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DEC 2023 VOL. 57 No. 8

10th Anniversary of the Swinomish Tribal Archive & Records Building | PG. 20

CONTENTS Editor's Note

Public Health Corner

Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Elders Trip to Gordon's Pumpkin Patch

Coach Theresa James Retires After 30 Years of Cheer Coaching

Boat Trip

King Tides

Tide Table: December 2023

Being Frank: Salmon recovery is working, but we can't stop here

La Conner 2023 Royalty

Stories of the Archive: 10th Anniversary of the Swinomish Tribal Archive Building...

Stories of the Archive: Swinomish 1936 Model Village Homes + About the Swinomish Tribal...

Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of Swinomish's Grants Department

Stories of the Archive: 1997 Fisheries Building Assembly

Stories of the Archive: Guess Who!

Stories of the Archive: We Are Hunters and Gatherers Word Search

Inslee Visits the Didgwalic Wellness Center

Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis Response

Swinomish Tribal Community takes lead in securing funding to combat violent crime and drug...

Childcare Trick-or-Treating

Trunk-or-Treat

Halloween Party

Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Month: Conner Breckenridge

Culture Night

editor’s NOTE

Moon to Put Your Paddles Away

My team and I put together this winter issue with features from the past and present. The December editorial theme is Stories of the Archive. We collaborated with the Swinomish Archive & Records to bring you features of our history. Go down memory lane with photos of the Fisheries Building before it was assembled in 1997. We also included a "Guess Who!" and word search section; plus, learn about the Swinomish Tribal Archive & Records and the history of our Grants Department. Throughout the year I started to feel some return to pre-pandemic normality. With the recent inflation, we are all faced with yet another challenge. As you retreat this winter from the cold weather and harsh prices, I will share advice I recently received – breathe, be in the now and focus on you, because we’re in this together. Stay warm, and happy holidays! goliahlitza Caroline Ammons

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. Searun 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

Mike Cladoosby carving

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Public Health Corner SWINOMISH HEALTH SERVICES

November, 13, 2023 — Unfortunately, we are now contending with flu, COVID-19 and RSV all circulating in the community. Wash your hands frequently, do not touch your face, and get vaccinated! Time to pull out those masks again. If you are sick, STAY HOME please. If your symptoms are mild, take a COVID test. If negative with no fever or cough, return to work with a mask. Keep testing daily until your symptoms resolve, or you have another explanation for your symptoms. Yes, COVID is still a very big problem. Heart disease, cancer and COVID-19 are the top three causes of death in the USA for 2023. COVID and RSV deaths are largely preventable by vaccine!

Government employees with COVID need to stay home for at least 5 days. After 5 days, if symptoms are improved AND your antigen home test is negative, you can return to work with a well-fitting mask. Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine at the Swinomish Medical Clinic if eligible, or find a location near you: vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/. The RSV vaccine is recommended for those aged 60+, and in pregnancy at 32-36 weeks. Order free tests online, covid.gov/tests or pick some up from the Medical Clinic! If you need advice or have questions email me, call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466-3167, or call the helpline at (360) 588-2771 after hours. Take care and stay safe, Sarah Wilborn PA-C Swinomish Public Health Officer

Keep your legacy Keep your home

HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (HAF) Rehabilitation for health and habitability is available to Tribal Member Homeowners living off reservation. Homeowners, Call for Support

1-877-894-4663

Program maximum is $20,000 per household. Funding is available through 2026, so please apply!

Swinomish Utility Authority Board of Commissioners Opening THE SWINOMISH UTILITY AUTHORITY HAS ONE OPENING ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

This is a five member Board appointed by the Tribal Senate for a two-year term. To qualify for this vacancy, an individual is preferred to be a customer of the Authority. The Board is responsible for the overall operations of the Authority including establishing rates, rules and regulations. Interested individuals are required to submit a letter of interest and resume to the Authority office located at 17547 First Street (Swinomish Village) or P.O. Box 340, La Conner, WA 98257. Please contact Mike Poppe, utility director, at (360) 542-7627 or mpoppe@swinomish.nsn. us if you have any questions. Submit your interest before January 31, 2024.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

WED. DEC. 13 Smoked salmon, sweet treats + gifts from the casino Drive Thru @ Social Services Elders first @ 9 a.m., everyone else 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WED. DEC.. 13 Elders Christmas Party @ Wa Walton Event Center Doors open at 10 a.m. for all elders 55+ and spouses/ caregivers

HOLIDAYS

MON. DEC. 25 Christmas Day MON. JAN. 1 New Year's Day

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Learn more about substance use and behavioral health and how our team at the didgwálič Wellness Center can support you or a loved one. We offer tours every third Tuesday of the month with a shuttle departing from the Swinomish Social Services Building at 1:30 p.m. — and we will drive you back when you finish! didgwálič Wellness Center is an entity of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 8212 South March Point Road, Anacortes, WA 98221 | phone: (360) 588-2800

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to Swinomish Tribal Code Title 13, Chapter 3 Grantor(s): Anthony Cladoosby Grantee(s): Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, as Lender of Leasehold Mortgage No. 020 Reference No. of Leasehold Mortgage: 200907230127 Parcel No.: P20911

Tallawhalt Lot 21 located at 17175 Squi-Qui Lane, Swinomish Indian Reservation, La Conner, Washington 98257, constituting less than one acre legally described as follows: Lot Number 21 located at the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Government Lot 6, Section 36, Township 34 North, Range 2 East, W.M., lying Westerly of Reservation Road, plan recorded September 20, 2007, with Skagit County auditor document number 200709200143.

