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April 2013

LNSO Featured Artist: Cyaltsa, Section 1, page 17

Q u o l NWIC Eagles, AIHEC basketball champions, Section 2, page 1

Boxing results, Section 2, page 16

Keystone Pipeline Tribes fight to protect land, water, air, animals, and fish from environmental impacts

Idle No More, Section 2, page 13

What you might not know about Bullying Submitted by Communications staff On March 12, 2013, Lummi Nation School hosted a Parent Advisory Committee Meeting with the focus on, “What you might not know about Bullying.”

Heriditary Chief Tsilixw of Lummi Nation. Submitted by Julie Jefferson Communications Director On Friday, March 22nd, 2013, the US Senate voted 62-37, seventeen of those were Democrats that joined the Republicans, in favor of the Keystone XL pipeline project. An analysis by Reuters states that the goal of the March 22nd amendment was to pave the way for bills before both the Senate and the House that would give Keystone XL approval power to Congress. The bipartisan amendment to the Senate budget resolution was introduced by North Dakota Republican, John Hoeven, and Montana Democrat, Max Baucus. Hoeven spoke with reporters before the Senate vote and endorsed the 800,000-barrel-per-day, 7 billion dollar pipeline project. Pete Lehner, Executive Director of the Natural Resource Defense Council said, “their symbolic vote doesn’t change the law or the truth about this dangerous project.” While ExxonMobil’s Vice President of Public and Governmental affairs noted

support of the Keystone Pipeline project continues to grow with 6 additional votes from last year. Ken Cohen,

oil after it gets to the Gulf, but when it comes through Oklahoma it will be a hot, toxic cocktail of tar sand, benzene, arsenic, and a variety of other chemicals. TransCanada is destroying about 90% of the historic structures and sacred sites in its path and refuses to tell the tribes exactly what chemicals will be running through this giant pipeline.”

In a press release Opposing Keystone XL, the Coalition Against Keystone XL, shared that at a National rally on February 17, the focus was on opposition to the pipeline in Oklahoma. Oklahomians, Camp-Horinek and And Whitman, a memWhitman are among those who have spoken emphati- ber of the Yuchi/Muckogee Creek Tribes adds, “Our cally against the KXL. concerns also go far beyond The TransCanada pipe- what might happen here,” line crosses the territories says Whitman, a member of of several Oklahoma tribes the Yuchi/Muskogee Creek and tribal members from tribes. “Because of the extracacross the state have taken tion of the Tar Sands, we are a stand against the pipe- currently witnessing the devline. Camp-Horinek, who is astation of lands considered Ponca, says the majority of sacred by indigenous people Ponca citizens oppose KXL in Canada. Opposing the and are concerned about Keystone XL pipeline means the potential for devastating standing in solidarity with environmental consequences all our Native brothers and from leaks and ruptures. sisters in the Northern US In that same press re- and Canada,” he says. lease, Fannie Bates with the Public comment period Coalition Against Keystone remains open until April 15, XL shared, “TransCanada 2013, on the State Departtold all the tribes that they ment’s draft environmental would be transporting crude assessment. The assessoil though this pipeline. That ment finds that there would is simply not true. This tar be little net effect on jobs, sand will become synthetic climate change or further

Parents, tribal members, and community members were invited to join in on the discussion. Presenters Lisa Taft and Jennifer Teets spoke about Bullying, what it is, types of Bullying, consequences of Bullying, Common views and Myths, development in the Alberta and signs of Bullying. oil sands, the source of the Discussion included rough crude that would be the presenters and concarried to refineries in Texas cerned family with sharing on the Gulf Coast. However, of bullying happening from opponents of the project, grades Pre-K up to High which include many tribes, School. say that the report is riddled Types of Bullying: with inaccuracies and exaggerated claims of tribal con- • Exclusion sultation, and have urged tribal members to register • Cyber-bullying their opinions. • Physical aggression Across Indian Country • Harassment Tribal Governments fight to protect the land, water, air, • Stealing families, communities, and future generations, from • Alliance building many devastating, destruct- • Taunting and name ing, exploiting, and irreverscalling ible environmental impacts. While in the state of Okla- • Malicious gossip and rumor spreading homa the work continues to raise awareness of the conConsequences nection between the Keyof Bullying and stone XL and the disregard Relational Aggression: for environmental and treaty concerns of native people; • Victims of bullying are at risk for here in the Northwest, the multiple negative Lummi Nation fights to prooutcomes, including tect Xwe’chi’eXen, Cherry anxiety, depression, Point, a historical, cultural, stress, distrust of traditional, and spiritual peers, fear/avoidcentral to the Lummi Nation, against the Gateway Pacific Terminal. (Continued on page 2)

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Community Updates

Commod Squad recognizes Janie Felix for being VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH!!!

The Commod Squad would like to take this time to Thank Miss Janie Felix for her amazing job she has provided for our department especially with her seasonal decorating skills,

She has been volunteering for the Commod Squad for several months, she is a dedicated, hard and positive worker that always wears a SMILE.

Thank you Janie for doing your best for THE COMMOD SQUAD, you are appreciated by each and everyone of the crew, keep up the good work!!!

NOTICE: ANYONE INVOLVED IN FISHING/CLAMMING OR ANY AQUA CULTURE INDUSTRY Lummi Homes I located on Little Beaver Road at the southern end of the Mackenzie subdivision is accepting applications for a 3 and a 4 bedroom home. Anyone interested in applying, please contact Lummi Housing, 2828 Kwina Road, 312-8407.

Requirements in addition to employment in the above listed industries are: applicants must have a $3,000 minimum yearly income from one of the listed industries; must have a prior history in the industry and plan to continue

What you might not know about Bullying continued from page 1 ance of school, physical illness, underachievement, suicidal ideations and suicide.

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reporting Bullying much more difficult including:

• Almost 30% of young people in the United States (more than 5.7 million children are estimated to be involved in bullying, either as a bully, a target, or both.



• The National Education Association reports that as many as 160,000 kids miss school every day out of fear of being victimized by their classmates.



• If a bystander discourages the bully there is more than a 50% chance that the bully will stop. “Most bullies bully because they want to impress people and they like an audience. So if the audience is booing instead of clapping, they realize they’re losing their audience.



• “ W o r d s w i l l never hurt you.” -Even though words don’t leave bruises or broken bones, studies have shown that they can leave life long scars. • “Telling a teacher about bullying is tattling.” -Children need to know the difference between tattling and telling. Tattling is done to get some one in trouble while telling is done to protect someone. • “Some people deserve to be bullied.” -No child deserves to be hurt or harmed in any manner. All children deserve to be treated with respect and consideration.

