07 qyuuqs July FINAL.pub - Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

qyuuqs 

(Kee Yoks) 

swədəbš qyuuqs 

July 2012 

Volume 46 Issue 7 

Moon of the Blackberry 

pedGedbix (puds-gwud-BEE-hw) 

2012 Crabbing Opening!



An official 

publication 

of swədəbš 

Swinomish Indian 

Tribal Community 

Officers: 

Brian Cladoosby, Chairman 

Barbara James, Vice Chair 

Sophie Bailey, Secretary 

Steve Edwards, Treasurer 

Tuk Tuk Luus (Allan Olson), 

General Manager 

Senators: 

Sapelia 

(Sophie Bailey) 

Pay a huxton 

(Chester Cayou, Jr.) 

Spee-pots 

(Brian Cladoosby) 

Cha-das-cud II 

(Glen Edwards) 

Steve Edwards 

Taləq talə II 

(Barbara James) 

SM OK O LO 

(Leon John) 

Wa lee hub 

(Kevin Paul) 

Ya-qua-leouse 

(Brian Porter) 

Brian Wilbur 

Wolfe 

(Tandy Wilbur) 

Youth powered since 2012! 

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Advisory Committee 

Allan Olson 

John Stephens 

Tracy James 

Kevin Paul 

Michael Vendiola 

Editor 

mvendiola@swinomish.nsn.us 

Caroline Edwards 

Assistant Editor 

cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us 

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available on the Swinomish website: 

www.swinomish.org 

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Indian Tribal Community website. 

“Swinomish qyuuqs 

(Kee Yoks) News” 

Cover: “2012 Crabbing Opening” 

*Photo courtesy of Robin Carneen-Edwards 

CONTENTS: 

Page 2 sali (sah lee) 

Announcements 37 

Being Frank 16 

Birthdays—July 36 

Chairman’s Message 3 

Children’s Alliance Award 8 

Community Arts 20-21 

Education 18-19 

Estate Planning 9 

Feature: “Little Salmon” 7 

Free Ads 39 

From The Editor 5 

Legal/Tribal Codes 4 

Lushootseed 24 

Native Plant of the Month 35 

Senior Luncheon 11-12 

Senior Lunch Menu 23 

Swin. Housing/Utilities News 31 

Swinomish Fun Run 10 

Swinomish Elder speaks 30 

Water Resources Program 34-35 

Wellness Program 32 

Youth Center News 17 

qyuuqs Mission 

The mission of the qyuuqs newspaper is to 

provide monthly communication to swədəbš, 

the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, near 

and far. We are committed to serving as an 

apolitical forum for SITC governing officials 

and all community members. The newspaper 

is not intended to reflect the official position of 

the governing body of the Swinomish Indian 

Tribal Community, but rather reflects the 

ideas, events, and thoughts of individual community 

members and tribal staff. As such, the 

Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the 

accuracy or content of any of the articles contained 

therein.


Chairman’s Message: 

Page 3 Aix (Aee hw) 

Spee-pots 

(Brian Cladoosby) 

The month of July 

has been filled with 

monumental events 

in the Salish Sea 

Region! 

July is here and we 

are excited to have 

some great days 

harvesting salmon, 

crab, and shellfish! 

We celebrate the return of the mighty sockeye on 

the Skagit River, and as you all know me, I am 

happy to be on the river doing what my fathers 

before me practiced their entire life. 

We are excited to travel with our family and 

friends together on the shores of Squaxin! 

I wanted to send a special round of applause to 

those who planned our Elder’s Luncheon. We 

welcomed many of our elders from around the 

Coast Salish Nation to attend a superb luncheon 

at the new Swinomish Lodge. It was a day of fun 

and laughter, and I hear there was even a little 

performance by Senator Leon John as he shared 

his traditional dance moves with the crowd. It was 

a nice time to welcome Michael Vendiola, into the 

fold of the community and to have him step into a 

leadership role as he mc’d the day’s events. 

“We celebrate the return of the mighty sockeye on the Skagit River, 

and as you all know me, I am happy to be on the river doing what 

my fathers before me practiced their entire life.” 

Let me start by honor the blessing of the Youth 

Canoe, and thank all of those who attended and 

shared their prayers as we gear up for the 2012 

Tribal Journeys. As many of you know, thousands 

of our Coast Salish brothers and sisters traveled 

to the shores of Squaxin Island for the 2012 Tribal 

Journey. There were 80 canoes that paddled from 

our tribal communities along the Salish Sea to 

Swinomish last year, and we look forward to seeing 

our families and friends again. Canoes came 

from as far north as the Powell River in Homalco 

Nation, as east as Sto:lo Nation in the Fraser 

River and as far south as the Nisqually River. The 

two week paddle will take us through our marine 

highway system that was created and used by our 

elders to travel from community to community. 

In July we celebrate the two year anniversary of 

celebrating the return of Kukutali Island to the 

Swinomish Community. Swinomish Indian Tribal 

Community and Washington State Parks Commission 

are the co owners and managers of Kukutali 

Island, thus making it the first tribal state 

owned park in the United States. Our Senators 

are so excited to be able to bring this special 

place back to our community where many of our 

elder’s once gathered and to provide an opportunity 

for our youth to build their own memories of a 

special time and place in their life time. 

I am so happy to fishing on the Skagit for the next 

few weeks, it has been a blessing to be part of 

this community and the Coast Salish family who 

lives within this beautiful place we all call home 

along the Salish 

Sea shores. 

God bless you 

all and have a 

great Summer!


RECENT TRIBAL CODE AMENDMENTS 

Page 4 buus 

The Senate has recently made several important changes to existing codes and enacted several new codes. 

STC 13-05 – Leasing of Tribal Lands 

Federal law was recently changed to allow the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community to approve most leases of Swinomish 

Tribal lands without approval by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This change will provide the Tribe greater authority and flexibility in 

leasing Tribal lands. The new Swinomish Tribal Lands leasing code sets out provisions that are required or prohibited in leases, and also 

spells out the procedure for Senate approval of leases. 

STC 15-01 – Child Day-Care Center Licensing and Standards 

The Child Day-Care Center Licensing and Standards Code was amended to be consistent with the United States Department of 

Health & Human Services' Minimum Standards for Tribal Child Care, which were issued after Title 15 Chapter 1 was enacted. In addition, 

the Code was revised to allow greater flexibility in culturally- and educationally-appropriate administration of child care programs. 

Finally, the Code was revised to reflect the "waddlers" age group of children, an age category (age 12 - 18 months) that was not used at 

the time the Code was adopted. 

STC 17-04 Tobacco Taxes 

STC 17-09 Liquor Taxes 

In response to the recent changes in state liquor laws, the Tribe has enacted a tribal spirits tax and a spirits liter tax. The amount 

of the two tribal taxes is equivalent to that of the state taxes with the result that there will be no disparity in taxes between the two jurisdictions. 

Price differences will be the result of differences in marketing strategies alone. The Tribe also has eliminated an exemption for 

tribal members from the tribal sales tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. 