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY, P.O. Box 817, La Conner,

Washington 98257, as lender, will on 1/26/2024 at 10:00 AM at OUTSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE SWINOMISH SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING, LOCATED AT 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 sell at public auction to

the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash or cashier’s checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the remaining leasehold interest, through May 28, 2048, in the following described real property, situated in the County of Skagit, State of Washington, to-wit: Tallawhalt Lot 21 located at 17175 Squi-Qui Lane, Swinomish Indian Reservation, La Conner, Washington 98257, constituting less than one acre legally described as follows: Lot Number 21 located at the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Government Lot 6, Section 36, Township 34 North, Range 2 East, W.M., lying Westerly of Reservation Road, plan recorded September 20, 2007, with Skagit County auditor document number 200709200143. Commonly known as: 17175 Squi-Qui Lane, La Conner, Washington 98257

II. An action was commenced by Lender of the Leasehold Mortgage in the Swinomish Tribal Court, Case No. CVFC2014-0044, to seek satisfaction of the obligation by reason of the Borrower’s default on the obligation secured by the Leasehold Mortgage. This action resulted in an order of the court to sell the leasehold mortgage through foreclosure auction.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND ANY OUTSTANDING FEES, COSTS, AND INTEREST WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON FAILURE TO PAY UNDER THE LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE

The total amount due is: $111,514.31

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The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Leasehold Mortgage is: The principal sum of $111,514.31 together with interest as provided in the Promissory Note from May 29, 2008, and such other costs and fees as are provided by code.

V. The above described leasehold to real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Leasehold Mortgage as provided by Swinomish Tribal Code. The described real property herein is held in Trust by the United States for the benefit of Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and fee simple title thereto is not up for sale. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrance on 1/26/2024.

VI. Contact was made by the Lender to the Borrower to arrange face-to-face meetings to discuss the default on September 18, 2014 in compliance with STC 13-03.090. A summons and complaint were served on Borrower on October 20, 2014. Borrower was served with notice of evidentiary hearing on June 1, 2023. Borrower was personally served with copies of the pleadings filed by the Lender on August 28, 2023. Proof of such service is in the possession of the Lender and the Swinomish Tribal Court.

VII. The lender whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through, or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described leasehold to the real property.

IX. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall receive a lease for the remaining term of the existing lease, through 2048, unless the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community consents to an assumption of the existing lease. Any purchaser other than the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community or a Swinomish tribal member must receive the written consent of lessor.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the foreclosure sale is entitled to possession of the property

on the day of the sale, as against the Grantor under the Leasehold Mortgage and anyone having an interest junior to the Leasehold Mortgage, including occupants who are not tenants. After the foreclosure sale, for which the Borrower and any occupants or tenants shall receive at least thirty (30) days’ notice of, the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not rightful tenants. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with Swinomish Tribal Code, Title 13, Chapter 2. Swinomish Housing Department Elizabeth Miller

For additional information or service, you may contact: Elizabeth Miller Swinomish Indian Tribal Community – Planning & Community Development 11367 Moorage Way La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 708-3139 9

ELDERS TRIP TO GORDON'S PUMPKIN PATCH

From left: Earl James, Carol Keel, Cindy Orock, Marsha Dimond, Mandy Buck, Tashina Villaluz, Nicole Lockrem

Nicole, Mandy, Tanisha

Being silly in the corn stalks!

Coach Theresa James Retires After 30 Years of Cheer Coaching OCTOBER 27, 2023 – After 30 years of cheer coaching, Theresa James attended one of her last football games as head coach. The La Conner School District recognized Theresa at the Senior Night football game and posted the following on their Facebook page: It is with deep appreciation and admiration that we acknowledge the retirement of Theresa James, our dedicated head cheer coach. After an astounding 30 years of unwavering commitment to our cheer program and school district, Theresa has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students and the entire community. Theresa’s contribution extends beyond the cheerleading team as she has played, and will continue to play, an active role in our district. As a senior advocate and advisor she embodies the values of engagement, connection, and achievement that our district stands for. Theresa has consistently shown a servant’s heart, not only for the kids but also for our district and the wider community. Theresa, our extraordinary senior coadvisor, plays an invaluable role in our district, particularly in organizing the annual senior trip to Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm, a cherished tradition for our graduating seniors. Theresa’s dedication goes far beyond the logistical details of planning this memorable journey. She also spearheads fundraising efforts to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to participate, emphasizing the inclusivity and equity that our district values. Theresa’s talents are as diverse as they are impressive. She is the gifted artist and baker, always willing to share her creativity skills with our community. Her passion and generosity shine through in all that she does. Her selfless dedication and passion have been instrumental in shaping the character and success of our students. Theresa’s positive attitude, tireless effort, and willingness to take on any task have made her an invaluable member of our team. She has not only been a cheer coach but also a cheer mom and a source of unwavering support for our students, day or night. Her commitment to shaping the character and success of our students is truly inspiring. The traditions and legacy that Theresa has created with the La Conner cheer program will undoubtedly continue to be upheld and cherished by our district. From the Cheer Lock-In to decorating the school entrance, she has left a lasting legacy.