Bullying is not our tradition. It does not honor our tradition or our culture.

What can you tell kids There are many common views and myths about to do: Tell a trusted adult Bullying that frequently and ask for help! You are make learning about and Not Alone!

working in the industry; total family income cannot exceed 40% of the area medium based on family size. PLEASE CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS. 360-312-8407

SQUOL QUOL The Lummi Squol Quol (SQ) is the official publication of the Lummi Nation. Published monthly by Lummi Communications – the SQ welcomes articles and information including: letters to the editor, news tips, photographs, information and events. Items printed in the SQ, in no way directly reflect the opinions of the Squol Quol staff or members of the Lummi Indian Business Council (or their employees), unless otherwise noted. All editorials, letters and guest columns are encouraged for submission with the understanding that all material are subject to editing for content and/or space. Julie A. Jefferson Communications Director 360.384.2351 [email protected]

Candace Solomon Communications Producer 360.384.2393 [email protected]

Henry Hillaire Video Tech/Computer Tech 360.384.2388 [email protected] David Webster Video Tech/Videographer 360.384.2388 [email protected] Daralee Ridley Video Technician

Tabitha Jefferson- Ayosa Office Assistant

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Community Updates LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Employment Opportunities Washington’s Newest and Best Casino is currently recruiting friendly, outgoing people for the following positions. All positions require outstanding customer service. Please submit an employment application to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated below. All employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be able to obtain a Class II/III Gaming License. All Salaries are Depending on Qualifications. The Silver Reef will offer a comprehensive benefits package. The Silver Reef Casino Practices Native American Preference in hiring according to law. Current as of: March 20, 2013

Class II *Sous Chef *Lead Cook *Cook Steward Restaurant Server Restaurant Host Cashier Banquet Server Bartender Barback Cocktail Servers Class III *Director of Finance *Accounting Manager Security Officer *F&B Shift Supervisor *Slot Tech *Table Games Dealer *Knowledge/Experience Required

Full-Time Full-Time Full-Time Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time Part-Time Part-Time Part-Time Part-Time Full-Time Full-Time Full-Time Full-Time Full-Time Part-Time

All positions do not have closing dates. Open until filled. If you would like more information call (360) 543-7185 Applications may be picked up at: Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 Resumes may be E-mailed to: applications@silverreefcasino Completed applications and resumes may be faxed to (360)312-0559 You may refer to our Website address: www.silverreefcasino.com and click on the Employment option.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

How to Apply: Submit a complete application packet no later than 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. If you’re enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, attach a copy of your enrollment card/verification to the application in order to qualify for the Native Preference Policy. Fax (360) 312-9834, E-mail: Carolyn Peters at [email protected] Mail ATTN: HR 2616 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA. 98226. If you have any questions feel free to contact the HR office at (360) 384-2398. Current as of March 28, 2013 Job Title

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Special Ed. Aide (1 X 1) Head Start Housekeeper (2) Part time Lummi Clinic Legal Assistant Office of the Res. Attorney Para Legal Office of the Res. Attorney Administrative Assistant Office of the Res. Attorney Tribal Prosecutor Office of the Res. Attorney Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Director Lummi Tribal Health Clinic Licensed Mental Health Provider Behavioral Health Chemical Dependency Counselor (2) Lummi Counseling Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner LTHC Transit Operator Planning On-Call Bus Driver Lummi Nation School On-Call Custodian Lummi Nation School On-Call Residential Assistant Safe House On-Call Caregiver Home Care Agency On-Call House-Keeper Planning On-Call Fitness Attendant Fitness Center On-Call Substitute Teacher Lummi Nation School Sub TA Day Care Commissions/Board of Directors Department Planning Commission (A Elder) Planning Planning Commission (Seats D & G) Planning Planning Commission (Seat F) Planning Law & Justice (Seat G) Law & Order NWIC Board of Trustees (2) NWIC Exclusion Committee Law & Order Exclusion Panel Law & Order

Closing Date:

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News Views PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: Rachel Alejandre Case No.: 2013 CVPD The below-named petitioner has started an action in the Lummi Tribal Court asking it to grant a Order for P ro t e c t i o n . Yo u can obtain a copy of the petition at the address below. If you do not file a written response w i t h i n 2 1 d ay s after the first day of publication of this notice, the court may enter a default judgment against you granting for the relief requested. Court’s Name: Lummi Tribal Court Cour t’s Address: 2616 Kwina Rd., B e l l i n g h a m , WA 98226

PUBLIC NOTICE

Summons by Publication Pursuant to the Lummi Code of Laws 3.03.040: In the Tribal Court of the Lummi Nation In Re the Welfare of I.S. Lummi Nation, vs. Ike Scarborough, Sr., Danayle Wilson, et al. Respondents. Case Number: 2012 CVDP 3137 DEPENDENCY A lawsuit has been filed against you in the above-mentioned Court by the Lummi Nation establishing Child In Need of Protection status for a minor child in which you are named as the mother or father. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must answer the complaint by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the Court and serving it by mail or in person upon the Lummi Nation at the address below. If you fail to do this within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this Summons, or by MAY 9, 2013 AT 9:00 AM, a default judgment may be entered against you. A default judgment would establish the minor child as a Child In Need Of Protection.

This matter is next set for hearing at the Lummi Tribal Courthouse, located Petitioner’s Name: at 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA Ted Solomon & 98226, on MAY 9, 2013 AT 9:00 AM. If Carine Solomon you are economically unable to hire an attorney, you can obtain one at no cost by calling (360) 384-2355.