STC 23-01 – Tribal Tidelands 

The purpose of the ordinance is to preserve, restore, enhance, and protect Tribal tidelands. The ordinance provides an orderly 

process by which the Tribe authorizes certain uses of Tribal tidelands. A tidelands lease is now required to place or maintain a structure 

or fill on Tribal tidelands or to use Tribal tidelands for aquaculture, commercial, or industrial purposes. A tidelands license is required to 

recreate on Tribal tidelands in closed Zones (see online Tribal Tideland Zones map) and to participate in certain other activities on Tribal 

tidelands. Treaty fishing and recreation in open Tribal tideland zones is allowed without a lease or license. 

The amended code is available for review on our website at http://www.swinomish-nsn.gov. Paper copies are available for review 

at the Swinomish library, the Tribal Clerk's office, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, the Senate’s Executive Assistant, Social Services 

and Planning. 

Seattle U intern to assist Swinomish with estate planning 

Seattle University law student Crystal Lloyd will be completing her internship at Swinomish 

this summer. Her internship will focus on Indian estate planning. She has an interest on how 

federal, state, and tribal laws intersect with one another sometimes causing confusing and 

conflicting laws. 

Crystal is available to any tribal member for assistance in estate planning, setting up a will, 

drafting papers to prevent further fractionation (separation) of trust land, health care directives 

and other services. Please stop by the Social Services building Monday, Tuesday, and 

Thursday from 9:30 to 5:00 to visit with Crystal until July 24. If you’d like to email her you 

can email her at: swinomishindianwills@gmail.com 

*Please see ad on page 9 for more information 

qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) corrections: 

• Photos from the La Conner Science Fair on page 11 were not properly credited to Tracy James. 

Thank you for the photos, Tracy! 

• Photos from the Swinomish Domestic Violence Awareness Dinner & Fair were not properly credited 

to Robin Carneen-Edwards. Thank you for the photos, Robin! 

• The ad for the Wellness Program was supposed to read, “The Wellness Program is offering Responsible 

Gaming Education & Problem Gambling Counseling.” Our apologies for the editing error.


Page 5 celac (tsuh lahts) 

Valerie Margaret Jefferson 

September 26, 1951– June 12, 2012 

Valerie M. Jefferson, age 60, of Lummi Nation, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Valerie was born on 

September 26, 1951, in Bellingham, Washington to Bartholomew and Violet (Wilson) Jefferson. She graduated 

from Northwest Indian College with an A. A. S Degree. 

Valerie enjoyed arts and crafts such as, beading, driftwood creations, and basket collecting. She also enjoyed 

canoe pulling, walking on the beach, hunting for mushrooms, wading for crabs, loved and lived on the phone, 

watching all her favorite shows such as, the judge shows, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy, rummaging, going 

out to eat, and visiting. Valerie was most passionate and prided herself in her grandchildren, family, and 

friends. 

She is survived by her significant other, Kevin S. O’leary; daughters, Natalie M. Williams, and Marcia D. 

Julius; son, Walter J. O’leary; brothers, Larry J. Adams, Perry Adams, George O. Adams, Ron L. Adams, Allen 

G. Jefferson, Boyd M. Jefferson, Garnet J. Adams, Gordon O. Adams, and Joseph A. Adams; sisters, 

Veda A. Jefferson, Velda R. Jefferson, Vera E. Adams, and Jessie L. Deardorff; and numerous other relatives. 

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard L. Williams, Jr., brother, Bartholomew H. Jefferson, 

Jr.; and sisters, Mar Lila Adams and Charlotte A. Adams. 

A prayer service was held on Sunday June 17, 2012 at the Wexlium Community Building, Bellingham, WA. 

Funeral service was held on Monday 18, 2012 at the Wexlium Community Building, Bellingham, WA. 

Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory. 

Obituary sited from the Moles Family Homes & Crematory website. 

From the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) Editor: Michael M. Vendiola 

Thank you for taking the time to 

pick up this issue of the qyuuqs 

(Kee Yoks)! The end of spring 

and beginning of summer is such 

a busy time here at Swinomish 

and in many places in the Native 

communities. We have tried our 

best to capture most of the wonderful 

events happening within 

the community. We are very 

pleased with those who have contributed 

to this issue and in issues 

past. Something that I certainly 

appreciate when working on the 

qyuuqs is witnessing when our 

community works hard and works 

together! 

In this issue we feature moments 

from the Seniors Luncheon, the 

Crabbing season opening, the 

youth canoe blessing, the awarding 

of Swinomish programs and 

recognition of staff and community 

members. All of these events 

enjoy the efforts of our community 

working hard and working 

together. This was certainly a 

pleasure to observe, participate in, 

and document its occurrence. 

We hope you enjoy this issue, as 

it was a collaborative effort on the 

part of Caroline and myself to put 

together! We always welcome 

feedback and new ideas to make 

this publication better. 

Please feel free to contact me at: 

mvendiola@swinomish.nsn.gov 

or 360.466.7258 

Please find us on the web at: 

• http://www.swinomishnsn.gov/news.aspx 

• Facebook: ‘Swinomish 

qyuuqs News’ 

• Twitter: ‘KeeYoksNews’ 

Again, thanks for picking this up! 

Don’t forget to practice your 

Lushootseed language on page 

24!


Page 6 yelac (yuh-lahts) 

Back to School Gift Cards will be distributed 

to our enrolled Swinomish Birth-12th 

grade students on- 

When: August 8th 2012 at 10:00am 

Where: Social Services Bldg. 

High School Students, 9th-12th grade who do not attend La Conner 

Schools will need to fax, mail, or personally deliver documentation 

to the Education Department staff verifying that they were 

in attendance (copy of grades, email or fax from school official 

documenting they were attending school, etc.) on or before August 

8th, in order to receive their gift card. 

In case you are wondering why we are requesting high school 

documentation, it is because we want the gift cards to benefit the 

students who are still attending school and not to the ones who 

have chosen to leave school. 

School Supplies will also be distributed that day to all Native 

Community Members attending La Conner Schools. 

If you have any questions feel free to call Tracy James at (360) 

540-2702 or Candace Casey at (360)466-7345. Education Department 

Fax# (360)466-7350 and mailing address is Swinomish 

Education Department, 17337 Reservation Rd, La Conner WA, 

98257 

Swinomish Child Care Program 

Summer Session begins June 18, 2012 

Please check in by phone or in person at the Center if you have 

been on the waiting list and are in need of child care services. Reminder: 

application to Working Connections Child Care (DSHS) is 

the first step in the process of registration (800-501-2233.) 

The Child Care Center will be CLOSED the week of August 20 th . 

This time will be used for required annual trainings and the set up 

of rooms for fall school year. 

Questions 466-7329 or 466-7276


qyuuqs feature: mimaad suladx blessing 

Page 7 CuIs (tsookws) 

Witnesses-Mike Edwards, Senator Brian Wilbur, Joseph Finkbonner and Neah Martin. 

The Newest Swinomish Family Canoe 

“Little Salmon” will be paddled by Swinomish Youth. 

