DEC/2021 VOL. 55 No. 7
The November Full Moon
Native American Heritage Month at La Conner School District | PAGE 12
CONTENTS Editor's Note ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 COVID-19 Safety Guidance .............................................................................................................................. 5 Notice of Candidate Certification .................................................................................................................... 6 The Swinomish Emergency Rental Assistance Program is Accepting Applications ................................... 8 Plant Teachings for Growing Emotional Social Skills/2021 Climate Change PhotoVoice Contest... ..........10 Native American Heritage Month at La Conner School District ................................................................ 12 Northwest Indian College/Swinomish Site Register for Winter Quarter 2022.......................................... 14 January Tide Table .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Moon to Put Your Paddles Away pedIexic (pud-kwuh-HWEETS) Late November/Late December, is the "moon to put your paddles away." This moons signals a time to move indoors for the coming winter season. During the winter moons, tools, baskets, and other items are constructed. Sea-run cutthroat trout, blackmouth salmon, and steelhead are fished and hunting waterfowl and game continues. Shellfish are collected during the nighttime low tides. Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’ By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto 2
editor’s NOTE All our efforts matter when it comes to being there for
The courage to overcome enters when fear is no longer
the community. The safety and betterment of our tribal
a choice. Our community must brace itself. Some of
community relies on the actions of each other. It is up
us may be vaccinated, but none of us are completely
to you to stay safe, for us all. In the end, we are stronger
immune to the impacts the coronavirus is having on our
as one, even though we are apart. Most importantly, we
community.
must continue to support one another the one way we know how – in kindness and with a little humor. We’re all neighbors figuring out how to cope, heal and move
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forward; we might as well do it with a smile behind our masks. With the holidays coming up, we must not ignore COVID-19 safety practices when we choose to have a family gathering or go on a public outing. I must emphasize the coronavirus is still here! The CDC announced that the omicron variant is here in Washington. It spreads even quicker than the other variants. My anxieties for the safety of our people is growing. While I am terrified at times, I always return to thoughts of my community and our resiliency. We are strong together and we’ll come out on the other side of this even stronger! As of December 6, the number of cases has amounted to 368 positive coronavirus cases here at Swinomish alone. The numbers continue to rise elsewhere too!
Photo by Theresa Trebon DECEMBER 8 ― Holiday Distribution 3
TRIBAL SENATE
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Steve Edwards, Chairman (360) 840.5768 | sedwards@swinomish.nsn.us
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Jeremy Wilbur, Vice Chairman (360) 770.7447 | jjwilbur@swinomish.nsn.us
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Brian Wilbur, Treasurer (360) 588.2812 | bwilbur@swinomish.nsn.us
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Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@swinomish.nsn.us
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COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDANCE SWINOMISH HEALTH TEAM Vaccinating, masking, distancing, and testing, we must stay diligent with all of our efforts, especially with another highly-contagious variant heading our way. » Wear a face mask, as required by Senate resolution. » Avoid gathering, but if you do, keep it small and maintain your distance (6 feet). » If you enter a crowded area and you don’t want COVID-19, leave. » If you have been instructed to quarantine, only leave your home to seek medical care. » Get vaccinated. Without it, you are at risk for a serious COVID-19 infection. » Get your booster if it has been 6 months since your second dose. If you need proof of your vaccinations, go to WAverify.doh.wa.gov Call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466-3167 with your questions about COVID-19 or to make a testing or vaccine appointment. And don’t forget your flu shot!
