T h e C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f t h e C h e h a l i s R e s e r v a t i o n (2013)

CHEHALIS

July 2013

T h e C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f t h e C h e h a l i s R e s e r v a t i o n

“People of the Sands”

TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

Free

Dinner Honors the 2013 High School Graduates Early Learning Program Activities

Thursday, June 13, the

Chehalis Tribe hosted their

annual senior recognition

dinner at the Lucky Eagle

Casino for the 2013 high

school graduates. The

Chehalis community came

together to celebrate this

milestone in each graduate’s

life.

Bring Families Together

Fatherhood Fishing Day

Dan Bones Gleason provided

The 2013 high school graduates receive Pendleton blankets at

a heartfelt prayer to start

the Senior Recognition Dinner. Pictured (L-R) are Nate Newton,

the night’s activities. Bill

Heather Daniels, Lela Pulsifer, Halle Colson, Kendall YoucktonThoms served as the MC for

Medina, Deidra Hawkes, Kayleen Fulton.

the event, and also gave the

were not many opportunities for a

a successful businesswoman.

welcoming speech. The Lucky

Helen offered some sound advice

young Native American woman,

Eagle Casino provided a splendid

to the graduating seniors:

and delicious meal.

especially during the Depression.

She took an interest in her Tribe

„„Take advantage of the resources

Keynote Speaker - Helen Sanders

and focused on protecting tribal

available to become successful

lands against the unfair business

Helen shared some of her life

in whatever you choose to do

practices of the forestry industry

experiences, focusing on moments

with your life.

on the Quinault Reservation. Helen

from around the time of her own

„„Take interest in your Tribe and

graduation, with the new graduates. never backed down from a fight

and achieved her goal of becoming

When Helen was young, there

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Fireworks Show Celebrate the Season with a Heartfelt Salute!

celebrate Independence Day. Even

with the added pressure from

cities that have banned fireworks,

customers continue to celebrate

with their own fireworks shows.

A few customers commented

that they’ve selected spots where

there isn’t as much pressure from

law enforcement to stop them

from lighting fireworks. Others

received permits, providing a safe

environment for those coming to

their shows.

In the middle of June, eighty-six

fireworks stands began popping

up throughout the Reservation in

preparation of the 2013 fireworks

season. Stand owners placed

hand-painted signs along the roads

advertising that fireworks were

available to constomers. The

fireworks season had begun!

Customers traveled great

distances to purchase fireworks

in preparation for Fourth of July

celebrations, continuing annual

family traditions to purchase their

fireworks, getting their inner pyro

fix to “blow things up!” Many

carefully planned their fireworks

shows with safety in mind as they

gathered at family barbeques to

Olivia and Charlie Latch play

with their sparklers during the

fireworks show.

Photo by Matt Kearney

At the end of the day on the

Fourth, tribal and community

members looked forward to

another fireworks show at the ball

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What a busy two days Chehalis

Tribal Early Learning Programs

had! We ended our year with

celebration after celebration,

kicking it off with our annual

Father’s Day breakfast, followed

with baiting our hooks hoping to

hook the big fish!

Fathers, grandfathers, uncles,

brothers, cousins and friends

joined in on our hearty breakfast

here at our Head Start classrooms.

Once we couldn’t eat anymore we

headed down to the pond behind

Fisheries, a perfect setting to spend

time together and get our fishing

on!

The Fisheries Department prepared

the area around the pond, making

the area easily accessible for the

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Inside

Clothes Line Project .......................... 3

Community Transformation Grant .... 4

Wellness News .................................. 5

Apple Health for Kids ...................... 6

Vehicle Auction, Legal Notice .......... 7

July Birthdays ................................... 8

Foster Care Program ......................... 9

Staff Profiles, Art Exhibit ............... 10

Head Start Graduation ..................... 11

Canoe Joutney, Planning Meeting ...12

Senior Recognition Dinner continued from page 1....

presentation of the gift certificates

he handed to each graduate.

Presentation of senior gifts is a time

honored tradition of the Education

Program. These gifts are a reward

for the students commitment to their

education and the achievements

of each graduate. Not only was

there was a roar of applause for the

graduates, but also for their parents

who stood behind them and shared

in this moment.

Git-Hoan Dancers brought a delightful Coastal Salish

performance to the community at the Senior Recognition

Dinner

protecting your people and their

„„Learn to save money.

cultural values.

„„Pay your bills in a timely manner.

„„You are only as smart as what

„„Further your education through

„„Your first line of defense is your

Tony Medina’s presentation was

surreal at the ceremony, having

witnessed his son graduate this year.