Swinomish Canoe Family. 

Prayer Warriors Joe McCoy and Doug York. 

Swinomish Youth Blessing the “Little Salmon” Canoe. 

Other Community Members Witnessing a Piece of Swinomish History. 

Visitors from Muckleshoot Sharing a Song. 

David Williams, Eric Day and 

Marty Cladoosby. 

Cultural Events Director Aurelia 

Washington with Senator Brian Porter.


Swinomish receives Children’s Alliance Award 

Page 8 teqaVi (tuh qah chee) 

At their Voices for Children Awards Luncheon, Children’s 

Alliance recognized leaders of the Swinomish 

Indian Tribal Community for their enduring advocacy 

to improve access to quality oral health care in Washington 

state. From left to right: Swinomish Senator 

Leon John, Swinomish Programs Administrator John 

Stephens, Swinomish Vice Chair Barbara James, , 

and Dr. Ray Dailey, DDS, provider at the Swinomish/ 

Upper Skagit Dental Clinic in La Conner. 

Paola Maranan, Children’s Alliance’s Executive Director, 

delivers the advocacy award, while Swinomish Vice Chair 

Barbara James (middle) and Swinomish Programs Administrator 

John Stephens prepare for their receiving remarks. 

Paola Maranan, Children’s Alliance’s Executive Director (left), stands with 

awardees Swinomish Programs Administrator John Stephens (middle) and Swinomish 

Vice Chair Barbara James (right) after receiving the award. 

Lummi, Tulalip hosts Journey to Wellness to assist in community healing 

On May 28 Senator 

Steve Edwards 

represented Swinomish 

during the 

Lummi and Tulalip 

hosted Journey 

to Wellness at 

Wex li em Building 

at the Lummi 

Nation. The gathering 

of tribal 

leaders and community 

members 

sought out to heal 

tribal communities.


Page 9 Hel (xwuhl)


Page 10 ulub (oo-loob) 

The 3rd Annual Kids Fun 

Run was held on Thursday 

June 21, 2012 around 

noon. The run started in 

front of the Fitness Center, 

went up Snee-oosh 

Rd., left on Squi-qui Ln. 

heading up to Talla-whalt 

Way and then back down 

to the Fitness Center. 

Roughly a 1.7 mile run/ 

walk. There was a raffle 

for gift cards and tetherball 

systems. The tetherball 

system winners and 

Fun Run Participants 

were-Hayden John, Jacob 

Jarnegan and Kennedy 

Miller. 

Hayden John 

Jacob Jarnegan 

Kennedy Miller 

Asiah Gonzalez 

& 

Kiana Williams 

Kalikiano Adams, Demonte Wolf-John, CJ Sehlin, Kennedy Miller, and Lily 

Gonzalez 

Sherwin Bitsui 

Flood 

Song– A 

book of 

Poems 

written by 

Sherwin 

Bitsui 

Sherwin Bitsui, a 

Navajo Poet, currently 

lives in Tucson, Arizona. 

He was visiting 

La Conner for the 

Skagit Valley Poetry 

Festival. He came to the 

NWIC Swinomish Site 

to share his poems with 

NWIC students and had 

the students participate 

in small poetry exercise. 

The students were 

provided with his book 

Flood Song. 

NWIC students doing a poetry exercise with Sherwin Bitsui.


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Annual Swinomish Senior Luncheon on the 4th of June 2012 

This year's event was held at the new Swinomish Lodge-Wa Walton Convention Center. Vistors from 47 tribes 

to bring in the Native American Colors. The Grand Entry was led by Lummi tribal member Jack Cagey with flags 

vided an invocation to start the festivities. The Swinomish Canoe Family entertained the crowd. 

Thank you to special M.C. by Michael Vendiola. Thank you's go out to the Swinomish Tribe, Swinomish Casino 

nomish Seniors, Veterans Committee, Seniors Committee: Ivan Willup Sr. Coordinator, Jennie Nguyen, Mary 

reda Bailey, Trudy Davidson Colleen Williams Regena Bob, and Shirley Hart. 

Thank you very much to all participated to make this event happen! 

La-hail-by 

(Ivan Willup Sr.) 

Seniors Coordinator


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with estimates of 380 attendees filled the conference room! 50 military veterans answered the roll call and helped 

and veterans following. An honor song was presented by Senator Wa lee hub (Kevin Paul) and Joe McCoy prostaff, 

Social Services, Fisheries, Northern Lights Chevron, Swinomish Housing, Swinomish Tribal staff, Swi- 

Ellen Cayou, Carol Davis, Edith Bobb, Rose M. Williams, Diane Vendiola, Lori Cayou, Shirley Cassimere, Al-


Mrs. V’s 2 cents! 

“I Remember My Dad and My Mama Too.” 

By Diane I. Vendiola 

Page 14 

Yesterday was Father’s Day. I was 

thinking of my Dad, Gurio Laruso 

Villaluz (1903-1959). He is buried in 

Holy Rood Catholic Cemetery in 

Seattle. In the 1930’s he left the 

Philippines to come to America 

seeking a better life. I remembered 

the things that my father taught 

me that he said were important. I 

especially remember that he 

would tell my brother (the late 

George Villaluz, Jr), and I to stand 

up and sing for the friends of him 

and my mother, Delia Hillaire 

Villaluz (1918- 

1952). Both my 

mother and 

father told my 

brother and 

me that to sing 

was a holy gift 

from God and 

we needed to 

share our gifts 

when we were 

asked. My Dad taught me, also, 

“Utang na loob” which means that 

we are obligated to be grateful for 

what we are fortunate to have 

been given. That is almost the 

same as, “Every night and every 

morning, you get down on your 

knees and you give thanks to God 

for your life and what you have.” 

That’s what my mother and her 

Dad (Edward Frank Hillaire (1881- 

1958) would tell me all summer 

long, when we were all together. 

My father changed his name from 

Gurio, the Filipino name to the 

American version, George, when I 

was born. I know this because 

“George” is the name he put on 

my birth certificate. But all his 

friends called him Gurio, not 

George. 

I believe he may have 

“Americanized” (Americanize: to 

cause to acquire or conform to 

American characteristics….to acquire 

or conform to American 

traits). My Dad Americanized his 

name at the time of my birth because 

in the last part of the 1930’s, 

in Seattle; Filipino workers saw that 

there was a dual labor system. Filipinos 

were hired only for the least 

desirable jobs. Treated as the inferior, 

they faced discrimination and 

difficulties in trying to get work. Filipino 

men would come together in 

the pool halls, dance halls, bath 

houses and at their own dinners 

and parties. At these venues, they 

“My mother told me that she had two choices when 

she turned 15: To marry an old widow man or get 

sent away to boarding school where she would be 

trained as a maid and then sent to work in a White 

home near Chemawa Indian School.” 

began to talk about organizing together 

as workers and demanding 

an end to the dual labor system of 

employment. They would converse 

within these social settings and in 

their discussions; the subject was 

about wanting to be treated better 

by their employers. 