The Lummi Nation Quit Smoking Program Breathe Free 5:00PM - 6:30PM McKenzie ROC By the end of the program you will be able to: • Understand the addiction process • Learn skills in problem solving • Acquire skill to overcome the urge to smoke • Experience the stress reducing effects of exercise and relaxation techniques • Develop positive coping strategies • Understand and use relapse prevention techniques Dinner will be provided Door Prizes To register contact Kathy Charles 360-384-2386 or [email protected]

Elder’s Luncheon Tuesday ~ 11:30AM

April 9th

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April 23, 2013, the Lummi Nation School Tribal Government class will be visiting the Lummi Tribal News from the Lummi Court and observing the Tribal Court: court in session. We are The Lummi Tribal Court very excited and pleased to is embracing our spring have the school visit. that has finally sprung! The The Court Clerk’s Oftulips and daffodils are up fice and Probation Office and shedding some beau- are diligently working on tiful color on the Lummi preparing files and offices Court House. for our move to the new On April 16, 2013 and Administration Building. Submitted by Sharmaine McIntyre, Court Administrator

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Community Updates 2013 Lummi Housing clean-up April 10th - 14th Locations: McKenzie Development: 2651 Warchief Circle 6 dumpsters ~ Little Beaver road 3 dumpsters Tiopi Loop Road: Playground area The Village: 2973 Smokehouse Road, Building D 2 dumpsters Pick-up services: Housing Authority Units when placed at end of driveway

Sugars and acids are everywhere – grocery stores, gas stations, discount stores, and more. They look cute and harmless and come in many shapes and sizes. Often the packaging is so appealing, it is hard to believe the contents can be destructive. BUT, destructive they are. Just what am I talking about? I am talking about the very popular sour acid candy with a sugar blast in the center. These candies are hurting our children’s teeth and their overall health. And adults are not free from the threat of these acid blasters, either. The same ingredients in the candies are in many popular adult breath mints. These acid blasters are responsible for dental decay (cavities), loss of luster (shine) erosion, tooth sensitivity, and poor nutrition (health) in people who use this type of candy. Yes, breath mints are candy, too.

sugar. Cavity causing bacteria that live in the mouth eat this sugary acid and destroy beautiful healthy teeth. Just as we would not drink battery acid, we would not want to eat acids.

Hazardous waste: Place the following outside of dumpsters, tires, batteries, propane tanks, paint cans, florescent tubes, oil (must be drained from any motors)

The sugars in this acid candy also destroys the appetite for nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables, and plays a strong part in the development of diabetes, malnutrition, and other health concerns. These acid blast candies can be hard, soft, gummy, gels, sprays, foams, powders, and pastes. When buying candy, look for words like citric, malic, tartaric, fumaric, lactic, etc. and avoid those candies.

Another main concern about these acid blaster candies is --- where are they made? Many of these candies are made in China or other foreign countries. And are these candies being inspected and regulated by the FDA for pureness and How does this happen? quality? Aren’t the teeth the hardSo, if you are going to est substance in the body? Yes, teeth are very hard eat candy, avoid sour acid and when taken care of, candy and sour breath can last a lifetime. When mints. Enjoy a nice piece teeth are abused, either of dark chocolate instead. through neglect or acid Or better yet, how about a attacks, they will crumble fresh, crisp, crunchy apple and fall out and will need to or piece of cheese! be removed. Acids soften Happy snacking – the tooth enamel and then Your friends at the Lumthis soft surface is hit with mi Dental Clinic

Grandparents Retreat Saturday ~ 8AM - 3PM

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Chairman’s Update

Tim Ballew II, LIBC Chairman Greetings from the Council. As we move from winter to spring I hope all enjoy what the offerings of the new season. The Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) looks forward in working together with the community to address the challenges the Lummi Nation (Nation) faces in the upcoming months and years beyond. But, we cannot forget the recent successes of the: Silver Reef Casino Expansion—Phase VI and the Lummi Tribal Administrative Center. Another project that has undergone construction is the Lummi Head Start. The new expansion of the Silver Reef Casino is set to open tentatively on May 9, 2013. Some of the new amenities include: the new Event Center, The Cantina, The Theatre,

300-plus parking spaces. The term “all eggs in one basket” has been referred by many when Council pursues and invests in the Silver Reef Casino. The Council acknowledges the need to diversify economic development while continuing to expand the revenue generated by the Silver Reef Casino. The success of the Silver Reef has allowed the Nation to acquire new property on I-5 (which responds to the Community Plan goal of land acquisition and economic development) and invest in facilities that will improve the services to the community. The Lummi Tribal Administrative Center (Tribal Center) is nearing completion with an expected move-in-date for the north wing in early May, 2013. We are excited for the move as the Tribal Center will offer most services in a “one stop” manner. We, as a Nation, can take pride in the new facility as it will be available to our upcoming generations. The costs of the Tribal Center seem immense but the Nation carefully partnered with

USDA to obtain a low interest loan with financing that will be cheaper than maintaining all of the old LIBC offices. Moreover, the new Tribal Center will provide a safer and healthier work environment for our tribal members and employee’s.

military of the Lummi Nation who have graciously donated space for the Head Start. The future of Lummi is our children and they will carry our Sche Lang en; and providing them with early education, incorporating our culture and language in our curricula will conThe Lummi Head Start, tinue to set a pathway to Early Learning and Day- prosperity. care Facility (Head Start Facility) as most of you are There has been maaware is coming along fast jor concerns’ regarding and construction is set for the safety, well-being and completion in late August. placement among our The new Head Start Facility Lummi children. Council has been a work in progress is well aware of the onas the current Head Start going initiatives and is building has been in the actively engaged with the original Veterans build- Grandparents Commiting, since the late 1960’s. tee, Title IV-E Committee Education is a top priority and all stakeholders in for LIBC, and rather than the process involving the waiting for the federal gov- following: revisions to the ernment to uphold its trust Lummi Code of Laws, Title responsibilities in provid- 8—Juvenile Code and finaling funding for this facility; izing an Memorandum of we took it upon ourselves Agreement (MOA) with to build the Head Start the State of Washington’s Facility. The new facility Children Administration. has been identified as a It is Councils duty and need for a long time and I responsibility in taking am excited for our future the lead of bringing our generations, as they’ll have children home. These two a state-of-the art facility to initiatives are just the beprepare them for the fu- ginning of reaching that ture. I would like to thank goal. Assigned Council the Veterans and active members will continue to

meet with all stakeholders as we move forward in addressing these issues. On a closing note, I applaud all past leaders and am thankful for leaders who are still here and who’ve reached out to me and whom I have sought guidance and advice from. Also, I regretfully share that Barbara Juarez will be resigning her position as Clinic Director—as post she has held for over 20 years. Ms. Juarez has contributed to the community as a Clinic employee for over 30 years. Her dedication and respect for the community has been appreciated and will not be able to be replaced. Starting as an administer and working her way up to nurse and then the director position shows to employment opportunity available to all tribal members. We would like to thank Barb for her dedication to the community and wish her the best in her future endeavors. Che Shesh Whe Wheleq Sen Lul-hal-mun Tim Ballew, II Chairman