CONFIRMED CASES
CONFIRMED HOSPITALIZATIONS CONFIRMED DEATHS
WORLDWIDE
UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON
SWINOMISH
December 9, 2021
December 8, 2021
December 7, 2021
December 9, 2021
268.7M
49.6M
790K
372
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56,078
43,516
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5.3M
792K
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Source: worldometers.info/coronavirus/; ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-data; doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/; swinomish-nsn.gov/community/coronavirus-information-updates.aspxDataDashboard
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NOTICE OF CANDIDATE CERTIFICATION Senate Seat #6 Steve Edwards, Incumbent Katherine Paul
Senate Seat #7 Aurelia Bailey Joseph Williams General Election Determined Pursuant to STC 2-01.100(B)
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John Stephens Retires One More Time! NOVEMBER 9, 2021 ― John Stephens retires one more time! This time it was from the didgwálič Wellness Center. Thank you for your service to the Wellness Center, John!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS TUES. 12/14 Fishing Workshop See details on PAGE 09 WED. 12/15 Elder Christmas Luncheon @11a.m - Senior Center MON. 12/20 Fishing Workshop See details on PAGE 09
HOLIDAYS
SAT. 12/25 Christmas Day
SAT. 1/1 New Year's Day MON. 1/17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Photo by Aurelia Bailey
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The Swinomish Emergency Rental Assistance Program is Accepting Applications LIZ MILLER, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Swinomish Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Applications are available in the lobby of the building
is funded through COVID-19 relief dollars and can help
located at 11367 Moorage Way (the newest building on
with rent and utilities, both past due and current, for
Moorage). You can drop completed materials there as
qualified applicants. This funding is available for tribal
well. If you have any questions, please contact Enedina
member households at or below 80% of the median
Silva at serap@swinomish.nsn.us or (360) 391-1030. We
income for the county they live in. The Skagit County
look forward to assisting you!
income levels are listed below.
2021 Income Limits for Swinomish Reservation/Skagit County Household Size
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
80% AMI
$46,100
$52,650
$59,250
$65,800
$71,100
$76,350
$81,000
$86,900
50%% AMI
$28,850
$32,950
$37,050
$41,150
$44,450
$47,750
$51,050
$54,350
Swinomish Golf Links Floods
Photo by Eric Day
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Plant Teachings for Growing Social Emotional Skills YOUTH SPIRIT, COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - 13 MOONS
We invite middle and high school students to come learn about plants with us! The Youth Spirit and 13 Moons programs have teamed up to offer Plant Teachings for Growing Social Emotional Skills. Weekly classes are held after school on Thursdays at the Youth Spirit portable at the La Conner schools. One of the first teachings is about wild rose. Wild rose is a universal medicine and is associated with protection (its thorns), love, and grace. Come join us to learn about how plants support your wellbeing!
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
2021 CLIMATE CHANGE PHOTOVOICE CONTEST WINNERS We had 17 photo entries this year – all of them were
Three-way tie for 2nd place: Ace Baker,
excellent. The community voted on their favorites and
Buddy Gray and April James
we have a tie for 1st place! Congratulations to 2021 Climate Change PhotoVoice winners Cathi Bassford AND Katie Bassford
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Thank you to everyone who participated and happy holidays!
Photo by Katie Bassford
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Native American Heritage Month at La Conner School District CLARISSA JAMES, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LIAISON, LA CONNER SCHOOL DISTRICT
November
is
Native
American
-Brandon
Williams
delivered
a
Native American Heritage Month,
Heritage Month and the La Conner
presentation
students
the Swinomish Canoe Family came
School District honored it with some
about harvesting cedar bark. Many
over and shared some of our culture
activities.
students and staff expressed that
through songs and dances during
they would like to harvest cedar bark
the assembly. This is the kids’ first
and have some hands-on learning
time dancing since summer and
about how to weave.
I overheard numerous students
Here are some examples of what classrooms provided: -Kevin
Paul
facilitated
Coast
Salish art lessons in the La Conner Elementary school -Delia Kaubin taught K-12 students how to play stick games – the kids had lots of fun!
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to
K-12
-I delivered a presentation to K-12 students about the Canoe Journey. An assembly for middle and high school students was held towards the end of the month. In honor of
expressing how good it felt to dance again!
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NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE/SWINOMISH SITE
Register for Winter Quarter 2022 GAYLENE GOBERT, NWIC SITE MANAGER
Classes begin January 6th, 2022. We will be open with on-site classes - 9:00a.m.- 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. For students to utilize the building we will have a sign in sheet with a temperature check, we ask that you social distance and wear a protective mask and provide a copy of your vaccination card.
