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Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe

31912 Little Boston Road NE

Kingston, WA 98346

Telephone: 360-297-2646

Fax: 360-297-7097

www.pgst.nsn.us

info@pgst.nsn.us

PGST Vision Statement

Our vision is to achieve the full potential of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign

nation to be self-sufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated, and respected.

PGST Mission Statement

The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure

self-determination and self-sufficiency through visionary leadership. We will ensure the

health, welfare, and economic success of a vibrant community through education, economic development, preservation, and protection of the rich culture, traditions, language, homelands, and natural resources of our Tribe.

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Leadership

Tribal Council

Jeromy Sullivan

Chairman

Chris Tom

Vice Chairman

Renee Veregge

Council Person I

Donovan Ashworth

Council Person II

Matthew Ives

Council Person III

Jamie Aikman

Council Person IV

Entity Directors

Kelly Sullivan

Executive Director

Kara Wright

Admin. Dir. of Tribal Services

Betty Decoteau

CFO

Chris Plancentia

CEO, Noo-Kayet

Audrey Gugel

Admin. Dir. of Tribal Goverment

Leo Culloo

General Manager

The Point Casino

Nic’cola Armstrong

Executive Director

Tribal Gaming Agency

Joan Garrow

Executive Director

PGS Foundation

Margaret Tom

Executive Director

PGS Housing Authority

2018 PGST Annual Report

Table of Contents

Message from the Tribal Chairman

Employee Tenure Recognition

Port Gamble S’Klallam Stats

GOAL: Increase educational opportunities for Tribal members of all ages.

GOAL: Manage growth in a manner that ensures that future generations have adequate land and

housing; that needed infrastructure and Tribal facilities are well planned, coordinated, and developed;

and that the costs of growth are considered.

GOAL: Diversify the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal economy in order to be less dependent on

governmental funds and gaming revenues.

GOAL: Preserve and restore S’Klallam Tribal history, language, and culture within the Port

Gamble S’Klallam community, our partners, and surrounding communities.

GOAL: Enhance the health and wellness of the Tribal community.

GOAL: Assure public safety on the reservation and in treaty rights areas.

GOAL: Protect and enhance treaty rights in all of our usual and accustomed areas and all traditional

hunting and gathering grounds for Tribal members of all ages.

GOAL: Create more job opportunities for Tribal members.

GOAL: Maintain high standards in the administration of Tribal government and the conduct of

Tribal business enterprises.

GOAL: Maintain and develop financial systems for the Tribe to ensure financial security,

stability, and growth into the future.

GOAL: Create an environment that supports and encourages staff engagement with the Port

Gamble S’Klallam community outside of the office.

GOAL: Assure the reservation public spaces are clean, safe, and well maintained.

In Remembrance

2018 PGST Annual Report

Message from the Tribal Chairman

Chairman Sullivan with members of Reentry staff at an event in late 2018.

Looking back on 2018, there were many

achievements, including progress on programs

and initiatives that Tribal leadership and staff

have been working on for years. This report

highlights those accomplishments and how

they further the goals set forth by Tribal Council.

in 2013 when we were notified that we needed

an enforcement agreement with the State in

order to hunt in parts of Sol Suc and Dickey. Unfortunately, a series of events lead to

this process not moving forward. We are now

working with a new WDFW director and are

hopeful that this issue will come to a satisfying

resolution.

Before I jump into specifics regarding the work

done over the past year, I want to thank our A hunting issue that was resolved in 2018

dedicated staff and directors. Their tireless hard was the court case commonly referred to as

work every day improves the lives of everyone Skokomish vs. Leonard Forsman (Suquamish).

in our community.

Our Tribe supported Suquamish in this lawIn 2018, we continued to work on our out- suit, which started when Skokomish attemptstanding issues with the State regarding hunt- ed to establish primary rights throughout the

ing. As many of you know, this dispute started whole of the Hood Canal and adjacent lands.