Fall Cheer Squad

Present and Past Cheerleaders

Past and present cheerleaders from Coach James’ 30 years.

Theresa's Family James Family

ATTENTION: AFTER-HOURS HOUSING & UTILITY EMERGENCIES

Boat Trip BETWEEN TWO WORLDS

Right: Matt Stone and Aurora Cayou watch as Jesse Edwards and Tino Villaluz empty the pot full of Dungeness crab. Bottom: Sam Cayou and Isabelle James

Tino drops in a handful of crab to be cooked up for the students so they can take it home to share with their families.

Between Two Worlds class

(L-R) Devin Perry, Sam Cayou, Matt Stone, Tino Villaluz, Aurora Cayou, Morgan Brown, Vanessa Dallas, Isabelle James, and Ayona Cayou 14

KING TIDES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Have you heard of king tides and wondered what they are? Keep reading to learn what a king tide is, when to expect them, and what we can learn about sea level rise from them. King tides are the highest predicted tides of the year. Tides occur because of the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon, and king tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned in a way that causes the greatest gravitational pull on the Earth. When the sun and moon are aligned – so during a full or new moon phase – their combined gravity causes higher high tides and lower low tides (called spring tides). Additionally, the Earth’s orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle but an ellipse, which means the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies throughout the solar year. The Earth passes closest to the sun each January in an event called perihelion. In the weeks before and after the perihelion, any spring tides that occur are extra high; these are the tides called “king tides”. In the Salish Sea region king tides typically occur during winter. This winter, the highest tides are predicted from December 13-19, January 11-16, and February 9-13. The predicted tide heights on these dates are all above 12 feet, however the actual height of these tides will depend on many factors including the weather and wind.

Not to scale. Oceanservice.noaa.gov

Low pressure systems, which are characterized by cloudy and rainy conditions, can lead to higher than predicted tidal heights because there is less atmospheric pressure pushing on the water. Conversely, during high pressure systems, the atmosphere is pushing down on the water and the tidal height may be lower than predicted. Further, onshore winds can increase tidal heights by pushing the water onto the shore, which is also what happens during a storm surge. As the king tides are approaching keep an eye on the weather conditions and check the high tide times. Localized coastal flooding may occur if the conditions are right. For example, during the December 2022 tides there was flooding in downtown La Conner, along Highway 20, and down by the Trading Post. Never drive or walk into flooded areas. King tides are a way for us to see what areas will be most impacted by sea level rise. Most king tides are around 1-2 feet higher than “normal” spring tides, which is similar to the 1-2 feet of predicted sea level rise from current climate models. In the future monthly spring tides and their impacts may look much like what we see during today’s king tides. The Department of Environmental Protection documents the tide heights with photographs during these high tides. If you see any flooding during the king tides, feel free to send any photos to us at dep@ swinomish.nsn.us with the date, time, and location information so we can see what the tide height was.

TIDE TABLE: DECEMBER 2023

Snee-Oosh Point

1 Fri

2 Sat

Low 1:11 AM -1.4ft 2:39 PM 7.6ft

Low 1:52 AM -0.5ft 3:43 PM 7.3ft

Sunrise: 7:38 AM Sunset: 4:19 PM

Sunrise: 7:39 AM Sunset: 4:19 PM

7 Thurs

9 Sat

12:19 PM 10.7ft

High 12:54 AM 7.0ft 12:51 PM 10.6ft

8 Fri

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4 Mon

High 11:07 AM 10.9ft 9:34 PM 6.7ft

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2 oon: Dec.

5 Tues

High 11:45 AM 10.8ft 11:26 PM 6.5ft

High 10:24 AM 11.0ft 7:35 PM 7.3ft

6 Wed High

3 Sun

1 on: Dec.

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High 8:50 AM 11.5ft 6:04 PM 8.8ft

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.4 ter: Dec

High 2:06 AM 7.8ft 1:21 PM 10.6ft

High 9:38 AM 11.3ft 6:41 PM 8.1ft

High 3:05 AM 8.7ft 1:50 PM 10.5ft

Low 2:35 AM 0.4ft 4:46 PM 6.8ft

Low 3:21 AM 1.4ft 5:44 PM 6.0ft

Low 4:12 AM 2.4ft 6:34 PM 4.9ft

Low 5:08 AM 3.5ft 7:16 PM 3.7ft

Low 6:10 AM 4.4ft 7:54 PM 2.5ft

Low 7:14 AM 5.2ft 8:29 PM 1.2ft

Low 8:14 AM 5.9ft 9:03 PM 0.1ft

Sunrise: 7:41 AM Sunset: 4:18 PM

Sunrise: 7:42 AM Sunset: 4:18 PM

Sunrise: 7:43 AM Sunset: 4:18 PM

Sunrise: 7:44 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:45 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:46 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:47 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

10 Sun

11 Mon

12 Tues

13 Wed

14 Thurs

15 Fri

16 Sat

Low 9:08 AM 6.5ft 9:37 PM -1.0ft

Low 9:59 AM 6.9ft 10:11 PM -1.8ft

Low 10:49 AM 7.3ft 10:48 PM -2.5ft

Low 11:38 AM 7.6ft 11:27 PM -2.8ft

Low 12:28 PM 7.8ft

Low 12:09 AM -2.9ft 1:22 PM 7.7ft

Low 12:53 AM -2.5ft 2:22 PM 7.4ft

Sunrise: 7:48 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:49 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:50 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:51 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:52 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