Treasurer’s Update 5 advisors that submitted with this task. The Trea- of the hearing next month. requests for proposals, or surer’s office will also be The OMB, GM, Public ReRFP’s. We should have a reporting on the progress lations, and Treasurer’s We have been meeting decision made by the end of the Title 28 revisions at office staff all participated consistently with Housing, of April. the April GC meeting. in making this a successful Planning, NWIC, LCC, hearing. The Treasurer’s office We will be hosting our and our CFO to discuss Please contact my staff the master plan. I want compiled all Title 28 revi- 1st Public Hearing on March to make sure all involved sions (version 1 from 2010, 27th, 5PM at the SRC – if you have any questions/ departments are on the version 2 from 2012) along Pavilion. The agenda is: concerns. Justin Finksame page and inclusive with recommendations Budget Process (where we bonner, Rosalee Reveyfrom LCC and a past policy are at & what we can expect J a c o b s , o r C i d e a h z i a on our plan. advisor. I will be meeting for the 2nd quarter), 2012 Barnes can be contacted at The Budget Committee with LIBC officers later this Expenses, and Program/ 360.384.1489. met for the 1st quarter up- month to determine the di- Department Highlights. I date and discussed the De- rection we will be heading will report on the outcome Hy’Shqe’, Darrell Hillaire, Treasurer cember 2012 Treasurer’s Report. The CFO, Brian Support for Native Artists - Apply Now! Genge, shared the financial information with our comWe are proud to announce the call for entries for the 2014 Native Arts and Cultures mittee members. We also Foundation Artist Fellowships. discussed combining meetThe $20,000 fellowships awarded by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation ings between the LIBC and (NACF) recognize the creativity and expression of exceptional Native artists who Budget Committee during have made significant impact in the field. American Indian, Alaska Native and this year’s appropriations Native Hawaiian artists are encouraged to apply for this unique national fellowprocess. I want cohesive ship. Artists who are members of federally and state-recognized U.S. tribes, Alaska meetings that include all Native and Native Hawaiian communities can review criteria in full and apply by so we can feel good about the May 3 deadline at: http://nacf.us/2014-fellowships. the budget process. We will announce recipients in November 2013. For questions about this opportuThe Financial Plannity, contact Program Director Reuben Roqueñi: reuben@nativeartsandcultures. ning Work Group has had org or 360-314-2421. 2014 NACF Artist Fellowships Deadline to Apply: numerous meetings to deMay 3 Application: http://nacf.us/2014-fellowships. You can also connect with cide on Lummi’s financial us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube advisors. There are two NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES FOUNDATION - (360) 314-2421 more meetings scheduled for interviews for the top 11109 NE 14th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 2009 to 2013. It’s amazing how quickly we’ve grown.

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Darrell Hillaire, LIBC Treasurer Happy Easter to all of our families! I hope everyone enjoys time with their friends and relatives. The sun is shining and spring is in the air. It’s amazing what a little sunshine does for us.

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The Treasurer’s office has been very busy this month. The reconvened General Council meeting met twice this month; 1st on March 6th and then again on March 20th. On the 6th, our office presented information on performance-based budgeting, the budget process (from 2012-present), our Treasurer’s calendar, and financials for LIBC. We showed the expense growth from

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From the Office of the Vice Chair

Candice Wilson LIBC Vice Chair The month of March is here as we spring ahead, I would like to take this time to share the many moments that encourage me to continue to lead new change by supporting our children and their families. Our gyms are filled with our Lummi people enjoying each other; come out every Wednesday night is Co-ed night. Good Job Youth Recreation! It was with great honor to witness the Grand Opening of the McKenzie gymnasium in honor of “Russell” thank you Diane Phair and

Housing Authority, the greatest of all is was the blessing of the Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) to hear our elders speak, our people speak and share their testimony that very moment was so encouraging that we made the right choice in the investment of OTP, I am so proud of the team at CARE that built a facility that is a good designer Good Job Josie! And CARE staff. I would like to take this time to welcome the “PHD Indigenous Studies of University of New Zealand.” We currently have 4 Lummis that will pursue their Doctrine Studies at UNZ. Good Job! I guess we have to all go back to work, but my biggest joy is being with my people. I would like to invite you to come and get involved with the Annual Stommish Water Festival 2013 hosted on June 13-16th as we honor our Veterans and our fathers all on the same weekend. There are many ways you can get involved;

that include: Alcoholic eliminate the State Anonymous (AA), Narcotic case managing our Anonymous (NA), a Gamchildren. What does bling Anonymous (GA), this mean? That our Heroin Anonymous (HA), programs and sysCo-Dependency Meeting, tems have to be supand Family Anonymous ported to manage a Continued updates on (FA). On Saturdays, the larger case load. The the following programs: J2WC have the Circle of grandparent comRecoveries (NA meetings) mittee is optimistic 1. Journey to Wellness that starts at 5pm, they in changing on how Home (Men’s Rehost a potluck dinner and we do things that reEntry Home) provide healthy family fun move our children of 2. Journey to Wellness activities. The J2WC is one their homeland. ReCenter of the key resources that Claiming our Voice ! will help many individuals 3. Grandparent’s Comin their recovery and a way • The past year we mittee have been meeting to relearn to live their lives on the MOA that was The Journey to Well- in a healthy way. a directive out of Inness Home (Men’s ReThe Grandparent’s dian Policy Advisory Entry Home) is open and Committee has been workCommittee and the currently being filled, we ing with Lummi Indian DSHS Children’s adwill be filled by April; if you Business Council (LIBC), ministration agreed are interested in clean and On finalization of the Memto help Lummi in resober living contact John orandum of Agreement tuning our children. Jefferson he will guide you (MOA) with the State of We are finalizing our through the process. The Washington’s Children’s position and hopeJ2W Center is currently Administration. Also as fully will be past on working on a MOA with the follows: April 2nd LIBC reguJudicial programs to build a lar meeting. strong link for one’s that are • Grandparent comlooking and seeking wellmittee has monthly All of these tasks have ness through J2W support meeting scheduled been receiving dedicated groups. for the last Tuesday time to resolve important of every month. All issues. Why are we taking The Journey to WellLummi community these steps in addressing ness Center (J2WC) conmembers are welthese issues? Grandparents tinuously holds their comed to the monthlost their inherent right to meetings 7 days a week ly meetings 5:00 in their children. The Lummi Council Chambers. Tribal community wants to make sure our Lummi • The grandparent children have the best incore team members terest of the family, and to are Uncle Smitty, ensure that the GrandparAunty Lutie, Doreen ent’s voices are foremost Vargas, Connie Markept in mind when placing tin, Danita Washingour children. This is how ton( Loretta Olsen is we work with our families filling in until Danita and teach one another our returns) Charlene schelangen (ways of life), Casmir and Penny including the employees Carol Hillaire. of the LIBC. Once again, this is an amazing step • The Grandparent forth that the Grandparcommittee is dedient’s Committee has taken cated to revise and the lead in addressing this complete the Title 8 issue. Code work by June 1st, 2013. We schedThe Office of the Vice uled 2 retreats next Chair will be keeping you one is March 23rd updated! Let’s all keep and then April 6th. up the great work and reWe are planning a member those that leave Community gatheran imprint in your heart! ing soon to share Treasure those imprints our work. and honor yourself in a good way! Esti tem sen, • Title IVE in Bringmeaning that “we will do ing our Children the best we can!” Home this plan will our next meeting is March 29th at noon. Also, I will keep you posted on our first Fireworks meeting coming up soon. I look forward to working with you soon.