Tony held his son’s graduation dear

to his heart and he toned down his

you know. If you don’t have the

knowledge, go find someone who

does.

parents, so never hesitate to ask

for help.

college.

and awe-inspiring as they danced,

drummed, and sang with handcarved masks, authentic skin and

wood drums, and colorful handmade regalia emblazoned with

symbols of their culture. Git-Hoan’s

included a ceremonial procession

and storytelling dances which tell

the history of the Tsimshian First

Nations People. It was a stunning

performance!

The Lucky Eagle Casino awarded

the Honor Roll Student of the Year

for the 2013 Graduation Class. This

year’s recipient is Halle Colson with

a GPA above 3.7. Congratulations

on striving to do your best Halle.

This years’ entertainment was the

Git-Hoan Dancers (The People

of the Salmon), who proudly

represented the Tsimshian tribes

who live on the Northwest Coast

of North America and trace

their ancestry to the village of

Metlakatla in Southeast Alaska.

Their performance was stunning

Halle Colson received the

Lucky Eagle Casino Honor

Roll Student of the Year. Halle

is pictured with her father,

Mark Colson.

Chehalis Canoe Family Earns First Prize in Oakville Parade

The Chehalis Canoe

came decked out in

Family participated in

their regalia. Haley

Oakville’s Fourth of

Parkinson, Miss Tribal

July parade, sharing

Days Princess, and the

an important Chehalis

younger children rode

tradition with the wider

in the canoe. Elders and

Oakville community.

adults followed on foot.

The Canoe Family

Singing and drumming

hasn’t participated in the

echoed throughout the

parade since 2008 due

street as the children in

to conflicting schedules

the canoe threw candy to

with firework season,

the onlookers. It was a

but this year the parade

great day for a parade!

The Chehalis Canoe Family dressed in their regalia with their canoe tuulap tit wiA

was planned for Saturday,

(Tu-lap ti weah) in the Oakville 4th of July Parade. Youth sat in the canoe and

July 6. It was an honor

When the parade was

threw candy to the crowd as Elders and adults followed singing and drumming.

to be invited to join the

Photo by Mike McNair finished, the Chehalis

celebration. Wakisa

Canoe Family was

much more. Floats moved along

of Oakville with participants lining

Wittwer freshly painted the canoe,

awarded first prize.

with participants waving and

up to travel down Main Street. It

“Tulap” for the event, making her

smiling to the crowd.

was a beautiful procession with

shine in the parade lineup.

Yes, it was a good day to celebrate

marching bands, old hot rods,

our freedom!

The parade started on the east side

All the Canoe Family members

motorcycles, horses and much,

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Fireworks continued from page 1....

2013 Fireworks Show

Daryl Beckwith (L) and Nick Jones (R) from the Mason

County Fire District #12 provided help if an emergency

arose during the show.

field. Although the ball field looks like a war zone in

the aftermath of the show, it was pure pyromaniac

fun.

As darkness fell dazzling displays of the crackles,

explosions and bouquets burst into the sky above

the Chehalis Reservation. The sky was filled with

radiance. There was Tribal “Remembrance Fireworks

Show” for all those who have passed on that took

place on the basketball court. Tribal members

brought cakes and mortars to put on an awesome

display of pyrotechnics. This memoriam was truly

amazing as all the fireworks were hand-lit in unison.

Each explosion and burst is a heartfelt prayer for

those family members who have travelled onto

heaven.

The morning of July 4 the ditch that

hold the guns, the metal tubes for the

class “B” fireworks show, was dug. A

final safety meeting was done with the

pyrotechnicians to re-establish safety

protocols before the show began.

Daryl Beckwith and Nick Jones

from the Mason County Fire District

#12 were there to provide help if an

emergency arose during the show.

They have volunteered for the past

three years.

Cakes were lit to kick off the show.

The salutes brought everyone to

attention as they settled down to watch in amazement

of what lay in store for this year’s show. The salutes

are always a heart pounding success! The dazzling

display of burst crackles and salutes provide a great

celebration of our freedom.

Thank You

Our hands are raised up to our licensed Pyrotechnic,

Barnaby Canales, and his crew that helped with this

year’s fireworks show. Your work and dedication

in putting on our show is greatly appreciated by

many. Many thanks to everyone who helped clean up

after the show, including those who came to the show

and our grounds crew who worked hard the next

morning to accomplish this.

The 2013 Chehalis Tribal

Fireworks Show is a hand lit

show. The dazzling disply of

burst, crackles, and salute

provided a great celebration

our freedom.

Happy Fourth of July!

Clothes Line Project Empoweres Youth to Communicate Against Abuse

The Chehalis Tribe’s Domestic

Violence Response Program and

tribal youth at the Oakville School

participated in the clothesline

project for those suffering some

form of abuse. The clothesline

project is crafted t-shirts displayed

in the community, bringing

awareness so others can gain

knowledge and learn there is no

excuse for abuse. T-shirts are made

by those abused wishing to stop

the secrecy that violence occurs

behind closed doors, in family

homes, and in the community.