In the year I was born, 1937, a democratic 

election was held and 

Irineo R. Cabatit was elected president 

of the Cannery Workers’ and 

Farm Laborers’ Union Local 18257, 

which was the first of its kind in the 

United States. Three years later, on 

April 30, 1940, Pio de Cano, the father 

of one of my classmates won 

a landmark court case enabling 

Filipinos to purchase land. He contested 

the application of the 1921 

Alien Land Law to Filipinos. The law 

prohibited non-citizens from owning 

land. He was the first Filipino to 

buy a home in Seattle! 

My mother told me that she had 

two choices when 

she turned 15: To 

marry an old 

widow man or get 

sent away to boarding school 

where she would be trained as a 

maid and then sent to work in a 

White home near Chemawa Indian 

School. Racial guidelines regarding 

Native Americans were: White 

at the top, African-Americans at 

the bottom, and Native Americans 

occupying a hazy area in the middle. 

Anyone listed as "Indian" on 

the 1930 census 

was also 

required to list 

tribal affiliation. 

(Genealogy 

Notes: The 1930 

Census in Perspective- 

By 

David 

Hendricks and 

Amy Patterson) 

Failed efforts to absorb Tribes into 

the culture and mores of the non- 

Tribal population lead to termination 

efforts. 

Near the end of World War II, Congress 

began to withdraw Federal 

support and to give up responsibility 

for American Indian affairs. Early 

assimilationists, a person who advocates 

a policy of assimilating differing 

racial or cultural groups, had 

envisioned a time when tribes and 

reservations would vanish as Native 

Americans became integrated into 

U.S. society. 

*Continued on page 28 

Diane I. Vendiola, Swinomish tribal elder, is a regular 

contributor to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks), continues to 

serve the tribe in her retirement, and is a loving grandmother.


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2012 Crabbing season opener! 

Alexis Bobb & Kanesha Casey working hard and exercising their treaty 

rights!—Photos: Sandy Bobb 

Robert Johnston getting crabby! Photos: Jeff Edwards 

Bottom four photos: Robin 

Carneen-Edwards


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Being Frank 

Treaty rights are civil rights 

June 4, 2012 

By Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman NWIFC 

The tribes’ fight to preserve and protect the salmon and 

our treaty fishing rights has mirrored the civil rights struggle 

in the United States. That’s because treaty rights are 

civil rights, just like your right to vote, and they are protected 

under the U.S. Constitution. 

When we were fighting for our treaty rights in the 1960s, 

we marched with Dr. 

Martin Luther King. 

Returning home, we 

continued the struggle 

by protesting, getting 

arrested, getting out of 

jail and starting over 

again. 

On Sept. 9, 1970 we 

had a fish camp under the Puyallup River Bridge near Tacoma. 

The state of Washington came down on us that day, 

just like they had done many times before, to stop us from 

exercising our treaty right to fish. 

salmon recovery in western Washington. We took this 

strong step because we are losing the fight for the salmon. 

The federal government has both the obligation and authority 

to recover salmon and protect our treaty rights. We 

want the government to align its agencies and programs to 

lead a more coordinated effort and get us back on the path 

to recovery. 

“When we were fighting for our treaty rights 

in the 1960s, we marched with Dr. Martin 

Luther King. Returning home, we continued 

the struggle by protesting, getting arrested, 

getting out of jail and starting over again.” 

We are encouraged by 

the early response from 

the federal government. 

We all agree about the 

need to strengthen the 

tribal and federal relationship 

to address obstacles 

to salmon recovery. 

We’ve already 

developed recovery plans and identified habitat barriers in 

most watersheds. Now we need a commitment from the 

federal government to coordinate the effort to tackle the 

most pressing obstacles in each watershed. 

They gassed us Indians and threw us all in jail. 

But someone else got gassed that day, too. His name was 

Stan Pitkin, the U.S. Attorney for western Washington. 

He was part of the crowd that gathered that day to watch 

the event unfold. Troubled by what he witnessed, Pitkin 

quickly took the first steps to file the U.S. v. Washington 

court case that would lead to the 1974 Boldt decision. 

In the end, that effort can only be as effective as the decisions 

we make and the actions we take. We sure don’t 

need more talk. We don’t need more process. We need 

action. 

With the support of the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s 

office, we were successful in defending our 

treaty-reserved fishing rights. Under the Boldt decision 

we were affirmed as co-managers of the salmon resource 

with the state of Washington. We are responsible for managing 

half of the salmon returning to western Washington 

every year. 

But since the Boldt decision we have seen a steady decline 

of the salmon resource. After a long, difficult battle, 

we are seeing our hard-won treaty rights slip away because 

salmon and their habitat are being lost faster than 

they can be restored and the state refuses to enforce its 

own laws to protect the resource. 

We may once again need the help of the Justice Department 

to protect our treaty rights. 

Last summer we launched our Treaty Rights at Risk initiative 

to call on the federal government to take charge of 

*L-R: Editor Michael M. Vendiola, Hank Adams, Jack Cagey, Billy Frank Jr. 

*Editor’s Note: On Friday, June 15, 2012, Billy Frank Jr., along 

with Hank Adams and Clarence “Jack” Cagey, was awarded an 

honorary degree from Northwest Indian College during the college’s 

commencement ceremonies. The degree was bestowed after 

graduates, faculty, staff, and audience heard testimony of Frank’s 

many years of commitment and service to Native communities.

swədəbš qyuuqs Page 17 

From the Tribal Archive: 

A 100 Years Ago: July 4, 1912 

-Theresa L. Trebon, Tribal Archivist 

It is a sure bet that July 4, 1912, found the Swinomish Reservation mostly empty as its people headed west. Their destination 

Anacortes’s grand July 4 th extravaganza, toted to be the “finest galaxy of entertainment . . . ever seen in the history of 

Anacortes.” The six day event featured non-stop events from dawn till night: a grand parade, plenty of food, fireworks, music, 

dancing, baseball, footraces, and visits from naval vessels such as the battleship Pennsylvania and revenue 

cutter Ar- 

cata. But those vessels weren’t the main attraction in the waters off Anacortes: the 

Indian canoe races were. Thousands crowded the shores on Guemes Channel to 

watch pullers from Swinomish compete in the Telegraph against crews 

from Neah Bay, British Columbia, and Lummi. Who won That question 

is still 

being researched and will hopefully find its way into the 

August issue 

of the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks). 

The Telegraph leads in 

this race on Guemes 

Channel 

c. 1912 

Swinomish Tribal 

Archive


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Swinomish youth center 

July 2012 

Vince Cayou, Sr. receives Joe Dunn 

Inspirational Sobriety 

Recognition Honoree 

Aunt Susie Billy 

Memorial 

Sobriety Recognition award. 

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Education: 

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Brian Cladoosby awarding the Swinomish Scholarship to 2012 La 

Conner Graduates: Madeline Cayou, Michael Wilbur, Landy 

James, and Martin Sampson. 

