharmacy! 360-491-9770 and follow the prompts. 2.) Press 2 for refill requests 3.) Press 1 if using a refill prescription number. 4.) Enter the prescription number followed by the # sign. Moving On-Caitlin Krenn Editor’s Note: Caitlin Krenn, Community Garden Project Supervisor for nearly 10 years, is moving on to new challenges.

It has been an honor to serve the Nisqually Tribe these past 9 1/2 years. I will miss the many friends and colleagues I’ve been lucky to work with. Thank you for welcoming me into the community and for the opportunity to learn alongside everyone working to sustain tribal sovereignty and well- being for the future. Working for the Nisqually Tribe has been a privilege and a joy.

I want to express a special thanks to Carlin Briner, Janell Blacketer, and Grace Ann Byrd. Thank you for your big-hearted dedication to the hard work of growing food and medicine. Your commitment is the reason the Nisqually Garden is thriving and strong, and you’ve taught me so much.

I look forward to visiting and volunteering, and please contact me at [email protected] if you’d like to stay in touch. Caitlin Krenn

Volume 9, issue 2 12 February 2019 Nisqually Clinic Diabetes Diabetes prevention and treatment provides diabetes education for Brown Bag Lunches self-management and improved quality of life for all who have, or Every month community members are welcome to join our Dietitian are at risk for diabetes. Registered patients can receive services Bernita LaCroix for a lunch and learn in the Billy such as: Frank Jr Gym. From 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. you’ll watch � Diagnostic diabetes screening Bernita cook and prepare a beautiful and healthy �Follow Ups lunch, share samples and recipes, and teach you �Blood sugar and A1c tests some great nutrition tips. You’ll see flyers up every �Diabetes prevention: you can see our month for the date. Dietitian or other health providers for diabetes education, self-management, Exercise Resources lower complications, lab work Everyone should try to get 30-60 minutes of physical activity �Podiatry: diabetes foot exam, education, almost every day. Improve quality of life with health coach Kareem diabetic shoes, resources Gannie, who is available for workouts, nutritional guidance, and �For our elders between the ages 60-75 more. He can be reached at 360-455-5213 for who are diabetes patients at the clinic, eligibility and is located at the Tribes Youth and we’re offering to provide you with your own Community Center. in-home blood pressure monitor and to teach you how to take your own blood pressure Please come see us in the clinic if you are interested in learning more about our diabetes program services or call 360-459-5312 for an appointment.

Nutrition Services With Bernita LaCroix R.D. One-to-One Consultations for patients of all ages. Learn healthy choices, set goals, and get on your way to feeling great! Diabetes Prevention and Control

Nutrition Appointments will now be at the Nisqually Adult Healing House: 2320 Lashi St. SE

Thursday January 3rd Thursday February 7th Thursday January 10th Thursday February 14th Thursday January 17th Thursday February 21st Thursday January 24th Thursday February 28th Thursday January 31st 10:00—4:00 by appointment Call to schedufke an appt. with Bernita @ 360-459-5312