Youth at the Oakville School and

the Chehalis Tribes’ youth program

shared experiences families suffer

in hope that these vivid descriptions

of trauma affecting lives will make

experiences.

Youth painted their shirts during the Clothes Line Project,

bringing awareness so others can learn that there is no excuse

for abuse.

people ask more questions and seek that had been hit or bullied. The

help.

youth were incredible, sharing the

need to treat people with respect and

Even the youngest of the children

with dignity. I was truly honored to

making their t-shirts could easily

be in their presence and share with

share a story of someone they knew them their exhibition of heartfelt

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The project was displayed at

Tribal Days this year and will be

repeated each year, building the

clothesline longer and longer with

empowered voices wishing to have

your help to end the violence in

our blessed community. We are all

the keepers of good work. These

youth are watching us, so let us all

set good examples to our upcoming

generations.

If you know someone experiencing

abuse, please encourage them to

speak to a professional for help.

Even if you say it several times, it

may one day result in the change

they need.

Domestic Violence Advocate

360-709-1874

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CTG Walking Tall Program

Encourages Community’s Health

Thank you to everyone who signed up for the

Walking Tall with CTG walking program. For the

first 30 days, the winner for logging the most steps

is Chehalis Tribe employee Debbie Barker. The

winner of the Participant Door Prize Drawing is

Virginia Garrity. Congratulations, Ladies and keep

logging those steps.

If you would like to join Walking Tall with CTG,

please contact Leroy Boyd or Cindy Gamble at

360-273-5504 or e mail us at CTG@chehalistribe.

org. We will get you a pedometer and a log. Start

walking and keep a log of your steps every day.

That is all there is to it.

We will be running Walking Tall with CTG

throughout the summer. Come join us. The weather

is great for walking.

Recipe of the Month

Shrimp Okra Gumbo

Mark your calenders! The Annual Back

to School Night at the Oakville School is

planned for Friday, August 23, beginning at

5:30 pm.

The Community Transformation staff will be

there. It will be a fun night, so be on the look

out for your Save the Date postcard, coming

soon.

Community Transformation

Grant Meeting (CTG)

All Tribal Members Are Welcome!

Ingredients:

½ cup oil

½ cup flour

1 cup onion, diced

1 cup celery, diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 pound okra, (trimmed and cut into ¼ inch slices)

4 cups shrimp stock

1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes (chopped)

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon thyme

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

1 pound shrimp (shelled and deveined, save those shells to make shrimp stock)

4 cups cooked rice

1 bunch green onions (sliced)

1 handful parsley, (chopped)

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the flour and cook until it turns a dark golden

brown while stirring constantly, about 4-6 minutes. Add the onions, celery and green pepper and cook

until tender, about 7- 10 minutes. Add the garlic and fook until fragrant , about a minute. Add the okra and

cook for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp stock. Tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, oregano thyme, bay leaves, salt

and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1-3 hours. Add the shrimp

and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.

Submitted by Deborah Baker, Oakville Library

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Oakville’s Annual

Back-to-School Night

If you are a community member

interested being part of the “Communities

Transformation to Make Healthy Living

Easier” contact Shannon Sullivan at 360709-1771 or email ssullivan@chehalistribe.

org.

Meetings are the second Wednesday

of each month:

Wednesday, August 17

2:00-3:30 PM

Eagles Landing Hotel

Conference Room, 5th Floor

Available On

Facebook: Chehalis Tribe Community

Transformation Grant

Twitter: ChehalisCTG

Email: CTG@chehalistribe.org

We are still collecting favorite recipes from

folks on the Chehalis Reservation and in the

Oakville Community.

We will get our drop boxes out again at the

Chehalis Tribal Center and the Oakville

Timberland Library. Or you can e mail us at:

CTG@chehalistribe.org

Thank you for sharing you recipes!

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Tribal Health and Wellness News

Mammogram Clinic

Tuesday, Sept. 24

from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

at the CTWC

Tuesday, Oct. 8

from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

at the CTWC

Assured Imaging will be here for the Mammogram Clinic. If you are due for

your mammogram please call the clinic at 360-273-5504 to schedule your

appointment.

USDA Foods - Delivery Dates

Pick up is at the Community Center main

lobby on the dates listed above.

Friday, August 16

Application and for more information

please contact Deb Shortman at the

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center or call

360-709-1689

DSHS Program

WIC Program

Thursday, August 8

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Every Tuesday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

A representative from DSHS will be

available. Contact the Chehalis Tribal

Wellness Center at 360-273-5504 to

schedule an appointment.

You will need to have your yearly Clinical Breast Exam before your

mammogram, so you can call the clinic at 360-273-5504 to make an

appointment with one of the providers.