Sunrise: 7:53 AM Sunset: 4:17 PM

17 Sun

18 Mon

19 Tues

20 Wed

21 Thurs

22 Fri

23 Sat

Low 1:39 AM -1.7ft 3:25 PM 6.7ft

Low 2:30 AM -0.5ft 4:28 PM 5.6ft

Low 3:25 AM 1.0ft 5:27 PM 4.2ft

Low 4:27 AM 2.6ft 6:23 PM 2.6ft

Low 5:36 AM 4.2ft 7:15 PM 1.0ft

Low 6:50 AM 5.6ft 8:03 PM -0.5ft

Low 8:01 AM 6.5ft 8:49 PM -1.6ft

Sunrise: 7:54 AM Sunset: 4:18 PM

Sunrise: 7:55 AM Sunset: 4:18 PM

Sunrise: 7:56 AM Sunset: 4:19 PM

Sunrise: 7:57 AM Sunset: 4:20 PM

24 Sun

25 Mon

26 Tues

27 Wed

28 Thurs

29 Fri

30 Sat

Low 9:04 AM 7.1ft 9:32 PM -2.3ft

Low 10:02 AM 7.4ft 10:14 PM -2.7ft

Low 10:54 AM 7.5ft 10:55 PM -2.7ft

Low 11:44 AM 7.5ft 11:35 PM -2.4ft

Low 12:32 PM 7.4ft

Low 12:13 AM -1.9ft 1:20 PM 7.3ft

Low 12:49 AM -1.3ft 2:09 PM 7.0ft

Sunrise: 7:58 AM Sunset: 4:21 PM

Sunrise: 7:58 AM Sunset: 4:22 PM

Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:23 PM

Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:24 PM

Sunrise: 7:59 AM Sunset: 4:25 PM

High 3:57 AM 9.7ft 2:18 PM 10.5ft

High 9:19 AM 12.2ft 7:15 PM 8.6ft

High 4:01 AM 10.5ft 2:08 PM 11.0ft

High 4:44 AM 10.6ft 2:47 PM 10.5ft

High 10:04 AM 12.0ft 8:47 PM 7.8ft

High 4:53 AM 11.2ft 2:48 PM 10.7ft

High 5:30 AM 11.3ft 3:17 PM 10.5ft

High 10:46 AM 11.9ft 10:36 PM 7.4ft

High 5:39 AM 11.6ft 3:28 PM 10.5ft

High 6:16 AM 11.9ft 3:52 PM 10.4ft

High 11:27 AM 11.7ft

High 6:21 AM 11.9ft 4:08 PM 10.1ft

High 7:01 AM 12.2ft 4:31 PM 10.3ft

High 12:17 AM 7.7ft 12:07 PM 11.5ft

High 7:01 AM 11.9ft 4:47 PM 9.7ft

High 7:47 AM 12.3ft 5:16 PM 10.0ft

High 1:47 AM 8.5ft 12:47 PM 11.3ft

High 7:40 AM 11.8ft 5:25 PM 9.3ft

High 8:33 AM 12.3ft 6:09 PM 9.4ft

High 3:00 AM 9.5ft 1:27 PM 11.2ft

High 8:17 AM 11.7ft 6:04 PM 8.7ft

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SALMON RECOVERY IS WORKING, BUT WE CAN’T STOP HERE ED JOHNSTONE, NWIFC CHAIRMAN

After decades of work and millions of dollars of restoration work, one of our region’s threatened salmon runs is showing encouraging signs of recovery – summer chum that return to the Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hood Canal summer chum are among several distinct salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest that have declined significantly as a result of degraded habitat conditions and ongoing effects of climate change. The lowest returns occurred in 1989 and 1990, when there were fewer than 1,000 summer chum returning to the Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca. But thanks to recovery work by treaty tribes and our partners in the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, we have seen an average return of more than 30,000 summer chum over the past 15 years. The work doesn’t stop here. Stewarding the salmon that sustain our way of life never ends. But the success of our restoration work is something to celebrate. No other Pacific salmon has come close to achieving this much progress toward recovery, largely because no matter how much we reduce harvest and no matter how many hatchery fish we release, it is nearly impossible to reverse human destruction of salmon habitat, especially in urban areas. Without quality spawning and rearing habitat, salmon populations can’t sustain themselves. Along the Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca, it has been a different story. The Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) is a council of governments that is made up of the Skokomish Indian Tribe, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason counties. HCCC works with many entities, including state and federal agencies, fish enhancement groups, land trusts and nongovernmental organizations. We have been steadily working together to rebuild summer chum runs by providing healthy habitat and removing some of the obstacles that keep fish from reaching the streams to spawn. These obstacles didn’t occur naturally. They are the result of people altering the landscape to accommodate their interests at the expense of the ecosystem. Tribes have been at the forefront of reversing this trend to benefit salmon recovery. The Skokomish Tribe spent decades restoring the Skokomish Estuary, returning 1,000 acres of farmland and connected habitat back into an estuary that had been used by the tribe before the 1900s. Starting in 2007, the tribe removed a mile-long dike parallel to Kwakwachalko (formerly known as Nalley Slough, named for the former property owner), to allow natural tidal flow into the estuary, recreating natural fish habitat adjacent to the Skokomish River. 18