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2018 PGST Annual Report

Message from the Tribal Chairman (continued)

George Jones, left, and Will Shift navigate a cane in Port Gamble Bay. Matthew Wion pulls a canoe further out in the Bay.

The restoration and protection of the Bay and surrounding areas remains a top priority for PGST Natural Resources.

We learned that Skokomish would likely use a sustain salmon runs for generations to come.

similar argument to push our hunters out of

the area. The case was ultimately thrown out As is always the case, these are just a few of the

Natural Resources issues our Tribe dealt with in

of court.

2018. Others include the Pope Resources meUnfortunately, our support of Suquamish in diation, negotiations with the Lummi Nation

this matter has caused a rift between our Tribe over their claim to Usual & Accustomed rights

and Skokomish. It is my hope we can mend in the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and mitigation

this relationship and continue to work togeth- resolutions with the Navy. To this last point,

er on our many common issues and interests. the funds from Navy mitigation have helped

us continue shellfish enhancement projects,

With the support of Maia Bellon, Director of including seeding beaches, surveying for geoDept of Ecology; Ron Allen, Chair of James- duck tracts, and operating our FLUPSYs.

town; and Brian Cladoosby, Chair of Swinomish, I was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to A Natural Resources issue resolved in 2018

the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, which was the Culverts case, which was brought by

support projects that protect or restore salmon our Tribe and 20 others in 2001 arguing that

habitat. It is an honor to be a part of this group many culverts in Washington State are placed,

and work on projects that will strengthen and designed, or have deteriorated in a way that

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2018 PGST Annual Report

Message from the Tribal Chairman (continued)

makes fish passage near impossible. In June, the U.S. Supreme

Court announced it has deadlocked, which ultimately upheld a ruling from a lower court

that sided with the tribes.

A few other highlights:

This past year saw the opening of the High Point cannabis

shop. It has been performing

well, beyond expectations, in

fact. While we’re very proud of

the work done here, we recognize the challenges of this business and are actively working

with state and federal agencies

to ensure the best outcomes for

our community and our investment.

Theodore “Ted” George, who was the first recipient of the award named in his honor.

Wellness Court has been in the planning for

some time and is expected to kick off Winter

2019. This Courts program will allow individuals being prosecuted through the criminal

courts to receive a deferral if the defendant has

chemical and/or substance abuse issues. This

program will work closely with Reentry, which

continues to see success using a holistic approach to change the lives of those with addiction issues who want to reintegrate back into

our community.

Health Services was awarded a $2 million grant

from Indian Health Services for the construction of a new, two-story Health and Wellness

building. This facility will allow for the full integration of all healthcare services—including

medical, dental, and wellness—under one roof.

Finally, this past year saw the establishment

of the Theodore “Ted” George Legacy Award,

which honors a lifetime of dedicated service

and advancement of the education, cultural preservation, sovereignty, treaty rights protection, and unity of Tribal people across the

Nation. The first recipient was Ted—a small

thank you for his work in making the lives of

all Tribal members so much better.

Sincerely,

Jeromy Sullivan

Tribal Chairman

2018 PGST Annual Report

Employee Tenure Recognition

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is grateful to have such dedicated employees. The following individuals were recognized in 2018 for their service

to the Tribe.

* Indicates enrolled Port Gamble S’Klallam member.

Five Years Service

Fifteen Years Service

Alfread Arciaga

Tiffany DeCoteau-Avalos*

Dwayne DeCoteau-Ives*

Sasheen DeCoteau*

Stella Fa’aita

Kaysee Hendricks-Fulton

Roxanne Hockett*

Rhonda Holland

Mariah Ives*

Matika Marino*

Celia Pederson

Kathryn Perry

Brittany Reynolds

Marie Tabanera-Herrick

Susan Anderson

Kyle Carpenter*

Kara Horton*

Ronald Leibold

Jacqueline Taylor

Hatsi Trevathan*

Lena Tunkara*

Ten Years Service

Danielle Folz*

Mary Hanna*

Traci Hendricks

Sandra Horton*

Susan Purser

Shayna Reynolds*

Nicole Venneman*

Twenty Years Service

Shannon Harshman

Kelly Sullivan*

Twenty-Five Years Service

William Jones, Jr.*

Eugene Purser*

Penny Purser*

Sharon Purser

2018 PGST Annual Report

Port Gamble S’Klallam Stats

Enrolled Members: 1,310

Tribal Employment

• Tribal Government,

including Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation and Heronswood:

298 (59% Tribal)

• Noo-Kayet Development Corporation,

including Point Casino & Hotel, Gliding Eagle, and High Point:

345 (22% Tribal)

Tribal Land Base

1789 Total Acres

1707.47 Reservation Land

59.80 Acres Off Reservation Trust Lands

22.19 Acres Off Reservation Fee Lands

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Increase educational opportunities for Tribal members of all ages.

Domynique Purser receives her certificate from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business’ Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Program.

Noo-Kayet Development Corporation has supported Tribal members attending this program for the past two years.

During school year 2017-2018, Early

Childhood Education (ECE) completed almost 2,500 hours of early learning

services to our Tribe’s youngest members.

This included a summer program for children entering Kindergarten held in partnership with the Tribal education department and Wolfle Elementary.

For the current school year, ECE is providing services to 41 PGST community

infants and toddlers. These kids will, as a

part of their regular lessons, learn about

PGST culture and language, which the department has been increasingly integrating

into lesson plans.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation secured funding for the Middle

School Summer Program as well as the Career & Education department’s new Mapping S’Klallam Futures—a project to track

and support educational and career development of students.

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Increase educational opportunities for Tribal members of all ages.

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In 2018, the Foundation also offered a

four-day Small Engine Service & Repair

workshop and, for 2019, is planning 16

new plant-related classes to be held at Heronswood.

As a part of the Summer Youth program,

Utilities oversaw an orientation on the

correct way to use various tools and equipment, including machinery like lawn mowers and weed eaters.

Tribal Police completed several town hall

meetings on emergency management, narcotics, and home safety.

Reentry and Wellness Court helps par-

ticipants obtain GEDs and, if applicable,

post-secondary education.

Human Resources collaborated with

Our Community Garden and related

various departments and staff throughout

the year to bring training to employees.

This included sessions on Domestic Violence Awareness, Leadership Coaching, using Excel, Summer Youth Orientation, and

Employee Benefits.

The Little Boston Library holds

In addition, every year, including in 2018,

staff members were given access to Fraud

Prevention Training. This helps with personal education as well as helping with internal controls and fraud awareness.

events/activities educated the community

on gardening practices and how to use fresh

ingredients from the garden for different

recipes.

monthly STEM programs for families on

a variety of topics that have included edible

bird houses, Lego building challenges, and

circuitry puzzles.

Natural Resources partners with local

schools on field trips and classroom presentations to help educate students on resource, environmental, and treaty issues.

They also work to bridge the knowledge

gap between PGST elders and experienced

harvesters with Tribal youth.

For each of the past two years, Noo-Kayet

Development Corporation has sponsored

two Tribal members to attend the Tribal

Gaming and Hospitality program through

the University of Washington’s Foster

School of Business. In 2018, NKDC hosted a session at The Point Hotel where staff

gave presentations to the students on Tribal

economic development and hotel management.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Manage growth in a manner that ensures that future generations

have adequate land and housing; that needed infrastructure and

Tribal facilities are well planned, coordinated, and developed; and

that the costs of growth are considered.

Tribal Council adopted Master Plans for

Warrior Ridge, Heronswood, and the Business

Park. This was a multi-year process that required

input and work from various departments, staff

members, and outside consultants.

The Planning department facilitated several activities in 2018, including construction

of the campus drainage and wetlab projects,

utilities planning for new buildings, and

completion of the fire alarm retrofit for Tribal

campus buildings.