For more information contact

Deb Shortman at 306-709-1689

Chris Knutson, the Women’s Wellness Provider, is here every Thursday

from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Attention: Chehalis Tribal Members

Living Well with

Chronic Conditions Classes

Mark your calendars. We plan to start having “Living Well with Chronic

Conditions” classes beginning on

Thursday, August 8, 2013

from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center PT Room

Indian Wills and Estate Planning Services are now being offered to

all Chehalis Tribal Members who are 18 years and older.

This service is without cost to Chehalis Tribal members who

currently do not have a Will.

Please call Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741 to set up an

appointment and get the paperwork needed to get started.

Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center

This will be a 2 hour class held every week for 6 weeks. You must attend all

Contract Health Services

6 weeks. The sign up sheet will be available starting in July. This is a Self

Management class based on the Stanford University Chronic Disease SelfManagement Study.

Watch for more information coming next month.

Community Walk

Every third Thursday of the month, the Diabetes Prevention Program has a

community walk in competition with the other tribes Diabetes Prevention

programs. Any physical activity can count as long as you sign up and do at

lease 30 minutes of physical activity on the day of the walk.

Sign up sheets in the work out area for those who chose to be active

independently or in the work out center. Raffle for all participants (drawing

will be next day at noon).

For additional information, or to sign up in advance please contact Mary

Weber at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center 360-273-5504 EXT 1744 or

mweber@chehalistribe.org

Notification requirement for IHS/CHS

Health Care Payment

1. Call/notify the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center CHS before any nonemergency services are rendered to determine patient eligibility, medical

priority, and to set aside funds for payment.

2. In true emergencies, notify Contract Health Services within 72 hours

after the beginning of treatment.

3. Prior notification does not guarantee payment for services, unless all

CHS requirements are met.

4. Pre-authorization is mandatory and failure to comply is reason for denial

of payment.

For further information contact Joyce Thomas at 360-273-5504.

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Apple Health for Kids: Cost Effective Health Insurance for

Working Families Contributed by Apple Health for Kids

Success Story

As a hardworking mother of five children, Nina George’s life is busy. From

running her kids around to their various activities, helping her son with

special needs get stronger every day, and working full time, Nina has her

hands full.

Like any good mother, Nina works hard to keep her kids healthy too. It’s

no question; expenses add up quickly. That’s why a year and a half ago

Nina re-enrolled her kids in Apple Health for Kids, a free or low-cost health

insurance program for kids and teens in Washington State.

Four of Nina’s children receive coverage under Apple Health for Kids. Not

only is it a relatively quick and easy process to apply, but it has also had

a positive impact on her budget. “It covers two pairs of eyeglasses a year,

immunizations which I was paying out of pocket for before, I qualified

for a free cell phone, and AHFK recently paid for my daughters’ braces,”

says Nina. “It has been very helpful.” Nina also appreciates the reminders

she receives from the Apple Health for Kids service provider letting her

know it’s time for her kid’s immunizations and medical, dental and vision

check-ups, all of which are covered by the program. Needless to say, Apple

Health for Kids has been a great solution for otherwise stressful situations

that come with being a mother of five young children.

Apple Health for Kids has three levels of eligibility depending on a family’s

income: no premium, a $20 monthly premium per child, and a $30 premium

per child. The program provides health insurance for children whose

families are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, which means

that a family of four earning $5,700 per month would likely qualify for the

program. No family pays more than two premiums per household a month,

and all levels of Apple Health for Kids provide the same coverage and do

not require co-pays or deductibles.

As an enrolled tribal member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, her kids

are also covered under Indian Health Services. Nina wishes more tribal

members understood they can have secondary coverage through Apple

Health for Kids.

While four of her children receive coverage through Apple Health for Kids,

her son with special needs became eligible for fee-for-service coverage

through DSHS, providing him with access to services that were not

available to him before. Over the years, access to statewide health insurance

programs and resources has become much easier, beginning with Apple

Health for Kids.

Apple Health for Kids is exclusively for kids and teens in Washington and

covers medical, dental, vision and prescriptions. It also provides a network

of doctors, hospitals and clinics. It even covers things like x-rays, lab work,

maternity care, immunizations, well-child checks, and a 24-hour nurse

hotline. “In the midst of my busy life, it’s nice to know that I can rest a little

easier and use the time with my children not worrying about them receiving

their health care needs.”

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HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM NOW COVERS MORE KIDS

AND TEENS

and Hispanic/Latino populations

Apple Health for Kids offers Native

that currently have lower levels

American families a quality, free or

of enrollment. Several partners

low-cost insurance option

are assisting with outreach efforts,

including Community-Minded

More kids and teens in Washington

Enterprises, Catholic Charities of

State qualify for health insurance

the Diocese of Yakima, Kauffman

through Apple Health for Kids than

and Associates, Inc. and Desautel

ever before. Apple Health for Kids,

Hege Communications.

a free or low-cost health insurance

program for kids and teens in

“More families than ever are

Washington State, seeks to provide

looking for ways to save money, but

an affordable health insurance

still provide quality health care to

option to families across the state.

their children, and Apple Health for

With Apple Health for Kids, kids

Kids is the perfect solution,” said Jo

and teens under the age of 19

Ann Kauffman, MPH, President and

receive quality medical, dental,

CEO of Kauffman and Associates,

vision and prescription coverage.