To Register:
Linda Willup, Site Tech (Running Start Advisor) Call 360-255-4436 or 360-333-1997 Email: lwillup@nwic.edu Kathy Humphrey, GED/High School 21
Gaylene Gobert, Site Manager
Tuesday and Thursdays, 10:00 – 4:00 pm
(2 year College Degree Advisor)
Call 360-201-4735 or email: khumphreys@nwic.edu
Call 360-255-4435 or 360-399-8095
Students: Don’t forget to visit our Food
Email: ggobert@nwic.edu
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WILLS
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ESTATE PLANNING
Wills and Estate Planning for Swinomish Tribal members and spouses You SHOULD have a will and estate plan if: 1. You have or may inherit tribal trust property or any real property. 2. You have children or dependents. 3. You want to have control over the distribution of your property.
This is a free service that the Swinomish Indian Senate has arranged for Swinomish Tribal members Contact attorney Kate Jones to schedule an appointment: (206) 370-1034 or katejoneslaw@gmail.com
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TIDE TABLE: JANUARY 2022 Snee-Oosh Point
1 Sat
Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:29 PM
3 Mon
High 6:22 AM 12.8ft 4:22 PM 11.0ft Low 11:50 AM 7.3ft 11:45 PM -3.8ft Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:30 PM
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High 4:42 AM 11.7ft 2:38 PM 11.2ft Low 9:57 AM 7.5ft 10:09 PM -3.7ft Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:28 PM
5 Wed
7 Fri
8 Sat
12:44 PM 7.0ft
High 7:52 AM 12.7ft 6:15 PM 9.9ft Low 12:33 AM -3.1ft 1:39 PM 6.5ft
6 Thurs
Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:31 PM
Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:32 PM
Sunrise: 7:58 AM Sunset: 4:33 PM
Sunrise: 7:58 AM Sunset: 4:34 PM
Sunrise: 7:58 AM Sunset: 4:35 PM
4 Tues
High 7:08 AM 12.9ft 5:17 PM 10.6ft Low
High 8:35 AM 12.5ft 7:17 PM 9.1ft Low 1:20 AM -2.0ft 2:37 PM 5.8ft
High 9:17 AM 12.1ft 8:27 PM 8.2ft Low 2:06 AM -0.5ft 3:36 PM 5.0ft
9 Sun
10 Mon
11 Tues
12 Wed
13 Thurs
High 10:36 AM 11.3ft 11:19 PM 7.2ft Low 3:43 AM 2.8ft 5:30 PM 3.1ft
High 11:14 AM 10.9ft Low 4:38 AM 4.4ft 6:24 PM 2.1ft
High 12:51 AM 7.5ft 11:52 AM 10.5ft Low 5:42 AM 5.7ft 7:13 PM 1.2ft
High 2:13 AM 8.2ft 12:30 PM 10.2ft Low 6:55 AM 6.7ft 7:59 PM 0.4ft
High 3:16 AM 1:10 PM Low 8:03 AM 8:42 PM
Sunrise: 7:57 AM Sunset: 4:37 PM
Sunrise: 7:57 AM Sunset: 4:38 PM
Sunrise: 7:56 AM Sunset: 4:39 PM
Sunrise: 7:56 AM Sunset: 4:40 PM
Sunrise: 7:55 AM Sunset: 4:42 PM
Sunrise: 7:55 AM Sunset: 4:43 PM
Sunrise: 7:54 AM Sunset: 4:45PM
16 Sun
17 Mon
18 Tues
19 Wed
20 Thurs
21 Fri
22 Sat
High 5:24 AM 10.9ft 3:11 PM 9.8ft Low 10:41 AM 7.4ft 10:37 PM -1.5ft
High 5:59 AM 11.2ft 3:50 PM 9.8ft Low 11:25 AM 7.2ft 11:13 PM -1.5ft
High 6:33 AM 11.5ft 4:27 PM 9.6ft Low 12:07 PM 7.1ft 11:46 PM -1.4ft
High 7:06 AM 11.6ft 5:06 PM 9.4ft Low 12:47 PM 6.8ft
High 7:37 AM 11.7ft 5:47 PM 9.1ft Low 12:18 AM -1.1ft 1:28 PM 6.4ft
High 8:08 AM 11.6ft 6:33 PM 8.7ft Low 12:48 AM -0.5ft 2:09 PM 5.9ft
High 8:37 AM 7:30 PM Low 1:18 AM 2:53 PM
Sunrise: 7:53 AM Sunset: 4:46 PM
Sunrise: 7:52 AM Sunset: 4:47 PM
Sunrise: 7:52 AM Sunset: 4:49 PM
Sunrise: 7:51 AM Sunset: 4:50PM
Sunrise: 7:50 AM Sunset: 4:52 PM
Sunrise: 7:49 AM Sunset: 4:53 PM