Through the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation, Heronswood saw several upgrades

including new exterior paint and a new roof

on the Garden House as well as dramatic improvements to the events plaza.

The Grants department has been instrumental in seeking and applying for funds that

will allow for infrastructure and growth of

the Tribal campus. This includes: $2 million

from Indian Health Service for the Health &

Wellness building and an additional $2 million from the Department of Commerce for

Building Communities Fund Program.

to rent homes outside the reservation. Several

other families saw aid in the form of money

for move-in and transitional housing costs.

The department also renovated seven on-reservation homes that were badly in need of repairs.

Early Childhood Education was award-

Tribal Police has added one detective to

ed an Early Head Start Expansion grant to

help renovate four infant/toddler classrooms

and add a toddler transition classroom. This

work began in June 2018 and is expected to

be complete in 2019.

ECE also addressed health and safety issues

including working with maintenance to assure proper depth of fall zone material in

outdoor play areas on the Tribal Center campus. The department also received a grant to

expand freezer storage to be able to provide

meals for up to 84 enrolled children.

Housing provided assistance to 18 families

provide better services as the community

changes and grows.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Diversify the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal economy in order to be

less dependent on governmental funds and gaming revenues.

in the restoration and

maintenance of the garden, donating the 2018

equivalent of $67,000 of

in-kind skilled labor.

Natural Resources has

Heronswood increased Plant Sales in 2018.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation added a Foundation Associate to

their team, allowing them to increase their

ability to research and apply for grants.

Heronswood has significantly increased

the number of paid and ticketed events it

holds on the property, including Haunted

Heronswood, lectures, private tours, and

Christmas and spring teas, among others. In addition, in 2018, the garden was

open more often to the public and they expanded their membership numbers, which

included annual dues of $30 to $1000.

Volunteers continued to play a big role

continued to identify economic opportunities for

Tribal members to make

(more) money on fishing, harvesting, and other

elements of a traditional

lifestyle. With the newly

deployed FLUPSYs, they

are developing high-quality oysters that, they hope,

within the next few years, will result in a

business opportunity with the Noo-Kayet

Development Corporation to sell to highend markets.

In addition to developing new, non-gaming businesses like Miller Bay Properties,

Kountry Korner, High Point, and others,

Noo-Kayet Development Corporation works closely with Tribal Council

and government to ensure investments and

assets are being well managed.

Health Services has increased oppor-

tunities for expanded healthcare services,

increasing third party revenues that help

support the PGST economy.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Preserve and restore S’Klallam Tribal history, language, and culture

within the Port Gamble S’Klallam community, our partners, and

surrounding communities.

A youth paints a salmon during an art event hosted by Career & Education.

Our Cultural Resources department collaborates with various Tribal departments,

public schools, and other organizations to

provide cultural enrichment, generate cultural sensitivity, and promote authenticity, while

preserving and perpetuating the S’Klallam culture for generations to come. In 2018, they offered several programs and activities including

cedar and squasum berry harvesting trips to

Indian Island. They also provided community

cultural classes on such topics as wool weaving,

traditional teas, smoked clams, mini-drums,

and Coast Salish design, among others.

Court Services—through its Crime Vic-

tim, Reentry, Wellness Court, and Tribal

Courts—endeavor to provide programming

specific to PGST culture.

Health Services recognizes that culture

is an integral part of the healing process for

mental health issues, addiction, and many

physical health problems. As such, they strive

to include culture in all their programming.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Preserve and restore S’Klallam Tribal history, language, and culture

within the Port Gamble S’Klallam community, our partners, and

surrounding communities.

(continued)

Career & Education coordinated an art

event that fostered Elder artists mentoring

youth in S’Klallam art, language, and storytelling. In addition, the department provided professional development training on

S’Klallam history and culture to new North

Kitsap School District staff as well as secondary teachers, community, and students

at Peninsula College.

who worked in lumber mills and forestry

with an interpretive living museum.