Inc. “Families, including those who

In addition to having access to

use Indian Health Services, can

a network of doctors, hospitals

easily enroll to have access to things

and clinics, families will have

like x-rays, immunizations, wellno copays or deductibles. New

child checks and maternity care.”

federal guidelines mean most

families that make up to 300% of

The campaign is using an

the federal poverty level qualify.

innovative, research-based model to

Premiums range from free to $30

per child, depending upon a family’s promote easy enrollment and offer

one-to-one support for people going

household income. No family will

through the enrollment process.

pay more than two premiums. For

example, a family of four that makes

A new website, myapplehealth.org,

$5,700 per month likely qualifies

has been developed which simplifies

for $30 per child, per month health

the application and links enrollees

insurance premiums.

with representatives who can

About one third of the 83,000

help fill out the forms and answer

uninsured children in Washington

questions you may have. Phone

live in Pierce, King, Yakima,

interpreting is available in 240

and Clark counties. While the

languages.

Apple Health for Kids campaign

will include statewide outreach,

Hot Line: 1-877-543-7669

specifically reaching target

audiences in those four counties will

be a priority. Special attention will

be given to American Indian/Alaska

Native, Asian/Pacific Islander,

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Chehalis Tribal Law Enforcement

Vehicle Auction

These seized vehicles are being made available for bid to tribal members.

They can be viewed in the impound yard at the Department of Natural

Resources.

IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE COEUR D’ALENE TRIBE

OF THE COEUR D’ALENE RESERVATION

PLUMMER, IDAHO

In the Matter of:

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No. CV-GS-2013-0050

„„The bids must include the bidding tribal member’s name, phone number,

D.S.W- DOB: 09-06-09

THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES

OF THE CHEHALIS INDIAN

RESERVATION, SOCIAL

SERVICES DEPT.

Petitioners,

And

MARY WILSON and

ANTHONY COMBS

Respondents.

„„Winning bidder has 48 hours to pay and remove vehicle or it gets

TO: MARY WILSON, and ANTHONY COMBS

The silent auction will be open for bid for a week. All sealed bids need to

be placed at the Public Safety Building. The auction will start Monday, July

22 at 8:00 AM. The auction closes at the end of the business day on the

Friday, July 26 at 4:30 PM.

After notification of the winning bid, the new owners must pick up the

vehicle within two days.

Rules:

bid amount and vehicle they are bidding on.

defaulted to the next highest bidder.

„„Minimum bids are available below.

Vehicles available for auction

1998 Plymouth Voyager VIN:2P4FP2534WR736163

starting bid: $250.00

(Chehalis Tribal members ONLY)

1992 Lincoln Town Car VIN: 1LNLN81W5NY701026

starting bid: $250.00

(This vehicle is open to general community for bidding)

Please contact Akeisha Rainbolt, Administrative Assistance for Law

Enforcement, to view the vehicles at 360-709-1607. Business hours are

weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Healthy Families Project

Provides the following services:

„„Parenting skill development through positive native parenting practices

and resources

„„Support and assistance in accessing prenatal care for pregnant women

„„Provide developmental guidance and parent-child interaction support.

„„Provision of home visits for prenatal through 5 years.

„„Developmental and observational screening of the child, caregiver, and

family including home safety, developmental concerns, pre/post-natal

depression in mothers, domestic violence and family social support

„„Referral and linkages to other health, developmental, mental health,

community and educational supports for the child, caregiver and family

as appropriate.

For more information please contact: Christibeth Burnett, Healthy Families

Project Home Visitor; Chehalis Tribal Education Department at

360-709-1627 or by email: bdodge@chehalistribe.org

SUMMONS

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a complaint has been filed against

you in the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court, Sub-Agency, Plummer, Idaho by the

above-named Petitioners and you are hereby directed to file a written Answer

or written Motion in defense of said Complaint no more than twenty (20)

days after the publication of this notice. You are further notified that unless

you do so within the time herein specified, the Petitioners may take judgment

against you as prayed for in the Petition. You may contact the Tribal Court at:

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court, 29 Route 32, Plummer, Idaho; (208) 686-1777.

The nature of the claim against you is: Petition filed for Recognition of

Foreign Judgment Re: D.S.W., a minor Indian child.

DATED this 9th day of July, 2013.

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation...