Another example is the Jimmycomelately Creek restoration led by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Work began in 2002 with channel realignment and included replacing the Highway 101 bridge and diverting the existing creek flow to restore 25 acres of habitat at the mouth of the creek in Sequim Bay. Prior to this work, only seven adult summer chum returned to Jimmycomelately in 1999. While the work was being done, a state-led recovery program kept the population on life support, by collecting adult salmon to spawn and raising the eggs in hatchery facilities before release. Over the last 15 years, Jimmycomelately Creek has had an average annual return of nearly 3,000 summer chum. On the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, data from the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s 2014 intensive salmon habitat study supported the nonprofit North Olympic Salmon Coalition’s work to replace an inadequate culvert that blocked salmon access to 2,300 acres of nearshore habitat for more than 75 years. A new 450-foot-long bridge connects Kilisut Harbor to Oak Bay, creating a corridor for out-migrating juvenile salmon to reach the ocean. The North Olympic Salmon Coalition also restored the tidal connection to 22 acres of estuary and created 1.3 acres of new intertribal habitat in Discovery Bay in 2019 by removing railroad dikes and trestles, constructing new channels, and planting native vegetation. Each of these projects cost millions of dollars and required cooperation among dozens of agencies and organizations. They also took time, which is why hatchery programs are so essential to preserve threatened salmon runs until habitat can be restored. To build on this work and improve summer chum’s resilience, federal, state and local governments must make sure regulatory agencies support habitat recovery, rather than contribute to ongoing degradation. This is the commitment required from all of us to bring a salmon population back from the brink, and to continue to protect and restore them for the next seven generations. Being Frank is a column by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chairman, the column represents the natural resources management concerns of the treaty tribes in western Washington.

LA CONNER 2023 ROYALTY

Homecoming King & Queen: Victoria Morales (Queen) and Ivory Souryavong (King) Senior Class Representatives: Abigail Udlock and Brogan Masonholder Junior Class Representatives: Baylee Smith and Lily Dougliss Sophomore Class Representatives: Shaniquah Casey (not pictured) and Marlin Bralins Freshman Class Representatives: Iris Turner and Maxwell Page

STORIES OF THE ARCHIVE

10th Anniversary of the Swinomish Tribal Archive Building & the 150th Anniversary of the Removal of March Point from the Swinomish Reservation Boundary KRISTA HAMBURG, ARCHIVE AND RECORDS MANAGER

The dedication of the Swinomish Tribal Archive and Records building took place on September 9, 2013. This day was significant for the Swinomish Tribe because not only was this the first building to house the history and culture of the tribe, but it was the 140th anniversary of the Presidential Executive Order that attempted to remove March Point from the Swinomish Reservation, making 2023 the 150th anniversary. These two key events go hand-in-hand because the 2013 dedication poster for the Archive features a map of the original Reservation boundary, showing that March Point was included within the Reservation when it was established in 1855 as part of the Treaty of Point Elliott. The man on the poster is Charley Isee. Isee is one of the first tribal members to acknowledge the importance of keeping this map safe for the Swinomish people.

1836: Charley Isee is born 1855: Signing of the Point Elliott Treaty and creation of the Swinomish Reservation 1860: Charley Isee obtains Swinomish Reservation boundary map from a “white captain” 1873: President Ulysses Grant issues an Executive Order attempting to remove March Point from the Reservation

The archive is the dreams of our ancestors brought to life. Tandy Wilbur Sr., Laura Wilbur, Landy James, Morris Dan, and Bertha Dan are some tribal members who voiced the importance of preserving the tribe’s history and culture. Brian Cladoosby helped the wishes of our ancestors come true when the archive was first created in 2007, when the Swinomish Tribal Archive and Records Program was established. It was initially housed in the Tribal Administration Building and then moved to the Social Services Building in 2008 in the old daycare room. In 2013, the archive was relocated to a new archive and records building above the John K. Bob field. We have remained here ever since, and our building is almost filled to capacity thanks to countless donations and other items found within the tribe. Over the past ten years, the archive has continually added to the tribe’s permanent collection. The collection has a wide array of items, including photographs, historical documents, newspaper clippings, family trees, artifacts, baskets, war uniforms, and much more content. We look forward to adding to the tribe’s vast collection for another ten years! Below is a timeline to better understand these two events:

1905: Charley Isee passes away, leaving his wife Nancy Isee to safeguard the map 1914: Nancy Isee passes away and leaves the map with her son George Dan (Nancy and Charley did not have any biological children together) 1924: Charles Wilbur obtains the map from George Dan and brings it to testify in Washington, D.C., about the failures of the United States to uphold its treaty promises

1927: Charles Wilbur testifies in Duwamish et al. v. United States and shares the map of the original Swinomish Reservation boundary 2007: Swinomish Tribal Archive created 2013: The Swinomish Tribal Archive moves to its own building 2023: 10th anniversary of Archive Tribal Archive building

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Swinomish 1936 Model Village Homes KRISTA HAMBURG, ARCHIVE AND RECORDS MANAGER

Did you know In 1936, the National Housing Administration awarded the Swinomish Tribe a federal grant totaling $32,000 to build homes for the community. With this grant Swinomish built the first 18 homes on the reservation, known as the model village. In 2023, almost 90 years later, six of these homes have been demolished, leaving 12 standing.