Sunrise: 7:48 AM Sunset: 4:55 PM
23 Sun
24 Mon
25 Tues
26 Wed
27 Thurs
28 Fri
29 Sat
High 9:34 AM 11.0ft 10:17 PM 7.6ft Low 2:31 AM 2.8ft 4:29 PM 3.2ft
High 10:05 AM 10.8ft 11:55 PM 7.9ft Low 3:18 AM 4.3ft 5:23 PM 1.9ft
High 10:41 AM 10.6ft Low 4:18 AM 5.8ft 6:19 PM 0.6ft
High 1:27 AM 8.8ft 11:26 AM 10.6ft Low 5:50 AM 7.0ft 7:17 PM -0.6ft
High 2:42 AM 9.9ft 12:23 PM 10.6ft Low 7:37 AM 7.7ft 8:14 PM -1.8ft
High 3:42 AM 1:27 PM Low 8:52 AM 9:07 PM
Sunrise: 7:47 AM Sunset: 4:56 PM
Sunrise: 7:46 AM Sunset: 4:58 PM
Sunrise: 7:45 AM Sunset: 4:59 PM
Sunrise: 7:44 AM Sunset: 5:01PM
Sunrise: 7:42 AM Sunset: 5:03 PM
Sunrise: 7:41 AM Sunset: 5:04 PM
Sunrise: 7:40 AM Sunset: 5:06 PM
30 Sun
31 Mon
High 9:06am 8:43 PM Low 1:52 AM 3:39 PM
High 4:33 AM 2:30 PM Low 9:52 AM 9:58 PM
11.2ft 7.8ft 1.4ft 4.3ft
11.7ft 10.8ft 7.5ft -3.2ft
Sunrise: 7:39 AM Sunset: 5:07 PM
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High 5:19 AM 12.2ft 3:30 PM 10.9ft Low 10:45 AM 7.0ft 10:47 PM -3.2ft Sunrise: 7:37 AM Sunset: 5:09 PM
14 Fri
High 9:57 AM 11.7ft 9:49 PM 7.5ft Low 2:53 AM 1.1ft 4:34 PM 4.1ft
9.0ft 10.0ft 7.2ft -0.3ft
High 4:05 AM 1:51 PM Low 9:03 AM 9:22 PM
15 Sat 9.8ft 9.9ft 7.4ft -0.8ft
High 4:47 AM 10.4ft 2:32 PM 9.9ft Low 9:55 AM 7.5ft 10:00 PM -1.2ft
11.4ft 8.2ft 0.3ft 5.2ft
10.9ft 10.6ft 7.8ft -2.7ft
Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays Swinomish Indian Tribal Community!
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HUMAN RESOURCES JOB OPENINGS
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement planning, and more. Other perks include generous paid time off and discounted meals. To view details about open positions and download our General Employment Application, visit swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/careers. All positions are “Open until filled” unless specified. Email applications to: jobs@swinomishcasino.com Fax applications to: (360) 299.1677 Mail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221 Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299.1642 For the latest open positions, please visit: swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/careers/
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Clincal Pharmacist Code Compliance Administrator Police Officer Environmental Manager Administrative Support Specialist Human Resources Generalist Accountant II - Grants Accountant Accountant II Patient Registration Business Office II Education: Child Care Assistant GIS Technician Youth Center Program Assistant II Youth Center Director Registered Nurse Certified Medical Assistant CMA/CNA Registered Medial Assistant
Full descriptions of the job announcements listed above are available on the Swinomish website: swinomish-nsn.gov/resources/human-resources
HOW TO APPLY: Return completed application, cover letter, and resume to: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community ATTN: Human Resources 11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 Fax applications to: (360) 466.1348 Or email to: hr@swinomish.nsn.us Applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5PM on or before the job closing date. Questions? Call the Personnel Office at (360) 466.1216 or (360) 466.7353
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