“People of the Sands”

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necessarily the opinions of this publication or the Chehalis Tribal

Business Committee.

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Contributing writers, artists, and photographers include Chehalis tribal

community members and staff. Submission deadline: 6th of each month

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Business Committee

Tribal Center (360) 273-5911

420 Howanut Road

Oakville, WA 98568

(360) 709-1726 (office)

(360) 273-5914 (fax)

fshortman@chehalistribe.org

Chehalis Tribe’s Vision Statement

To be a thriving, self-sufficient,

sovereign people, honoring our past

and serving current

and future generations

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David Burnett, Chairman

Ray “Barnaby” Canales, Vice Chairman

Farley Youckton, Treasurer

Cheryle Starr, Secretary

Dan Gleason, Sr., 5th Council Member

Chehalis Tribal

Newsletter Staff:

Fred Shortman,

Communications

Coordinator

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Happy Birthday to Tribal Members Born in July

Congratulations Ladies

Gail, Diana and Frances

Happy Birthday

Haley Parkinson

Happy Birthday

Christina Hicks

We Love You!

We love You!

Your Family & Friends

Mom, Brothers

Payton & Family

Congratulations

&

Happy Birthday

Jodie Smith

Happy Birthday

wishes to my first born.

Cal Bray who has brought so

much joy my life..love you so

much~~Mom

Happy Birthday

Shyann Ortivez

On accomplishing your goals!

Love Sylvia

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We Love You!

Mom, Dad & Family

Happy Birthday

Gary Ortivez III

You make us so proud!

Keep up the good work.

Love Mom, Dad & Family

You make us proud!

Love Fred,

Cedes, & Tony

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Culture Matters in Indian Child Welfare

The Confederated Tribes of the

Chehalis Reservation (Chehalis

Tribe) is moving Indian Child

Welfare forward by exercising its

right to sovereignty. Instead of

placing native children who are in

out of home care into Washington

state licensed foster homes,

when necessary, we will place

our children into foster homes

certified by the Chehalis Tribe

Foster Care Licensing Program.

In a government to government

agreement with Washington state

and in meeting United States federal

minimum requirements for foster

care licensing, the Chehalis tribe

will hold jurisdiction over its own

foster homes. This is good for

the tribe, for ensuring culture, and

protecting our children.

“We know from research that

American Indian children in the

child welfare system who are

connected to native culture thrive

and do much better than those who

are not.” The Indian Child Welfare

Act (ICWA) of 1978, requires that

every state court dependency case

involving an American Indian/

Alaska Native child adhere to

specific requirements. The act

generally requires that Native

children, once removed, be placed

whenever possible in homes that

reflect their unique cultures and

values and that tribes be involved

in placement decisions. These

requirements are intended to protect

the integrity and future of tribal

communities by protecting their

children’s cultural identity and tribal

citizenship (National CASA, The

Connection, Winter 2009). Culture

matters.

The Chehalis Tribe Foster Care

Licensing Program is underway

in its development and will begin

implementation in the coming

month. Kim Burdick, who comes to

Chehalis from the Quinault Indian

Nation is the program’s Foster Care

Recruiter and Licensor. Her office

is located in the Chehalis Tribe

Resource Center and office phone

number is 360-709-1782.

We can help you help a child!

Through the Chehalis Tribe Foster

Care Licensing Program available at

no cost is:

„„Assistance and follow through

Staff Profile: ICW Foster Care Recruiter

It is good to be here.

My name is Kim

Burdick and I am the

Foster Care Recruiter

and Licensor with

Chehalis Tribe ICW.

This is a new and

exciting program for the

Chehalis Tribe. We will

be licensing our own

foster homes!

Before that I spent

7 years with the

Children’s Advocacy

Center of Grays Harbor

in Montesano as their

Family Educator (and

other titles as needed).

This is where I found

my niche and place.

Advocating for and

supporting children and

families is where my

heart is.

Just a little about who I

am... I am a mommy of

Kim Burdick

two beautiful children.

Currently I am

Foster Care Recruiter

My daughter, Aubrey

completing my Bachelor

ICW Program

is 9 years old and my

of Arts Degree with The

son, Beau is 7 years old. They are the

Evergreen State College, Reservation

best of who I am. My husband’s name

Based Community Determined Program

is Hank. He works for the Westport

at the Quinault site. I will graduate

Shipyard. We’ve shared the last fifteen

Spring, 2014. This is so exciting! It has

years together. I am an auntie, a sister,

been a long journey with my education

and a daughter. My mama, Terry is a

and I will be the first in my family to

strong and beautiful woman. She works receive a BA. I am honored to teach

as a Chemical Dependency Professional my children that education is a valuable

for the Quinault Indian Nation.

part of who they can become.

I come to the Chehalis Tribe from

Quinault Indian Nation. I was

employed as their Domestic Violence

Prevention Program Coordinator.