La Conner High School Class of 2012 

Sydney James 

Asiah Gonzalez 

Colin Lapointe Danika McCoy Joseph Quintasket Isaias Guzman Alex Cayou, and Jarette Cayou 

Not Pictured Here: Logan James, Natisha Kinsman, and Kendall Edwards.


Page 20 

swedebS ~ Community Arts 

Photo courtesy of Michael M. Vendiola 

Life’s variance. 

May flies 24 hours 

Cicadas cycle 15 years 

Humans… Some think 

Forever. 

~Paul Hillaire Villaluz 

Peaceful Heron-Caroline Edwards 

Collecting Cedar—Robert Eagle Bear 

Resting Bird-Caroline Edwards


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swedebS ~ Community Arts 

“Swinomish singers”—Michael M. Vendiola 

Deadman’s Island-Caroline Edwards 

Journey 

Open your hearts and minds to our Father Creator. 

Cleanse your body and soul with the beauty of our Mother 

Earth. 

Together they will guide and protect you. Providing you with 

the courage and strength needed to succeed in experiencing 

a safe, loving, joyful and educational Journey. 

~Thelkomot #2. JHJ. 2012


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Wilbur family and friends honor Kats-but-soot, Swinomish veteran, fisherman, 

cancer survivor on 85th birthday 

Photo by CaneteCo.com 

Kats-but-soot addressing family & guests 

who were present. 

Kats-but-soot, aka Claude 

Wilbur Sr. turned 85 years 

young on 

June 1 , 2012 

and a birthday 

celebration 

was held 

in his honor 

by his family 

at the Swinomish 

Lodge. Approximately 

75-80 well 

wishers turned out to share 

in his celebration and the 

family would like to thank 

all those in attendance. A 

lot of good words were 

spoken and it was a very 

happy and momentous 

occasion to share for all 


Claude was born June 1, 1927 to Tandy Wilbur and Laura (Waun) 

Wilbur either at home in Swinomish or Mt. Vernon hospital. He 

isn’t sure where exactly, but that does not matter. What matters is 

he is a member of the Swinomish tribe and brother to the late 

Tandy Wilbur Jr., Marvin Wilbur, Vincent Wilbur and Lorraine 

Loomis. He has six children, Claude Jr., Jim, Lisa and Lona 

Wilbur, Laural Ballew and Nathan Welch. He has nine grandchildren 

and nineteen great-grandchildren. 

Claude is a veteran of the Korean War having served in the army 

from October 1950 thru September 1952. He received the decoration 

of Army Occupation Medal of Japan, the Korean Service 

medal with two bronze service stars, United States Service medal 

and Combat Infantryman Badge. 

Claude spent his younger years as a 

farm hand, long haul truck driver, 

logger, fisher and manger for the 

Swinomish Fish Plant. He was fishing 

fulltime until his first bout with 

lung cancer forced him into retirement 

in 2000. His activities have 

always 

evolved 

around 

fishing. 

There are 

several fishermen who were taught the 

ways of the water and how to fish by 

Claude. He is also a skilled fish cook, 

having taught this art to several of his 

family members. 

Today he lives in Lummi and you are 

most likely to find him busy making 

fish sticks or sharpening knives, his 

other current hobbies. Although his 

pace may have slowed down a little, he Claude & Senator Kevin Paul 

still manages to keep going. Claude is a cancer survivor three 

times over. His strong mind and determination have inspired 

many people within his family and the community. Even his doctors 

have been inspired by this great man and they have remarked 

how amazed they are with his tenacity and strong will to live. His 

love continues to live strong through his many family and friends. 

Happy Birthday Sappa Claude!! 

Love from your family 

Dan family gathers for Memorial Day and Elder gatherings 


*Photos by CaneteCo.com 

Photo courtesy of Robin Carneen-Edwards 

Photo courtesy of Michael M. Vendiola


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To all Swinomish Tribal Elders who are 55 and older: 

*On Mondays: 

Leave at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, 

To transport Elders up to Walmart for shopping. 

*Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s: 

From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - transport any Elders to & from Senior Center for lunch. 

*Wednesday: In the am - visit the Elders in Nursing homes. 

**For any other Transporting: 

Visit or call my office 466-7374 to schedule appointment: 

• Then I need at least 24 hrs notice prior appointment. 

• Need information of: who, where, when, and time (of how long I will be). 

• No appointment to be schedule between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm everyday. 

• First come, first serve basis depending on schedule. 

Lori Ann Cayou 

Swinomish Elder’s Case Worker 

My Office is at the Senior Center 

Office phone: 360-4667374 or cell 

360-391-5737 

Sited from the gocomics.com Website.


Lushootseed Lanuage: 

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stab eWe tiiA al te stuleI 

(stahb uh-wuh tee-eel ahl tuh stoo-luhkw) 

What is that in the river 

suladx tiiA 

(s-oo-lahd-hw tee-eel) 

That is a salmon. 

stab eWe tiiA al te SeGA 

(stahb uh-wuh tee-eel ahl tuh shuhgwl) 

What is that in/on the road 

sqiGec tiiA 

(skay-gwuhtz tee-eel) 

That is a deer. 

stab eWe tiiA diayucid al te SeGA 

(stahb uh-wuh tee-eel dee-eye-oo-tseed ahl tuh shuhgwl) 

What is that on the other side of the road 

spac tiiA 

(spah-ts tee-eel) 

That is a bear.


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Native Business: Honesty to Approval 

Honesty is powerful and it is one of those things you either have or do not. In business, those conducting 

themselves honestly generally last longer and have more economic opportunity because business is 

about relationships. In lending, a loan request is best carried forward when a borrower is able to share freely 

the strengths and challenges facing their business. An experienced lender understands that threats and challenges 

are always looming and it is those owners able to clearly describe past mistakes and learned lessons 

that are more likely to be approved for financing. If a lender does not understand a borrower’s request or gets 

the feeling (s)he is being misled and/or information is omitted then it is unlikely a credit approval will be obtained. 

Jim Stanley 

A lender walks the line between borrower and credit officer working to satisfy both parties and should be viewed as a 

borrower’s advocate. In applying for credit or renewing an existing facility, the job of the borrower is to educate the lender on 

how the borrower’s business functions and how they will be able to make payments on time and in full. The speed at which a 

lender can comprehend the mechanics of a borrower’s business determines the speed of a decision. Said another way, if the 

lender does not understand a borrower’s business they move more slowly; collecting information in batches until they are able to 

explain to their institution why a borrower is a good risk and would be a good relationship to keep. A lending institution needs 

enough loans to amass a portfolio large enough to generate income to pay for the overhead and salaries of the institution. If profitability 

is not achieved which can be hampered by making bad loans, over time a lending institution will cease to exist. A lender 

fulfills the role of production and is on the front lines of their institution whereby it is their role to find lending opportunities and 

bring good borrowers forward to a credit officer and explain why the loan should be made. 