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General Manager’s Corner

Bobby Thompson, LIBC General Manager The month of March, 2013, was a very busy month for both the LIBC Operations and the General Manager’s Office. Emphasis is on teamwork and maximizing efficiency to continually improve the quality of services for the community while being budget conscious. Administrative Transition Team

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The Administrative Transition Team was charged with the responsibility to make sure that the new Tribal Administration Building will be ready for the LIBC Council Operations and Tribal Administration to move into. The Transition Team set May 1, 2013, “MAY DAY” as the move in date. A detailed memorandum of instruction is being prepared for all LIBC employees affected by the move. The Transition Team meet regularly to ensure that the building construction and infrastructure is fully operational prior to the move and make the transition as smooth as possible.

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The Planning Department and the Construction Manager finished installing furniture in areas that staff will move into first. The IT Department worked to make sure that the new state-of-the-art computer system is configured properly to avoid major glitches when employees move in. The new facility also provides additional services such as a Deli for food services and coffee service centers strategically located in several places for visitors and meeting. “This Tribal Office Building will be a state of the art. A well-deserved thank you goes out to the staff of the LIBC Planning Department and IT Department for their hard work.”

LIBC Health Reform Task Force

position. We invite any qualified applicants with aspirations to lead a first class, community based, and patient centered health care delivery system to apply.

have been submitted and more are in the process of being developed seeking additional support. It is exciting to see the dream becoming a reality for Lummi Youth.

The Lummi Tribal Health Center is also undergoing operation realignment to strengthen the service delivery and administrative/billing support systems. We are delineating the health service component and the business office functions. We are establishing a Health Care Business Office to strengthen our capacity to generate revenue and support high quality services for the Lummi community members. By doing this we will be able to increase bill payment and additional contracted medical service needs.

Title IV E Project Development Committee

The General Manager and the LIBC Health Reform Task Force Leadership are moving forward in strategically planning to meet the mandate of the Affordable Care Act. The Task Force made its presentation to the LIBC regarding several items of Health & Wellness interests on how we can Workgroup support tribal member participation in medical The Health and Wellinsurance exchange pro- n e s s W o r k g r o u p w a s gram and the Medicaid formed to focus on the Expansion. development of the LIBC The Task Force wants Health Care Business Ofto make sure every Lum- fice. The workgroup is curmi tribal member is fully rently identifying the type aware of the benefits they of positions needed as well may receive through the as identifying the functions Affordable Care Act. Gen- for the support of the LTHC eral Council community Clinic, Behavioral Health listening sessions are be- and Family Service departing planned for seeking ments. The Business Office information and input. will be a major player in the More information will be- health care delivery budget come available as we move oversight, medical/mental forward in this endeavor. health service assessment Lummi tribal members and evaluation process to are encouraged to partici- strengthen its capabilities pate in these listening ses- through medical billing and sions and hear about this fund recovery process. law and how it will benefit Lummi Youth them especially those tribal Wellness Center members, for one reason or The Lummi Youth Wellanother, who DO NOT have ness Center (LYWC) Steermedical insurance today. ing Committee is making Lummi Tribal Health progress toward creating a Center new safe place for Lummi The Director of Lummi Youth to meet, have fun Tribal Health Center has and learn. The overall goal resigned to accept another is to create an atmosphere position in the healthcare that nurtures the mind, field. Barbara Finkbonner- body, and spirit. To date, Juarez will be leaving us the LYWC has received on March 29, 2013. Ms. funding from various conJuarez has been a long tributors such as the Lumtime employee at the health mi Indian Business Counclinic and has many accom- cil, Lummi Nation Service plishments while in the po- Organization, the Tony sition. We wish Ms. Juarez Hawk Foundation, Sevevery success in her new enth Generation Fund and role which is to work with Twenty Nine Palms Band Northwest Indian Health in of Mission Indians. In toBellingham, Washington. tal the LYWC has received $575,000 toward the conShe will be missed. struction of a skateboard We are recruiting now park and the renovation for the Lummi Tribal of the old neighborhood Health Center Director facility. Other proposals

A planning grant was funded through the Children Service Bureau of the Social Security Act which allowed the LIBC an opportunity to develop children service plan to be submitted for approval. The project plan is being developed and is due to the Children Service Bureau by September, 2013. A planning committee was commissioned by LIBC Resolution and a Title IV E project “Children in Care” service plan is underway. The committee is working cooperatively with the Grand Parent Committee to strengthen LIBC’s capacity to take jurisdiction of Lummi children where ever they may be placed. Once the plan is approved, the Lummi Indian Business Council will serve Lummi children in care and receive direct Title IV E funding through the Federal Government instead of through the State of Washington, as it is now. This project allows capacity building to serve the Lummi children in cooperative agreement with the State of Washington under an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement). This agreement establishes the parameters from which both parties will work on behalf of Lummi children. Records & Archives The Records and Archives department has taken on the ambitious task of getting important document scanned and digitally archived for easier access. As a result, all LIBC resolutions are now available on the Tribes’ Intranet for those with proper access authorization.  A specific request form is being developed that will need to be submitted to Records and Archives for access. The LIBC Record Scanning Project is ongoing with 9 out of 14 files cabinets of files prepped for scanning at LVOC.  This process of entering the records/files into the new database and attaching all the paper