Cladoosby’s model village home c. 1937 Photo Courtesy of NARA, Washington D.C.

ABOUT THE SWINOMISH TRIBAL ARCHIVE STAFF KRISTA HAMBURG, ARCHIVE AND RECORDS MANAGER

Hello Swinomish! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Krista Hamburg, and I am a Swinomish Tribal member. I am a descendant of the Joe and Edge families. I began working for the Archive Department in 2016 as an intern and was hired full-time as the archival assistant the following year. I started as the Tribe’s archive and records manager in December 2022. The primary focus of my role is to preserve the history and culture of the Swinomish Tribe. I was first introduced to the archive by Shelly Vendiola, when she brought our class from Northwest Indian College for a field trip in 2016. Before visiting, I didn’t know a facility like this existed in Swinomish, but I have been here ever since. I graduated with a bachelor's in Native Studies Leadership in 2018 and am currently studying for a Master of Library and Information Science degree at the University of Oklahoma. I look at my position in the Archive as a steward to my people; I would not be in this position if it were not for my community or the stories of our ancestors. I am proud to be Swinomish and honored to play a small part in preserving our history for future generations. The archive is always happy to have visitors; we welcome everyone with open arms! We also happily accept donations of items people wish to see preserved.

For inquiries about visiting or donating to the archive, please reach out to: Krista Hamburg | Archive & Records Manager khamburg@swinomish.nsn.us | 360‐466‐7382 The archive is on the gravel road above the John K. Bob field between the smokehouse and the canoe shed. 21

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Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of Swinomish’s Grants Department ELIJAH ADAMS, GRANTS DEPARTMENT

A New Dawn: From Legislation to Local Action, Swinomish Seizes the Day In an era when funding for essential services was scarce, Chairman Dewey Mitchell and the Swinomish Senate took transformative action. Capitalizing on the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 they passed Resolution 189 in 1966. This led to the creation of the community’s first five grant programs; specifically aimed at social, planning, and economic advancement, turning legislation into tangible progress for Swinomish. Some of these programs still serve the community to this day.

Early Triumphs: The Fish Marketing Grant of 1970 One of the community’s earliest grants was a $68,000 award in 1970 to reel in modern fish marketing techniques. Notably, $38,000 was cast to train around 50 families who earned their living smoking fish. Beyond enhancing business, this culturally relevant grant served as an educational net, offering community members the tools to enrich both their work and their lives.

The Self-Governance Shift: A New Era of Opportunity A pillar of the grants department today, Dianne Edwards began her work at Swinomish in 1978 and ventured into grants in the early ‘80s. She recalls a pivotal moment in 1993 when Chairman Bob Joe and the Swinomish Senate adopted self-governance, a bold step that empowered the tribe to administer its own programs. “With the finalizing of the Self-Governance Compact last year, the Tribe is taking yet another important step this January [1994] toward greater autonomy and self-determination by assuming management of many programs from the BIA, including social, leasing, and forestry programs. Assumption of these programs will give the Tribe better and more direct control of vital services and make it possible to better respond to the needs of Tribal members and the Community.” (Chairman Bobb Joe Sr., Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 1993 Annual Report). This transformative decision led to a sharp rise in opportunities, with the tribe overseeing 66 grants by 1997.

A New Chapter: The Birth of SITC Grants Department Before 2014, the task of writing and managing grants was dispersed among administrators in different departments. But 2014 marked a significant transformation with the official establishment of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Grants Department, initially housed within the Social Services Building. The department underwent further evolution, reorganizing under Finance in 2019 and additionally enriched by the integration of grant accountants in 2021.

Today and Beyond: Deeply Rooted in Community As of 2022 the Tribe manages over 100 grant awards and oversees around $25 million in grant funds annually, maintaining a close relationship with nearly all tribal departments. This isn’t just about securing funds or implementing projects; it’s a commitment to the wellbeing of the community. The department stands as a testament to the power of collective effort, continually evolving to meet the community’s needs better each day. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who have served the community before us through their impactful work in grants – your foundational efforts have been instrumental in shaping our present and future.

“With the finalizing of the Self-Governance Compact last year, the Tribe is taking yet another important step this January [1994] toward greater autonomy and selfdetermination by assuming management of many programs from the BIA, including social, leasing, and forestry programs. Assumption of these programs will give the Tribe better and more direct control of vital services and make it possible to better respond to the needs of Tribal members and the Community.” – Chairman Bobb Joe Sr., Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 1993 Annual Report

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1997 FISHERIES BUILDING ASSEMBLY

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Guess Who! Do you recognize any of the people in these photos? Take a guess and compare your answers to the ones at the bottom of page 34.

Stories of the Archive: Guess Who!

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We Are Hunters and Gatherers Word Search ATTRIBUTION: COOK AND SHAUN BEASLEY We AreANNA Hunters and Gatherers Words can be found in any direction (including backwards) and can overlap each other. Use the word bank below.