A business owner can help a lender be an effective advocate for their loan through proactive communication in sharing 

“the full story.” In addition to sharing financials to determine debt service coverage ratio, liquidity, and collateral coverage, a borrower 

helps themselves by working to identify key risk points to their business such as customer concentration or controlling 

costs in a declining market or growth management. Furthermore, isolating sources of repayment is a powerful tool a business 

owner can utilize to help themselves gain an approval. 

Three standard sources of loan repayment are: 

Primary Net income from business; 

Secondary Borrower’s personal liquidity; 

Tertiary Liquidation of collateral. 

Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge and is a tribal member of the Quinault Nation and board member of the Northwest Native 

American Chamber. He is a senior lender with Craft3, a community development financial institution lending to Tribes and tribal 

member owned businesses. Comments may be sent to: jstanley@craft3.org. 

Reunited buddies! 

http://www.aktalakota.org/ 

Photo courtesy of Robin Carneen-Edwards 

Native comedian Vaughn Eaglebear took time to visit with Swinomish 

youth, Collin LaPointe, at the recent Swinonish Annual Sobriety 

Dinner. Vaughn and Collin had met previously at a youth conference 

that Collin attended and Vaughn was a presenter. As you can 

see, Collin was so excited that he blushed until his face turned green! 

Oh well, he had some face painting done at the event!


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LET’S KEEP DOGS OUT OF JAIL! 

We love dogs here at the police department. We understand that dogs love their freedom, 

but for their own safety and the safety of people and other pets, the Swinomish Tribal Government 

passed a Dog Control Law in 2010. You can be fined for letting your dog run “at 

large” mainly because we live where there are raccoons, etc. which carry rabies. (see below 

left) The fine for letting your dog run free is $75.00. 

LICENSE & REGISTRATION: “All dogs kept, harbored or maintained within the exterior boundaries of 

the Swinomish Reservation shall be licensed by the Police Department.” 

• $2.00 per dog if they are spayed or neutered and have proof of rabies/ 

distemper vaccination 

• $1.00 per dog if owner is an elder 

• $10.00 per dog if dog is not spayed or neutered 

PAYMENT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE: 

Swinomish Housing will pay for shots and spay/neuter surgery at the animal shelter 

that you can see from I-5 just outside of Stanwood called NOAH. (31300 Brandstrom 

Road Stanwood, WA 98292) Open 7 days a week! 

Here’s How: 

4 Pick up a form at the police department. It says “Swinomish Housing Authority” at the top. 

This is your certificate (voucher) at NOAH. 

4Make an appointment at NOAH by calling 360-629-7055. 

4After your dog comes home, bring the receipt to the Police Department, fill out the 

registration, and receive your dog’s tag for $2.00. 

DIRECTIONS TO NOAH: take I-5 south from Conway to EXIT 215 for 300th St NW; turn left onto 300th NW/FREEBORN RD; 

take first LEFT onto BRANDSTROM RD; take first LEFT onto 314th PL NW; NOAH is on your left. 

Why are Shots so Important 

Dogs and people can get rabies from raccoons, skunks, 

bats, and foxes, all which live in our woods. Rabies is 

spread through bites or even licking. Symptoms start 

just like the flu, but by the time you get the symptoms, 

it is too late. A very painful death is definite 

within 7 days. This is why rabies is such a big deal. If 

you get bitten by a dog who has not had a rabies shot, the 

only way to be sure you will survive (if the dog turns out to 

have rabies,) is to get treated immediately. 

Distemper is a virus that mostly kills puppies and is very contagious. 

When communities stop vaccinating pets for distemper, 

it spreads easily. There is no way to save an animal from 

distemper except to vaccinate all pets. 

CATS: The spay/neuter/vaccine deal 

between Swinomish Housing & NOAH is 

also available for cats. Stray or feral 

cats are free—bring them in a cage. Appointments 

are required for all services. 

TO READ THE TRIBAL CODE ON DOGS 

Go to the Swinomish website. 

Click on “Government” > “Public Health 

and Welfare” > “Chapter 3 - Dog Control” 

It tells all about the law requiring dog registration, 

rabies law, consequences of dog 

bites, and any “Unlawful Acts” having to do 

with being a dog owner.


Have You Heard of Wolf Hollow 

Page 27 

What would you do if a small hawk flew into your window and 

was lying, fluttering on your deck, or your cat brought in a 

squawking nestling robin What would you do if you were driving 

home after work one evening and an owl swooped down in 

front of your car Next thing you knew it was struggling in the 

ditch, injured but still alive. What would you do 

You could call Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (360- 

378-5000). 

Wolf Hollow’s facility is on San Juan Island but we care for animals 

from both San Juan and Skagit Counties, and have a 

network 

of volunteers who help transport animals 

to 

us for care. If all the pieces fall 

into 

place, the injured animal 

is 

soon on a 

ferry 

or plane, 

mak- 

ing its way to 

Fri- 

day Harbor, 

where it is be 

collected by a 

staff member or 

volunteer, and 

taken to the 

center for care. 

Wolf Hollow has been reha- 

bilitating wildlife for 

29 years and currently cares for 600 to 700 animals each 

year, ranging from Bald Eagles to swallows and from tiny cottontails 

to Steller’s Sea Lions. Some are injured adults, with 

wounds or broken wings, while others are 

youngsters 

that have been orphaned or sepa- 

rated 

from their mothers. Right now is 

the 

middle of our busy “baby 

season”, when we receive 

lots of 

fawns, raccoon 

and 

otter kits, 

ducklings, nestling 

robins or 

swallows, and occasional 

owlets and 

eaglets. 

Most of these 

animals 

need help due to some 

kind of human 

impact. They have been 

hit by cars, attacked 

by our cats or dogs, have 

flown into our windows or 

been caught in fences. Many nestling songbirds need 

care when people decide to cut down bushes and clean up their 

yards during nesting season (~April –mid August) and hidden 

nests are destroyed, leaving tiny birds homeless and helpless. 

several months. 

We have received a number of calls from your area over the years 

and have cared for several animals including a Great Blue 

Heron with a 

broken wing, a batch of tiny swallow 

nestlings 

and an injured Bald Eagle. 

We are happy 

to continue to work 

with your 

community to 

provide 

care for these 

injured 

and 

orphaned 

animals, but 

need your help. 

wild 

we 

You can help by- 

Calling to report injured or or- 

phaned wild 

animals 

Volunteering to rescue and transport animals 

Telling your friends and neighbors about Wolf Hollow 

Donating items from our Wish List or funds to help buy animal 

food, medicines and other essential supplies. 

If you would like to find out more about Wolf Hollow, please 

visit our web site (www.wolfhollowwildlife.org) or call 360- 

378-5000. 