In 2018, all five of the attorneys from PGST’s

Legal department spoke at various legal

seminars, colleges, and government agencies

to educate others about tribal sovereignty, social services, and cultural practices.

Through their Culture Specialist, Early

Childhood Education provides language and culture training to staff, increased

culture curriculum in seven classrooms, and

continues to develop materials that support

S’Klallam language and culture. The department also provided a number of specific

S’Klallam cultural activities to support family engagement throughout the year, including Spring Salmon Bake, Children’s Honoring, and Family Culture Night, among

others.

During and leading up to October’s Haunted Heronswood event, S’Klallam Legends

of Slapu, Wild Man, and Raven and Crow

were featured throughout the garden. Also

in 2018, Heronswood staff began to work

on a Stumpery project to honor S’Klallams

The legend of Slapu came to life at Heronswood.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Enhance the health and wellness of the Tribal community.

In 2019, a new Health & Wellness building will break ground. This is being funded,

in part, through a grant from Indian Health

Services. Once completed, this new facility

will greatly enhance the health and wellness

of the Tribal community by providing localized and dedicated support under one roof.

The Healthy Workplace initiative continued in 2018. This included a Walking

Club organized by the Health Services department and healthy snacks purchased and

delivered to all Tribal departments by Human Resources, as well as periodic employee

emails with tips on exercise, healthy eating,

and stress reduction.

Other wellness initiatives included National

Walk at Lunch Day, National Get Fit Don’t

Sit Day, Women’s Health Month, and Men’s

Health Month.

Housing assisted 14 low income elders

with emergency home repairs, including

handicap ramps, cleaning roof/gutters, roof

replacements, bathroom repairs, electrical

service repair, and removal of dangerous

trees, among others.

Our Community Garden provided fresh

fruits and vegetables to community members for free.

The Legal department created code to allow

for a Dental Health Provider licensing. They

also worked on the Tribe’s behalf on issues

related to inter-agency relations, self-governance, health care, and the ongoing opioid

litigation.

Child & Family Services continues to

Tribal Police has improved its capability

increase access to food, energy assistance,

and cash as needed to provide for the needs

of PGST’s families.

In 2018, Early Childhood Education

managed a number of classes and initiatives to

help make families and kids healthier. These

included Healthy Smiles training, Natural

Remedies, Conscious Discipline, and collaborating with Tribal Police to provide 50

car seats to PGST children. The department

also distributed copies of “What to do When

Your Child is Sick” to all 48 enrolled families

and provided a flu immunization clinic for

ECE staff, parents, and kids.

to respond to domestic violence, sex crimes,

and illegal narcotics issues.

2018 PGST Annual Report

Goal:

Assure public safety on the reservation and in treaty rights areas.

In 2018, the Legal department reviewed

and consulted on the Inter-Local agreement

related to jurisdiction under the Violence

Against Women and Tribal Law and Order

Acts. They also helped amend or clarify several points in the PGST Law & Order Code

as well as collaborated with Tribal Police on

department policies.

The Natural Resources Enforcement

Team works collaboratively with Tribal Police and the Washington State Department of

Fish and Wildlife Police to provide the most

effective and professional enforcement possible to protect treaty rights and resources.

Tribal Police has in-

with the justice system to help them successfully reintegrate into the community.

Heronswood is diligent about maintain-

ing a safe environment for all in the garden.

In 2018, this included providing a traffic

control officer at all Plant Sale & Garden

Opens, removing dangerous trees and limbs,

and leveling garden pathways. Safety is also

the guiding principle of the Heronswood

Master Plan.

Natural Resources Enforcement and Tribal Police work

together and independently to ensure safety throughout

all the areas used by the Tribal community.

creased staff by one detective, improved internal processes to address domestic

violence and illegal narcotics, and invested in staff education to improve capability to investigate crimes.

Court Services works in

hand with law enforcement

to maintain the safety of

victims and the community. In addition, department

programming utilizes a holistic approach with defendants to address root causes