work that goes along with the accessions to electronic format is a major undertaking and the work of the Records and Archives Department is appreciated as is the cooperation and communication of those departments they are working with. The records inventory conversion is 33% complete.  Natural Resources Department At the National Resource Conservation Meeting, March 14, 2013, James Gore, Assistant Chief NRCS, Julianna George Brown, Assistant Chief NRCS, John Kendig, NRCS local office, Nancy Natoli, Department of Defense, met with LNR staff, LIBC Chairman Tim Ballew, Randy Kinley, LNR staff and several LNR Commissioners. The main purpose was to educate them on our Treaty Fishing Rights and find out how they could assist Lummi Nation. Jeremy Freimund did a good job presenting the Treaty Rights 101 power point. We arranged for them to visit our Shellfish Hatchery, Wetland Banking site, and Portage Bay Shellfish Grounds. There was also discussion about the “Farm Bill” that needs support from NW Tribes to promote including aquaculture as agriculture for funding purposes. James Gordon offered a follow up meeting in Washington D.C. to assist LIBC with its funding needs. John Kendig arranged a meeting with Flavian Point, the Lummi Shellfish Assistant Manager, about funding for controlling the oyster drill infestation and for tide gate repair funding. The Meeting is scheduled for April 12th. Nooksack Water PumpLummi Bay Salmon crew is in full production rearing 1 million Coho and 490,000 Fall Chinook yearlings. Since the water source comes from the Nooksack River and there are problems with log jams and silt build up at the pump house, we had no water!! Tom Chance, the Hatchery Biologist contacted and hired R &R Construction to dredge sediment build up at the pump house intake, this will require routine maintenance. We also had a meeting

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with US Army Corps of Engineers on September 14, 2012 to review the sediment problem and to seek solutions. Randal Perry from the COE explained that there is an emergency process called “after the fact permit”, we mistakenly, thought this meant that in an emergency dredge first, then contact and submit application for the permit. We found out later this means we need to contact them first and start the permit paper work. We met again with Randal Perry on March 27, 2013 and discussed the process for the “after the fact permit”, we will

have permit application The training was very helpfinished and submitted by ful in understanding and seeing a good example of next week. writing the budget justiEducation-Head Start fication. Head Start Staff February was a very Plan to utilize these tools busy short month. On Feb- when writing for Head ruary 12 – 13, Head Start Start and Early Head Start staff traveled to Philadel- 2013 grant application due phia, PA, for a training to June 1, 2013. use the Grant Application On February 21st and Budget Instrument to Man- 22nd, Head Start teachers age Head Start and Early conducted their Parent Head Start 2013 grant ap- Teacher conferences. At plication. They learned these conferences teachabout the Federal stan- ers informed parents of dards and regulations asso- Head Start’s School Readiciated with the budget and ness Goals and how their budget narrative. They also child was progressing tolearned about the change in wards these goals. The the Standard Form 424A School Readiness Goals budgeting forecast needs. were created by Lummi

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Early Learning Programs to align with the information that was collected from Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) assessment data for all children for the fall 2012-2013 checkpoint period. Teachers at Lummi Head Start used 86 objectives to report children’s skill levels for selected criteria. The percentages indicate children who have not yet achieved the goal. School Readiness Goals: All children will make progress across all of the TS Gold areas of development and learning, with at least 80% at or above expectations. The devel-

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opment of goals encompassed all areas of the Child Development and Early Learning Framework; and is aligned with Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines: Language and Literacy, Approaches to Learning, Cognition and General Knowledge, Social Emotional Development, and Physical Development. In closing, I wish you all good health and many blessings. Watch for more information next month. Bobby Thompson, General Manager

12th Annual Four Tribes Fitness Challenge March 31st - May 25th Ten years and older ~ Join individually or as a team ~ Incentive: NIKE gift card ~ Registration begins March 18 closes April 5th ~ Register at the Fitness Center

Lummi Fitness Center Mon. – Fri. 5 AM to 9 PM ~ Sat. & Sun. 8 AM to 4 PM

Date: June 29, 2013 Time: TBD Location: Greater Tacoma Trade and Convention Center Tacoma, Washington Please mark JUNE 29 on your calendars for the 2013 Women Veterans Summit at the Greater Tacoma Trade and Convention Center!

services as last year. More details about speakers and other presentations will be forthcoming. We also have room for up to 120 vendors of all kinds!

Our theme this year is “Women in the Military – Honoring the Past… Driving into the Future.” We welcome all women Veterans, National Guard and Reserve, and transitioning Active Duty.

Looking forward to seeing you all in June! Please The 2013 Biggest Loser spread the word!!! ran for 10 weeks starting on Wednesday January 9, Barbara Logan, Manand ending on Wednesday agement Analyst - ExecuMarch 20. A rule change tive Assistant for Veterans that was made in 2011 gave Services participants credit for both maintaining weight lost WA State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) during the 2012 challenge and continuing to lose PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155 weight between the end 1-800-562-2308 Toll-free of the 2012 challenge and 360-725-2227 Direct Line the start of this year’s challenge. 360-586-1093 Fax [email protected] $5,525.00 entry fee Office hours are 7:00 a.m. money was collected and to 4:00 p.m. Mondays split between the top 3 Fridays teams. With 1rst place win-

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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Biggest Loser. The 2013 Biggest Loser was the biggest ever with the most participants and the most weight lost. All the statistics and the top 25 teams are listed below. I was hoping to be able to tell you when the $30.00 Big Five Gift Cards will be ready to pick up (for everyone who weighed in weekly and made real progress toward achieving 4% weight loss), but I still don’t know. We will send out another e-mail as soon as they are ready.

The make overs and runway show were a big hit, so we will be having another “Fatigues to Fabulous” runway show this year. We will also be offering some of the same free

2013 Biggest Loser Report

ning: $2,762.50, 2nd place 5. W a l k i n g E a g l e s : 31.06% $1,657.50, and 3rd place $1,105.00. 6. Waist Watchers: 221 People participated. 29.01% 2,030 total pounds were 7. Trace Losers : 27.77% lost.

8. JVT : 27.47%

55 pounds was the biggest weight loss by one indi- 9. For Those About to vidual. Drop: 23.69% 11 people lost 30 or more 10. Victorious Secret: pounds. 22.89% 15 people lost between 20 11. Determination: 22.75% and 29.5 pounds.

12. Lewis : 22.60%

59 people lost between 10 and 19.5 pounds. 13. Pullin 3 Gs: 20.34% 104 people lost between 1 14. Boomerangs : 20.14% and 9.5 pounds. 120 People received $30.00 Big Five gift vouchers, provided by the Lummi Diabetes Prevention Program, for weighing in weekly and achieving 4% or grater weight loss or making substantial progress toward it.

15. Holy Walkomlies: 19.33% 16. Run JMC: 16.84% 17. Slenerellas: 16.35% 18. Baby Fat : 15.72%

19. Team Mahe’s : 15.27%

The following is the top 20. Losers : 15.21% 25 teams in order. The percent lost is the sum of all 3 21. X-Treme Melt Down: 15.07% team member’s percent of body weight lost. 22. B8W8: 15.01% 1. Staff Infection: 23. Calculate: 14.62% 49.08% 24. N WIC Pounders: 2. Will Power: 45.69% 14.50% 3. Team Washington: 25. Salt N Pepa : 14.37% 39.56% 4. Army of 3: 32.93%

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Host families requested for Rising Above

Many visitors are expected to arrive to participate in this event. Organizers are asking for host families to house these visitors. Please contact June and Tom Cox if you would like to volunteer your hospitality to house these visitors to Lummi. 360-296-0795.