My office is located in the Resource

Center. Please stop by for a chat! I

look forward to getting to know our

community. I’ll be seeing you!

with the application process

„„Foster Parent Pre-service Training

„„Home safety assistance

„„Continuing education/training

„„Resources and referrals

„„Respite care

Foster care is many things. Whether

you are in it for the long haul or are

just interested in becoming licensed

to be available as an emergency

placement or as a respite home to

give other foster parents a break,

you are needed! Our children,

parents, and community need you.

Please drop by for a chat to find out

how you can help.

Kim’s office phone number is 360709-1782.

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE

CHEHALIS RESERVATION

FOSTER CARE LICENSING PROGRAM

CONTACT:

Kim Burdick, Foster Care Licensor

360-709-1782

kburdick@chehalistribe.org

FOSTER PARENT TRAINING

“EXTENDING OUR FAMILIES THROUGH UNITY”

“Extending our Families through Unity” is

based on traditions and cultures of Indian

people. It is designed to address issues Native

American foster parents have identified as

important. In Native cultures, children are

considered sacred beings. The underlying

philosophy of this training is to help children

grow to meet their potential in mind, body,

spirit and emotions.

WHERE: Chehalis Tribe

Social Services Conference Room

WHEN: COMING SOON! TO BE

ANNOUNCED

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

“This project supported by Administration for Native Americans Grant# 90NA8230-01-00”

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Youth Center News

Youth Center Staff Profiles

Hello, I’d like to introduce

myself to the Chehalis

community. My name is

Melvin Samuel III. I am 28

years old. I am currently

working at the youth center.

I grew up in New Orleans,

playing basketball at

Renton High School, and

college ball for Centralia.

Life back when I was

growing up was rough due

to the violence back there.

I have one three year old

son and his name is Liam

and his mother’s name is

Stephanie Medina.

The Evergreen State College Longhouse and the Washington State

Historical Society are hosting the seventh annual In the Spirit celebration of

contemporary Native arts in the Northwest at the Washington State History

Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. The event includes a

juried art exhibition that runs through August 18. The exhibition features

the works of 21 artists whose art explores intersections between traditional

and contemporary forms. In the Spirit culminates with an art market and

festival from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 17. The event will

showcase the talents of Native American performers and feature vendors

selling an assortment of arts and craft items.

I want to be a role model

for the kids so they can

be successful in life. My

goal is to try to get the

Melvin Samuel III

kids off the street and put a

Youth Center Staff

basketball in their hands. I

love the game of basketball. I want to teach and share with the youth about

teamwork and life skills the game has to offer. One day I want to become a

high school basketball coach. Maybe even try to coach in the NBA.

I encourage the kids to say, “I can do it! I will be successful in whatever I

do.”

Hell’rr my name is

Brandon Canales. I am 20

years young. My parents

are Alicia and Barnaby

Canales. I have been

working at the youth center

since November 2012. I

went to school at Rochester

up until my senior year and

I transferred to Oakville

and graduated last year.

I enjoy playing basketball.

I love the kids and the kids

love me!

Brandon Canales

Youth Center Staff

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In the Spirit Contemporary Native American Art Exhibit

and Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival

Visitors viewing the In the Spirit Contemporary Native American Art

exhibit will see two-and three-dimensional artworks that draw upon

concepts deeply rooted in indigenous philosophies and experiences. Both

traditional and contemporary forms will be on display, including woven

objects of adornment, paintings, beadwork, sculpture, prints and more.

Awards are made each year to recognize outstanding works of art. This

year, Best of Show was awarded to “Yeili daax’oonda heen taakw: Raven’s

Fourth Winter” by Shaadoo’tlaa Tinaa’yeil (Tlingit). The Honoring the

Northwest prize was awarded to “Wocus Gatherers” by Kaila FarrellSmith (Klamath), Honoring Tradition went to “Chief’s Lightning Regalia”

by Misty Kalama-Archer (Puyallup), Honoring Innovation was awarded

to “Recycled Flying Head” by Linley Logan (Seneca), and the Legacy

Gallery Print Prize was given to “Seaweed Gatherer” by Denise Emerson

(Skokomish). The Peoples’ Choice Award will be announced during the

afternoon of August 17, giving exhibit visitors the opportunity to cast a vote

for their favorite work.

The In the Spirit Art Market & Festival on August 17 is a daylong event

of cultural sharing located at the Washington State History Museum.

The entertainment schedule includes the Haandei I Jin Dance Group

and Alaska Kuteeya Dancers, musicians Vince Redhouse (Navajo) and

acclaimed rock band, Scatter Their Own, as well as the Puyallup Canoe

Family and others. The In the Spirit Arts Market offers one-of-a-kind

gifts and art from some of the finest Native artists and craftspeople in

our region. Baskets and weavings, clothing, jewelry, prints and carvings

are just some of the items that will

be on sale. The festival will take

place indoors, and all performances

will be in the auditorium. For

directions to the museum, visit www.

washingtonhistory.org/page.aspx?=85.