Written by Shona Aitken, Education Coordinator, Wolf Hollow 

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 

Our aim at 

Wolf Hollow is 

to care for these 

animals until 

they are fullygrown 

or have 

recovered from 

their injury, 

then release 

them back into 

the wild. This 

could take a 

few days or


Swinomish elder Joe McCoy shares Swinomish culture, history with 

local elementary school students 

Page 28 

On May 28 Swinomish elder Joe McCoy presented to approximately 50 visiting students, teachers and volunteer parents in the Social 

Service Building. The students were treated to some of Joe’s understanding of the Swinomish culture and history. He also blessed the 

children with a Shake Church prayer song. Students also asked many questions of Joe. The students and their teacher demonstrated some 

of the knowledge they had of the Swinomish and Coast Salish culture. At the very end the children shook their hands at Joe and he asked, 

“What’s that” The teacher then said, “They are saying ‘thank-you,’ in which he quickly replied, “Oh! You mean this! This is how you do 

it.” Joe then made the appropriate gesture to thank the people. It was 

clear that positive cultural learning was being exchanged. 

Elder Joe McCoy taking time to share his story with young ones. 

Continued from page 14: Vendiola—I Remember my Dad and my Mama too. 

Those individuals who argued for 

"termination" decided to legislate 

Native American tribes out of existence. 

As a consequence, over the 

following two decades, many Federal 

services were withdrawn, and 

Federal trust protection was removed 

from tribal lands. This of 

course meant impoverishment for 

many Native Americans 

who were now without 

their traditional ways of 

livelihood and no 

longer living within their 

traditional hunting and 

gathering places. 

Ultimately, in my 

Mother’s case, the state 

failed in its mission to 

assimilate young Indian 

women— she chose 

instead to work like she 

had in previous summers 

picking berries 

and hops. Hops were 

grown in western Washington as a 

flavoring for beer. It took many 

people to pick the hop cones 

each September. Many Native 

American families traveled to the 

hop fields where they camped out 

and helped with the harvest. Some 

returned to the same hop fields 

each year, and this became an 

*Childhood song sung by Swinomish elder Diane Vendiola and her brother: 

Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey 

A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you 

Yes! Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey 


If the words sound queer and funny to your ear, a little bit jumbled and jivey 

Sing "Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy" 

Oh! Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey 

A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you-oo 


important social event. Schools 

were closed during the harvest so 

that children could help in the 

fields. My mother and father met 

and fell in love in the Hop fields. My 

Father promised my Grandfather 

that his daughter, Delia would 

come and visit her Dad every summer. 

And she did. 

Anyway, that’s how I 

came to be singing 

MAIRZY DOATS with my 

brother at my mom 

and dad’s weekly 

gatherings in what is 

now called, Seattle’s 

International District. 

Usually we each ended 

up with a fifty cent 

piece. (But ice cream 

cones only cost five 

cents back in 1945). 

I am glad that I sang 

for my Father.


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Paddles up! 

Paddle to Squaxin 2012 

GeDadad—Teaching of Our Ancestors 

Swinomish will host visiting canoes 

July 19 & 20 

http://paddletosquaxin2012.org/


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Thank You From the Bottom of Our Hearts. We 

Appreciated Everyone’s Help.- 

Chester Cayou Jr. Family. 

Submitted by Tina Cayou 

How to REGISTER to vote in state and federal 

elections 

Knowledge 

Now that I know 

How passion warms little 

Of flesh in the mould. 

And treasure is brittle,- - 

I’ll lie here and learn 

How, over their ground 

Trees make a long shadow 

And a light sound. 

Louise Bogan 

Sited from the famouspoetsandpoems.com website 

If you will be 18 by the next election (November 6) and are not registered 

to vote, you may pick up mail-in Voter Registration forms from 

Mary Ellen Cayou in the Social Services Building. You can use the 

same form to update your registration if your name or address has 

changed. If you need help completing the form, Mary Ellen will help 

you. You can also register to vote online at https:// 

wei.secstate.wa.gov/olvrsite/. 

Monday, October 8, 2012 is the last day to submit voter registration 

forms by mail or to register online in order to vote in the November 

General Election, scheduled for November 6, 2012. You 

may register in person at the Skagit County Auditor’s Office until 

October 29, 2012. 

Any registered voter who fails to transfer his or her residential address 

by the above deadline may vote according to his or her previous 

registration address. 

Farmers Markets in Our Area 

Anacortes Farmers Market: 9 am to 2 pm Saturdays and 4 

pm to 7 pm Wednesdays at the Depot Arts Center, 611 R 

Ave, Anacortes. 

Bow Little Market: 1 pm to 6 pm Thursdays at Belfast Feed 

Store, 6200 N. Green Road, off Old Hwy 99, Bow. 

Concrete Saturday Market: 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays at 

Concrete Community Center, 45821 Railroad Street, Concrete. 

Coupeville Farmers Market: 10 am to 2 pm Saturdays at 

788 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville. 

Mt. Vernon Farmers Markets: 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays by 

the Skagit River at Gates Street and Main Avenue and 11 

am to 3 pm Wednesdays at Skagit Valley Hospital, 1415 

Kincaid Street, Mt. Vernon. 

Oak Harbor Public Market: 4 pm to 7pm Thursdays by the 

Visitor Information Center, 32530 Hwy 20, Oak Harbor. 

Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market: 3 pm to 7 pm Wednesdays 

in the Hammer Heritage Square at Metcalf and Ferry 

Streets, Sedro-Woolley. 

BE RESPONSIBLE. 

IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY! 

Provided by the Shelter Bay 

Eco-Sense Education Committee


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Wellness Program: Gambling addiction 

Page 32 

Older adults are at particular risk for developing gambling addiction 

Their gambling behavior differs from gambling in younger age groups for a variety of reasons: 

• When people are coping with big changes or losses they are more vulnerable to developing a gambling 

problem; many older adults face life transitions and losses, such as death of loved ones, end of career or 

isolation from family and friends. 

• Older adults who have gambled away their retirement savings don’t have working years to make up 

their losses. 

• Many older adults may not understand addiction, making them less likely to identify a gambling problem. 

• Older adults appear less willing to seek assistance for a gambling problem than younger adults. 

• Many older adults hide their gambling because of the stigma associated with it and health professionals 

rarely assess for problem gambling. 

• Many older adults have easy access to gambling and are drawn to gambling to fill their time or to be 

with other people. 

• Some older adults may have cognitive impairment that interferes with their ability to make sound decisions. 

The good news about gambling addiction is that treatment is effective, and recovery is real and attainable. This can 

make a significant impact on the lives of gamblers and families who are affected by their addictions. 

Call the Wellness Program today to schedule an appointment, we are providing education and counseling 466- 

1024. Friday appointments are available. 

Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace— 

Committed to peace and justice, the Sisters 

of St. Joseph of Peace minister in 

education, health care, pastoral ministry, 

social work and other areas. They will 

celebrated special anniversaries on June 

23 at Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue. 

Farewell Jay Samson! 

After many years of service to the Swinomish Community, Jay 

Samson has stepped down from his one day a week of Behavioral 

Health duties. Social Services staff gathered to wish Jay a final 

farewell. He will continue to serve the Lummi Community and 

enjoy his new shirt that was gifted to him from his Swinomish 

colleagues! Thank you for the many years of dedication! 