Volume 9, issue 2 13 February 2019 Elder News Social Gatherings Nisqually Tribal Elders can utilize the building for projects during The Elders Program hosts several types of social gatherings such business hours. as classes, support groups and meals that take place at the Elders Elders are always welcome to come in and work on projects Center each week. Events and Activities Information Title VI Senior Meals (SPIPA) Travel for elders will start Spring 2019! Senior meals are provided to federally recognized Native American Nicole Wells, Events & Activities Coordinator 360-486-9546 1151 elders in the Nisqually Community (Must provide copy of tribal ID) [email protected] and Nisqually Tribal Members. Please Keep Intake Sheets Up to Date! Health and Wellness Meals for Guest are $4.00 We would like to promote health and wellness within the community, Caregivers’ lunches may be paid for by the Caregiver Program. as well as promote healthy lifestyles. Caregivers must see Karen Anderson, Caregiver Support Specialist to do an intake Sheet. Genesis The Nisqually Elders Program has Genesis available for Nisqually Senior Meals: Tribal elders 55 years or older. Genesis is a delicious concoction of Served four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and red grape and pomegranate in a mixture of apple and Aloe Vera Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. juice infused with a proprietary blend of super foods, healing herbs, Menus are mailed out each month, available at the Elders Center powerful antioxidants, phytonutrients, and much more. and online at www.nisqually-nsn.gov Genesis is available at the Elders Center. For more information about availability, contact Elders Program 360-486-9546 The Caregiver Support Program (SPIPA) The Caregiver Support Program is for federally recognized Native Health American elders taking care of their grandchild/ren residing in the The Elders Nurse comes to the Elders Center twice a week to see same home(must meet requirements) and unpaid caregivers elders. The Elders Nurse can also provide screenings, caring for a Native American elders. immunizations, and work with health care needs. The Caregiver Support Program helps unpaid caregivers with Elders Nurse gaining access to services, host peer support groups, and training Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. services to support individuals caring for their loved one at home for as long as possible. Nutrition Bernita LaCroix is a certified Nutritionist that comes to the Elders Caregiver Support Specialist is in the office Monday-Thursday Center every Wednesday to do Meal Planning, and Nutrition 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. classes. The classes include cooking, traditional food, canning and Support Group 2nd Thursday 1:00 p.m. healthy recipes. If you would like to set up an appointment with Training 4th Thursday 4:00 p.m. Bernita to discuss nutrition, call the Health Clinic at 360-459-5312 More information contact Karen Anderson, Caregiver Support or call Bernita at the Elders Center 360-486-9546. Specialist 360-486-9546 ext. 1981 Nutrition Classes Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Culture Activities and Events Elders Assistance and Services Nisqually Tribal Members and Nisqually Community Members that Energy Assistance reside on the Nisqually Reservation. Available to enrolled Nisqually tribal elders 55 years or older. Nisqually Tribal Members come and join the Elders Program Nisqually tribal members bring your energy bill to the elder’s for the following: center, fax to (360)459-4146, mail to the main office or email to the Nemah Choubaquak hosts culture class in the evenings at the Elders Center. Elders Center. Beading, Sewing, Regalia Making and Other � Energy Bills must have Nisqually elder’s name and be a Activities. copy of the complete bill. Culture Classes Wednesdays and Thursday 4:30 p.m. - � Elder must reside at the service address on energy bill. 8:30 p.m.

Volume 9, issue 2 14 February 2019 � Submitting the stub, urgent notice or disconnect notice may result in a delay in payments. Cleo Frank, Elders Program Manager ext. 2166 [email protected] Any concerns on disconnection contact Cleo Frank, Elders Norine Wells, Assistant Program Manager for Elders ext. 2103 Program Manager at 360-486-9546 Ext 2166 or Norine Wells, [email protected] Elders Program Assistant Manager. Nicole Wells, Activities and Events Coordinator ext. 1151 [email protected] Heating Assistance Marjorie Stepetin, Administrative Assistant Provided for enrolled Nisqually tribal elders 55 Years or older.. [email protected] The Elders Program purchases pellets or propane for elder’s Karen Anderson, Caregiver Support Specialist ext. 1981 homes. Wood will be provided by Emergency Management. [email protected] Contact Krystle Wells, Administrative Assistant for Emergency Joy Pena, Community Health Representative ext. 2167 Management [email protected]

Flyers are sent out in the weekly mail outs, and information is also available online at: www.nisqually-nsn.gov and you can call the Nisqually Elders Program for more information. Contact Information: Nisqually Elders Program 4820 She Nah Num DR SE Olympia, WA, 98513 Telephone 360-486-9546 Fax: 360-459-4146

Volume 9, issue 2 15 February 2019 February 4, Happy Birthday Auntie Marjie, Love the McDonald Family Happy Birthday Janae February 9, Happy 17th Birthday Janae, Love the McDonald Family Wishing you an awesome day and a new year filled with amazingness!! February 13, Happy Birthday Chase, Love the McDonald Family February 15, Happy Birthday Kiki, Love the McDonald Family Happy Birthday Kiki nd February 20, Happy 2 Birthday Grandson, Love Papa, Grandma, Mom, Auntie Hope your special day brings you Jasmine and Auntie Samira everything you deserve!!

Happy Birthday Jack Sending you a big hug on your special day, make this year YOUR YEAR brother �

Fe Happy Birthday to my mom (Grace Hyasman) from all her kids and grandkids we love you so much

Happy 10th Birthday Mae! LOVE, Emily, Danielle, Mom & Dad Happy Thrffbe Year Anniversary To My Husband Marcus Stolte on February 20th Kailani

Nisqually Indian Tribe 4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE Olympia, WA 98513