Word Bank 1. salal 5. shrimp 9. bow 13. madrone 17. ﬁreweed 21. dungeness 25. oceanspray

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4. deer 8. fern 12. cattail 16. blackberry 20. hemlock 24. duck 28. rosehips Dictionary.com

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Inlsee Visits the Didgwalic Wellness Center OCTOBER 25, 2023 – Governor Jay Inslee made a stop at didgʷálič Wellness Center during a visit to Skagit County. The Governor was greeted by members of the Swinomish Senate and Wellness Center staff. Chairman Steve Edwards gave a welcoming, followed by a tour of the treatment facility. The wellness center staff talked about the center’s operations, role in the community, and how its model could be replicated across the state. The wellness center has a proven track record of success with higher patient retention and fewer relapses than other treatment centers. Recently, didgʷálič received a $4.5 million grant from the Department of Commerce to buy an apartment building for transitional housing, which will accommodate 50 people enrolled in the treatment program.

Governor Inslee and his wife Trudi (left), talking with Cheryl Rasar, didgwalic community relations director and Beverly Keys, CEO.

Chairman Edwards closed by thanking the Governor for visiting, and acknowledged Representative Debra Lekanof’s presence and support. Governor Inslee responded, “This is an honor to be here. This has been a great model.” Group photos followed closing statements.

Governor Inslee and wife Trudi with Wellness Center staff

Governor Inslee and wife Trudi with gifts

Left to right: GOIA Craig Bill (Swinomish Tribal Member), State Representative Debra Lekanoff, Trudi Inslee, Governor Jay Inslee, Chairman Steve Edwards, Senator JJ Wilbur.

Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis Response In response to the opioid and fentanyl crisis, the didgʷálič Wellness Center is distributing naloxone, also known as Narcan. Naloxone is a nasal spray that can reverse an overdose and save a life. Everyone is encouraged to learn how to administer naloxone as well as have it available, or know where to find, it in an emergency.

How to Administer Naloxone Naloxone is a nasal spray that anyone can safely administer. You can watch this short video online to learn how: youtu.be/odlFtGNjmMQ If you encounter someone unconscious, first call 911. Second, administer naloxone. If there is no response after 2-3 minutes, give an additional dose. Repeat until help arrives. If the person you are assisting has no opioids in their system, the naloxone will have no effect and will not harm them.

Where to Get Help If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, help is available. Services at the didgʷálič Wellness Center are confidential and provided by professional healthcare practitioners. Call (360) 588-2800 to get started. didgʷálič sends a special “thanks” to everyone helping with this team effort. This includes didgʷálič Community Relations Director Cheryl Rasar; Swinomish General Manager Jennifer LaPointe; Swinomish Public Health Officer Sarah Wilborn; didgʷálič Elder Coach Patsy Solomon; didgʷálič Maintenance Technician Austin Edwards; didgʷálič SUDP Holle Edwards; didgʷálič Facilities Director Greg Douglas; didgʷálič Inventory Receiving Coordinator Alyssa McCormick; Transitional Housing Director Alette Ford; Case Manager Lorna Dan; and the staff at the Swinomish Medical Clinic and Police Department.

Where to Find Naloxone Kits on the Swinomish Reservation ‣ Social Services Building ‣ Swinomish Wellness (inside Social Services) ‣ Swinomish Medical Clinic ‣ didgʷálič Wellness Center Naloxone kits have also been distributed to Swinomish fishers; Village residents; Housing Authority; Police Department; Boys & Girls Club; Public Works; Human Resources; Dental Clinic; and area markets and gas stations. If didgʷálič staff members have not reached your home, boat, or office, please call Cheryl Rasar at (360) 588-2800 or email her at cheryl.rasar@didgwalic. com.

Emergency Boxes Coming Soon didgʷálič is working with the Swinomish Police Department and Public Health Officer to identify outdoor locations for naloxone emergency boxes. Each box will hold 8-9 naloxone kits along with instructions. A naloxone location map and usage instructions will be published here in the qyuuqs News once the boxes are in place.

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Swinomish Tribal Community takes lead in securing funding to combat violent crime and drug trafficking on five reservations Seattle – The Northwest Safe Trails Task Force, made up of the FBI and five western Washington tribes, will receive $888,748 from the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to enhance efforts to battle violent crime and drug crime in tribal communities, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The funding, delivered over five years, will pay for an additional federal prosecutor who can review and file cases in either tribal or federal court. “I congratulate the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community for their successful application for this grant funding. Working to make our tribal communities safer is a key priority for the Department of Justice,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Gorman. “Having an additional prosecutor working with the Swinomish, Tulalip, Lummi, Nooksack, and Upper Skagit Tribes will improve our ability to assist the tribes with the prosecutions they identify as key to community safety.” Swinomish Senator Brian Porter, as Chairman of the Swinomish Law and Order Committee, championed this grant application and sees this grant as key to improving safety within tribal communities. “Partnering with our federal and tribal law enforcement is essential to combating violent and drug related crimes on our tribal lands,” said Senator Porter. “The FBI Pacific Northwest Safe-Trails Task Force has been an ally to Swinomish and our neighboring tribes as we collaborate to prosecute large drug offenses that have a high community impact. The Safe Trails Special Assistant United States Attorney is a key component in our partnership as they will be able to work directly with our federal and tribal law enforcement to bring cases in federal court. We applaud the efforts and partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington,” said Senator Porter.

The FBI investigates major crimes such as homicide, sexual abuse, major drug trafficking, and felony assaults on tribal land. This will be the second term of a dedicated prosecutor for the Safe Trails Task Force. During the last two-year grant period there were more than eight different federal cases prosecuted involving armed drug dealing in and around tribal communities. “It takes resources to successfully perform our work.” said Richard A. Collodi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office. “Reducing and investigating violent crime on our state’s reservations is a goal for the FBI and our partners. Securing of this funding and enabling additional personnel to support investigations and prosecutions substantially advances that aim.” The Special Assistant United States Attorney who is hired to work with the Safe Trails Task Force will join three other tribal liaisons working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Washington. The current liaisons are Assistant United States Attorneys J. Tate London, Jocelyn M. Cooney, and Michael Harder.