The Longhouse Education and

Cultural Center, “House of Welcome,”

is a public service center located at

The Evergreen State College. Its

mission is to promote indigenous

arts and cultures through education,

Washington State History Museum

cultural preservation, creative

1811 Pacific Avenue,

expression and economic development.

Downtown Tacoma

For more information about the

For more information:

Longhouse, visit www.evergreen.edu/

Phone:

1-888 BE THERE

longhouse.

Website: WashingtonHistory.org

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Fatherhood Fishing Day continued from page 1

families to fish, and stocking it with you to our Fisheries in making it a

fish for our special day. A big thank special and successful day!

Fatherhood fishing day is one of our favorite activities. Nothing

better than spending the day fishing, and yelling “Fish On!”

Annual Picnic

2013 Head Start Graduation

Friday evening was all

about reflecting and

making memories as 27

Head Start graduates

walked down the aisle

to celebrate a great year

filled with growing,

learning, and playing at

Chehalis Tribal Early

Learning. A special thank

you to the Lucky Eagle

Casino for the dinner

provided for our families

in celebration of our 2013

graduating class.

Marie Bird gave the

opening prayer and Curtis

DuPuis gave the dinner

Head Start children walking in line

blessing. Best wishes for

during the graduation ceremony at the

our graduates as they start Community Center

kindergarten this upcoming

September. We will miss your smiles! It was a busy two days for our

program but seeing everyone together was awesome to witness.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, kitchen staff, and our wonderful teachers

for making our 2012-2013 program year a great one!

Even with the rain, families came out to take part in the fun and

games scheduled for the day.

On Friday, June 14 we held our

End of the Year 2013 Picnic at the

covered area and playground at the

Community Center. Families came

out (even though it was raining)

to take part in the fun and games

provided by our Early Learning

staff. Children were seen laughing

and enjoying the day.

Chehalis Tribal Early Learning Programs

Now Accepting Applications!!!

Ages 6 weeks to

5 years old

and expectant mothers too!

Childcare is also available!

Highly qualified staff and a

wonderful program for families!

Applications for Early Head Start,

Head Start and our Expectant

Mother’s/Home Based Program

Please call for more information

360-273-5514

or stop by for an application!

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We want to thank the Lucky Eagle

Casino for their volunteered hours

donated to the grill and for serving

all of our families a wonderful

lunch.

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Parks and Recreation Planning Meeting

Come discuss the future of parks and outdoor recreation! We want your

input.

What do you want to do outside? Would you ever use a bike path? Do you

want to see more classes or activities for families? Are you interested in

seeing a quad trail built? Or maybe you want to have more playground or

park equipment for our kids. Come to a community meeting and let the

Planning Department know!

The Chehalis Planning Department is currently working on a parks and

recreation plan, and we are counting on you to help us plan new outdoor

recreation activities. You can help plan future parks just by letting us know

about your favorite activities. The parks plan will help the Tribe decide

what types of activities people want to do and what types of parks we could

invest in. We want the parks and recreation plan to meet the needs of you

and your families, both now and in the future.

If you are interested in exploring the future of parks, playgrounds, quads,

bikes, sports, and other fun outdoor activities, please come to a community

Come join the Chehalis Canoe Family along our journey. This is the

planning meeting to share your ideas. The parks and recreation planning

schedule for the Chehalis Canoe Family. Feel free to join in anywhere along meeting will be on Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room

the canoe journey, learning to share with the canoe families, and travel with at the Community

“One Heart, One Mind” through the Puget Sound waterways. Community

Center. Food and

support is greatly appreciated as we practice our culture with the Elders,

drinks will be

youth, and other canoe families. This is a Drug/Alcohol and Violence Free

provided. Stop by

Journey! Everyone is welcome!

on the August 20,

and tell us what

Itinerary

you think. Your

Blessing of the Canoe – tuulap tit wiA (Tu-lap ti weah)

comments and

at Sylvia Cayenne’s – Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00 AM

suggestions will

Travel to Elwha

help the Planning

Department

The Journey on the Water Begins

know what the

July 23 Leave for Elwha

community

July 24 Elwha

needs. The parks

July 25 Pillar Point

plan can only be

July 26 Neah Bay

successful if we

July 27 Ozette

know what you

July 28 La Push

want.

July 29 La Push

July 30

Hoh River

For more

July 31

Queets

information,

August 1 Quinault

contact:

For more information regarding the journey see paddletoquinault.org

Jeneé Penn at

360-709-1620.

Potlatch Protocal begins August 1

For more information please contact Sylvia Cayenne at 360-888-6638.

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