50 years — Sister Julie Codd 

— A native of Spokane, Sister 

Julie attended Seattle University 

where she received a 

B.A. in art and a B.Ed. She 

taught 

in six different schools in 

Western Washington, served 

in Native American ministry 

for the Swinomish 

Tribal Community from 

1977–1988, and at Chief Seattle Club from 1992– 

2012. Sister Julie continues to work with Native families 

and is an accomplished watercolor artist. 

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!


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7/1 Lorraine Ruh 

7/1 Roberta Ward 

7/2 Samantha Bobb 

7/2 Roger Cayou 

7/2 Kevin O’leary 

7/2 Jordan Stone 

7/2 Marlene Stone 

7/2 Leona Weightman 

7/2 Isabell Yakanak James 

7/3 Laura Day 

7/4 Tonya Jimmy 

7/4 Darrell Williams 

7/5 Isaiah Adams 

7/6 Alfreda Bailey 

7/6 Anthony Bailey 

7/6 Charles Edwards 

7/6 Claudia Parker 

7/8 Pauline Damien 

7/8 Jack Day 

7/8 Michelle Edwards 

7/8 Jaselle Sylvester-Siddle 

7/8 Chenoah Tom 

7/8 Mia Villaluz 

7/9 Demonte Wolf-John 

7/10 Rebecca Barron Rogers 

7/10 Roberta Barron Trujillo 

7/10 Marlon Edwards Jr. 

7/10 Diana Grossglass 

7/11 Rhonda Dan 

7/11 Warren James 

7/11 Phillip McCoy Jr. 

7/11 Abrianna Sampson 

7/12 Landelin James 

7/12 Charles Paul 

7/13 Laurence Bobb 

7/13 Amanda Hansen 

7/13 Victoria Murguia-Morales 

7/14 Edythe Clark 

7/14 Bernadette Stone 

7/14 Rebecca Swinton 

7/15 Zachary Grossglass 

7/15 Zebadiah Grossglass 

7/17 Daisy Dan 

7/17 Robert Joe Jr. 

7/17 Anna Joe 

7/17 Elizabeth Sampson 

7/18 General Cayou 

7/18 Anthony Cladoosby 

7/18 Jalen Day-Rocha 

7/18 Isiah James 

7/18 Kayla James 

7/19 Geraldine Billy 

7/19 Richard Bobb Jr. 

7/19 Leland Johns 

7/19 Peter Murphy 

7/20 Stephanie Bailey 

7/20 Zanetta Cayou 

7/20 Calvin Edwards 

7/21 Jessica Cladoosby 

7/21 Marcie Lozeau 

7/23 Mona Cayou 

7/23 Isabella McDonald 

7/23 Breana Nguyen 

7/23 Teylor Wilbur 

7/24 Sara Scalise 

7/25 Alexis Bobb 

7/25 Brett Cayou 

7/25 Issac Cladoosby 

7/25 James Edwards 

7/25 Benedict Lapointe 

7/25 Lorraine Loomis 

7/25 Sheldon Williams 

7/26 Tonna George 

7/26 Sara Williams 

7/27 Joyce Jack 

7/27 Joey Williams 

7/27 Kim Williams 

7/28 Joseph McDonald 

7/28 Laura Wilbur 

7/30 Kalani Kaubin 

7/31 Alva Damien III 

7/31 Aaliyah Gonzalez 

7/31 Miranda McCoy 

7/31 Monica Meltingtallow 

Submitted by: Enrollment 

Officer-Leon John


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Mr. and Mrs. Marty Brown of 

Sedro-Woolley are proud to announce 

the engagement of their 

daughter, Melissa Mae Brown to 

Chase Hunter Wilbur, son of 

Roxanne Wilbur and the late Doug 

Wilbur of La Conner. 

Melissa "Missy" graduated from 

Sedro-Woolley High School in 

1999. She works as a registered 

dental assistant for Dr. Jennifer 

Bielas in Sedro-Woolley. 

Chase graduated in 1998 from Concrete 

High School. He works as a 

commercial fisherman and diver. 

An October, 2012 wedding is 

planned in Bellingham, WA. 

July 10th 

Happy Birthday Marlon Edwards 

Jr.!!! 

From the Whole Family!!! 

Congratulations On Your 

Engagement!!!! 

Edythe Edwards 

of Swinomish and 

Mike Roberts 

of Nooksack. 

*From the Whole Family 

Happy 30th Birthday 

Laura!!! 

Love Steve Vaden 

and Tyler. 

“Happy 1 st Birthday 

Son! Love you! 

Love 

God Mom” 

July 1st 

“Wishing you a very 

Happy Birthday Mom! 

Love you, Miranda” 

Happy Birthday 

Sammie!!! 

We Love You! 

Love Auntie Jessica. 


Zach!!! 

We Love You to the 

Moon and Back. 

Love Jessica, CeCe and 

Lydia 


Kaitlyn Ann Culteee!!! 

Love Dad, Cindy, 

Grandma Jean, Aunt 

Tammy and Amanda. 


Happy 12th 

Birthday 

Alexis!!! 

Love, Your Family! 


Happy Birthday Edythe Clark !!! 

From the Whole Family!! 

Happy Birthday 

Jeraldine!!! 

From Your 

Oldest Granddaughter! 

Happy 30 th Birthday Uncle Zeb 

Love CeCe and Lydia Grossglass 

Wishing You a Happy 

6th Birthday!!! 

Love Mom & Dad. 

Congratulations to Richard Vendiola! 

Class of 2012!!! 

As the oldest grandson to Diane Vendiola 

you are setting an excellent example. 

Great Job!!! 

With love from your cousins, 

uncle Michael and auntie Michelle.


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JULY 

• 7-8—Whey ah wichen Days 

CR, Cates Park, Vancouver, 

BC 

• 12-14—7th Annual Vine 

Deloria Symposium, Northwest 

Indian College 

• 14-15—Ambleside CR, Vancouver, 

BC 

• 19—Tribal Journey canoes 

arrive at Swinomish 

• 21-22—West Saanich CR 

(TENTATIVE) 

• Chemainus Bay CR, Chemainus 

Bay, BC 

• 30-31—Paddle to Squaxin 

Protocol, Squaxin Island 

Tribe 

AUGUST 

• 01-05—Paddle to Squaxin 

Protocol, Squaxin Island 

Tribe 

• 08-School Gift Card Distribution 

for Swinomish Enrolled 

Students. 

• 16—Swinomish Employees 

Picnic, John K. Bobb Ball 

Field 

• 17-19—16th Annual NWI 

Sobriety Conference, La 

Conner, WA, Host: SITC 

• 18-19—Chief Seattle Days, 

Suquamish, WA 

• 23—Swinomish Community 

Clam Bake 

• 24-26—Makah Days, Makah, 

Washington 

SEPTEMBER 

• 17—Fall Clean-up Day 

OCTOBER 

NOVEMBER 

DECEMBER 

• 12—Christmas Distribution 

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qyuuqs (Kee Yoks)! 

*’CR’ denotes ‘canoe race’. 

*Bolded text denotes Swinomish Community 

event. 

• 11-12—Swinomish Water 

Festival CR, Swinomish, 

WA


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