“Partnering with our federal and tribal law enforcement is essential to combating violent and drug related crimes on our tribal lands,” said Senator Porter

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Our guidance will lead you through a typical interview process, including tips and tricks on how to impress your potential employer.

Creating Career Profile Our services will assist you in establishing an online presence that will enable potential employers to recognize your true potential.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Feb. 6 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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“We are passionate about helping Swinomish Community members achieve their full potential in the modern workforce by providing the tools, knowledge, and opportunities they need to excel. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration that encourages lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and career success.

CHILDCARE TRICK-OR-TREATING

James Washington Jr. as Dopey

Dalton Tracy and Johanna James

On to the next stop!

Patiently waiting for their turn for candy at the Dental Clinic

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Senior Center staff (as the Sanderson sisters) and elders as the ENTIRE cast of Hocus Pocus!

Jenieva and Martin with their kids Martin Jr., Jayden, Elainna, and Audrey

Lily, Cole, and their daughter Kamilah

Josephine Jimmy with her kids and grandkids

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Anna Young and Tami Wilbur handing out Halloween cookies

Dental staff showing off their well-coordinated costumes

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Raphael (Austin Damien Jr.) showing off his muscles

Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Month: Conner Breckenridge The Boys & Girls Club would like to congratulate Conner Breckenridge for being our November Youth of the Month! Conner is a freshman at La Conner High School. His favorite color is blue, and he loves homemade biscuits and gravy. Conner loves cheering for the Seahawks and going to Seattle Storm games. His favorite superhero is Spider Man. When Conner isn’t at the Boys & Girls Club you can find him at home gaming with his friends. Conner would like to go to UW after he graduates. Conner is our Youth of the Month for his kindness, his willingness to help out in all aspects of the club, and for being a fantastic role model.

Conner Breckenridge, Swinomish BGC Youth of the Month for November

Senior Center

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Stories of the Archive Guess Who! Answers: 1) Back row, left to right: Alfred Bailey, Brian Porter, David Williams—front row, left to right: Myrtle Rivas, Marlo Quintasket, April James, Della Manibusan. 2) Standing, left to right: Marge Emmons, Diane Vendiola, Ida Williams —sitting, left to right: Elmer Cline, Lizzie Sampson, Paul Knight, Helen Ross 3) Back row, left to right: UK, Glen Edwards Sr., Claude Wilbur Jr., Doug Wilbur, UK —front row, left to right: Reggie Edwards, Vince Wilbur, Rick Williams, Greg Edwards Sr., Mark Joe Sr. 34

FREE WILL DRAFTING FOR ALL SWINOMISH TRIBAL MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES This is a free service arranged by Swinomish Indian Senate

Contact for appointments: katejoneslaw@gmail.com (206) 370-1034 lawofficesofkatejones.com

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Last Will and Testament:  A document to specify who you want to inherit your property (includes trust and fee land); provide for non-tribal spouses and minor children  Healthcare Directive: A document to specify your wishes regarding end-of-life care and life support

Durable Power of Attorney: A document to specify a person you would trust to make your financial and healthcare decisions in the event you are disabled Burial Directive: A document to specify your wishes for your funeral or services, and burial or disposition 35

Swinomish Legal Clinics Any Swinomish tribal community member can meet with FREE attorneys and law students about any civil legal issue.

3rd Friday of the Month from 11am - 3pm

Every Thursday from 9am - 4pm

Swinomish Social Services Building 17337 Reservation Rd, La Conner, WA 98257

Legal Topics Covered During This Clinic Housing Landlord/Tenant Mobile Homes Family Dissolutions Parenting Plans Child Support Guardianship

Health & Financial Security Forfeitures Powers of Attorney Indian Wills Healthcare Directives Civil (Non-Criminal) Debt Collection Issues Post Conviction Support Vacating Convictions Waiving/Reducing LFOs

This project is funded by the Legal Foundation of Washington. Learn more on our website

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB OPENINGS

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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/

Port Authority: Harbormaster Swinomish Dental: Dental Assistant Finance: Senior Accountant Office of Tribal Attorney: Staff Attorney, Natural Resources and Code Drafting IT: Security & Low Voltage Technician Education: Susan Wilbur Early Education Center (SWEEC) Classroom Aide Housing Authority: Seasonal Maintenance Laborer Tribal Court: Bailiff Enrollment: Enrollment Assistant Land Management: Land Manager Education: Susan Wilbur Early Education Center (SWEEC) Teacher Assistant Medical: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Planning: Permit Tech (Part Time) Police Officer Certified Medical Assistant

Full descriptions of the job announcements listed above are available on the Swinomish website: swinomish-nsn.gov/resources/human-resources HOW TO APPLY TO THE SWINOMISH TRIBE: 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

The didgwalic Wellness Center is an integrated clinic serving clients with substance use disorder and related conditions. Employment is managed by the didgwalic Human Resources Department. Please contact HR at (360) 288-5800 or email hr@didgwalic.com with your inquiries.

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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