Food Handler Thursday

April 18th 3:00 Thursday May 2nd 3:00 Classes will be held at the Lummi Gateway Center 4920 Rural Avenue. To sign up please contact Scott Kinley at 360-306-8554 or via email at scottk@lummi-nsn. gov This class is offered free of charge to all LIBC employees or its affiliates, and community members.

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Time to renew your card before Stommish, its closer than you think!

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Lummi Nation School and Ferndale School District spring break

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Haxton/Kwina Roundabout ~ April 15

The Lummi Planning Department will begin construction of Lummi Nations new Roundabout at the intersection of Haxton Way

and Kwina Road, starting Monday, April 15, 2013. We appreciate your patience with the impending traffic delays that this 60-day Safety

project will likely cause. Please contact Robert Pell – Project Manager at Lummi Planning 360-384-2307 with further questions or con-

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Human Resources is pleased to announce the new LIBC employees: Submitted by Sunshine H. Fitzgibbon Human Resources Director

Mary Kay Scott, Non-Tribal – Teen/Parent Child Care Center Bus Driver/ Maintenance

Karlie Kinley, Lummi Tribal member – Lummi Nation School O&M Office Assistant

Cameron Scott, Lummi Tribal member – Lummi Tribal Health Clinic Switchboard Operator

cerns.

LIBC.GIF Robert H. Pell Project Manager Lummi Nation Planning 2828 Kwina Rd

Bellingham WA 98226 360-384-2307 office [email protected]

Need Help With A Court Case?

The Lummi Court Liaison Program can help you comply with the Court’s requirements, including reminders about court dates, locating court ordered services, or even a ride. They could also give you a ride to Amy Solomon, Lummi any other court related appointment when possible. Tribal member – Lummi For any questions about the court process, about Housing Residential Adour program, or to make arrangements for a ride, please vocate contact: Raymond Hite, Non-TribCharlotte Adams, Court Liaison al – Lummi Counseling Services Chemical DepenCall/Text: (360) 303-5239 dency Counselor

Office: (360) 384-1489 Ext. 2809

Lillian Marquez, Lummi Felix Jefferson, Lummi Tribal member – Lummi Tribal member - Tribal Tribal Health Clinic Sup- Gaming VLT Agent port Services Supervisor Albert Toby, Lummi Tribal Ronald Nelson, Non-Tribal member – Lummi Hous– Lummi Nation School ing Mackenzie Gym Monitor Bus Driver

Mary Harrison, Non-Tribal – Lummi Counseling Services Chemical Dependency Counselor Linda Ehrlich, Non-Tribal – Lummi Tribal Health Clinic Public Health Nurse

Office: (360) 384-1489 Ext. 2672

Kenneth Weaver, Non- Kristy Kopplin, Lummi Tribal – Lummi Nation Tribal member – Lummi Housing Mackenzie AcSchool Bus Driver tivities Coordinator Pauline Plaster, Lummi Tribal member – Youth Vicky Jefferson, Lummi Build Administrative As- Tribal member – Lummi Housing Residential Adsistant vocate

TJ Adams, Lummi Tribal member – Lummi Victims of Crime Community Educator

Lummi Xwle’lemes Department

Richard Johnson, Court Liaison Call/Text: (360) 303-8124 Court Liaison Program LIBC East Campus 2530 Kwina Road, Bldg. “L” Bellingham, WA

Welcome aboard…..we look forward to working with you!

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Living With Hepatitis C

Submitted by Maddie H. Smith, Public Health Nurse Hepatitis C is caused by a virus entering your blood. Because there are few if any, symptoms, diagnosis usually occurs long after the virus has been contracted. Up to 40% of Hepatitis C positive persons cannot identify when, or how, they were infected.

common symptom is extreme tiredness. The only way to tell if you have been infected with Hepatitis C is to have a blood test. About 4 million Americans are infected and most do not know it. If you test positive for hepatitis C, it is very likely that you have chronic (longterm) liver disease. You will need to see a doctor to:

Determine if you have Why should you be tested for Hepatitis C? liver disease and how severe it is. Many persons who Determine if you have hepatitis C have no symptoms and feel well. should be treated for your For some persons, the most liver disease.

Learn how you can pro- infected mothers will betect your liver from further come infected. harm. What do people with Learn how you can pre- Hepatitis C need to know? vent spreading Hepatitis to • Be wary of blood. others. There is no vaccine and • Cover cuts; don’t share toothbrushes, there is no cure. People razors, manicure with Hepatitis C must be tools or anything careful not to expose other that can transmit people to their blood. blood. Hepatitis C can be transmitted from mother • Ear and body piercing should be done to child. There is a very by a professional. low incidence of this ocDo not get tattooed. curring; About five out of 100 • Do not drink alcohol. This is the sininfants born to Hepatitis gle most important

way to prevent liver disease. •

Get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B.

• Use condoms to prevent co-infection. Hepatitis C is NOT spread by breastfeeding, sneezing, hugging, coughing, sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses. If you use or inject drugs stop and get into a drug treatment program. If you cannot stop, do not reuse or share syringes, water or drug works.

2013 Lummi Housing clean-up April 10th - 14th

Locations:

McKenzie Development ~ Tiopi Loop Road ~ The Village ~Pick-up services: Housing Authority Units when placed at end of driveway

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Hazardous waste: Place the following outside of dumpsters, tires, batteries, propane tanks, paint cans, florescent tubes, oil (must be drained from any motors)

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Submitted by Lummi Police Department

Welcome to G.R.E.A.T.

Program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership for children in the years immediately before the prime ages for introduction into gangs and delinquent behavior.

junction with the Lummi Nation School, has been teaching the youth of the Lummi Nation how to avoid being introduced to delinquent behavior and possibly even gang violence.

6th graders are usually 30 to 45 minutes in duration and continue for six weeks. Students are encouraged to analyze their own actions and feelings to determine the best possible choice for a variety of situations. The curriculum for 7th and 8th graders lasts for thirteen weeks and builds on the lessons that students have previously learned during the G.R.E.A.T. classes.

Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is an evidencebased and effective gang and violence prevention Over the past few program built around months, Officer Rich Hart, school-based, law enforceThe Lummi Nation Po- has been working with 5th, ment officer-instructed lice Department, in con- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade stuclassroom curricula. The dents. Topics of discussion include Respecting Others, Avoiding Violence, RecogBy then end of March, nizing Crime, and UpholdOfficer Hart, will have ing Community Values. graduated 80 children The classes for 5th and

from the program. Additionally, several children were selected to attend a G.R.E.A.T. Leadership Camp that is sponsored by the Puyallup Tribal Police Department during spring break. This year the camp will have students from Yakama, Quinault, Puyallup, and Lummi. If you have questions about the program feel free to contact the Lummi Nation Police Department or you can find additional information online at https:// www.great-online.org/ .

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The Lummi Nation Police Department will be collecting at 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham WA. For more information call 360-384-2266.

To date the Lummi Police Department has responded to 1004 calls for service. Last year at this time we had 1555 calls for service.

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Law & Order

All are innocent, until proven guilty in a court of law

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Lummi Youth skate crew with Mike Smith

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Blackhawks vs Darrington

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Ventures Gathering

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Lummi Nation Service Organization

Submitted by Melanie Solomon, Communications Outreach Coordinator

• What is your reason for being in this business?

• What led you to develop your product The Lummi Venor service? tures Gathering Tuesday, March 12th we would • Who is your compelike to thank everyone that tition? came down to share in our update. We’d especially • How is your product or service different like to thank the Toby’s from that of your Boys Basketball team for competition? stepping in at the last minute to serve dinner for us. • What are the top The food was delicious three objections to and we appreciate being buying your product able to support fundraising or service immedigroups. Although we had ately? planned on having more of our partners present to give • What is the pricing everyone updates, this has of your product or been a rough winter and service versus your we understand that many competition? people were unavailable to join us. We would also • W h e n w i l l y o u r product or service like to apologize for being be available? scheduled at the same time as another important event, • Is this product or but really could not afford service used in conto reschedule our update nection with other for a fourth time. The Lumproducts or services? mi IPOD (Indian People’s Own Determination) was • Are you making any special offers to disincredibly helpful in set up tributors or customand take down at our event ers? and we are so appreciative of the extra help. • What is the key mesIndianpreneurship Classes: Classes began again on Tuesday March 26, please call or stop by anytime at 360-384-2331 and visit Adib, classes held Tuesday-Thursday at 1:30-4:30 and then again from 5:30-8:30. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics and some of the important concepts you should consider when thinking about starting a new business, or gaining support for your existing business. We are offering classes at two separate times each day to try to accommodate as many people as possible. Here are some things to ask yourself if you are considering your own small business:

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• What type of business do you have or plan to have?

sage or phrase that describes your business?

• What are your current plans for advertising or promoting your product or service? • Do you have any literature (datasheets, brochures, photographs etc.) about your business? • How will you finance the growth of your business? • Do you have the management team needed to achieve your business goals? Do these questions interest you? If so Join us at the Lummi Center

• What is the purpose of your business?

4920 Rural Avenue

• Who are your target customers?

Tel: 360-306-8554

• What is your primary product or service? • What is the primary function of your product or service? • W h a t a r e s o m e unique benefits of your product or service?

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Ferndale, WA 98248 Beginning on Tuesday March 26th at 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Strategic Planning Too many people think strategic planning is something meant only for big businesses, but it is equally applicable to small businesses. Strategic planning

is matching the strengths of your business to available opportunities. To do this effectively, you need to collect, screen, and analyze information about the business environment. You also need to have a clear understanding of your business - its strengths and weaknesses - and develop a clear mission, goals, and objectives. Acquiring this understanding often involves more work than expected. You must realistically assess the business you are convinced you know well.

in-kind services. We discussed the importance of becoming a true 501 (c)3 Non Profit agency, and what the purpose of and benefits to our tribe we can be. We discussed further board training, as sitting on a nonprofit board differs from other commissions and boards. We also discussed reviewing and updating the charter and bylaws as needed.. The future steps of Ventures was discussed as the timeline winds down and we really are kicking into Evaluation mode. This means we will be asking you what In addition, strategic worked, what didn’t, and planning has become more for your input. important to business managers because techLook for “First Frinology and competition day’s at the “Lummi have made the business Center” We will be ofenvironment less stable fering opportunities to and less predictable. If you meet with and listen to/ are to survive and prosper, watch local artists and you should take the time to have them featured at the identify the niches in which “Lummi Center.” Swil you are most likely to suc- Kanim (Richard Marshall) ceed, and to identify the re- renowned violinist will be source demands that must our inaugural guest at First be met. Learn more about Friday. Please watch for this topic. Adib is more updates as we plan to make than happy to discuss any this an ongoing theme here plans or ideas you have! and give us an opportunity to build interest into this We also were invited to beautiful new building. update the General Council. This was a great opRevamping the portunity to share some of Name It has been brought our LNSO Board themes to our attention by many for 2013 including: people that Lummi Gateway Center may not be • S t r e n g t h e n i n g the right choice for our the Board name. With recent events involving other companies • Building Comwith similar names comes munity Capacity into the spotlight we may • M e a s u r i n g & be asking for your help to Communicating really change in the right Success direction. Look for opportunities at upcoming • S c h e l a n g e n – events to help us with that Taking Care of change. Each Other ON THE LOOK• Anchors & Assets OUT!! The “Lummi Cen• E n t r e p r e n e u r ter” is again recruiting Support tribal small businesses, or those with a business idea, • Pathways to Prosfor the “incubator” spaces. perity This building was created We also discussed the to serve as a building block definitions of being self- and stepping stone for ensufficient and sustainabil- trepreneurs to launch or ity and how we plan to expand., This includes the move forward into the Seafood Market, the Arts future. Healthy non-profit and Crafts Market, and the organizations are sustained Café’. This is an important through a combination of step in going back to the grants, charitable contribu- original intent of the centions, earned income and ter, focusing on individual public sector support. We entrepreneurs. In order will sustain LNSO through to successfully open the funded deliverables to the center we did need to hire Lummi Nation, imple- employees to get the busimenting an administra- nesses up and running, tive fee, sponsorships and now that we have been in donations, earned income operation for about a year fundraising, grants and we will refocus on placing

small business owners in the three separate businesses in the center. If you are truly interested in taking on the responsibility of running your own business please give Scott Kinley, Manager, a call at 360-306-8554. April’s Featured Artist: Cyaltsa (April Finkbonner) will be joining us on Saturday April 20th from 11-5 and will be doing a painting demonstration. “I am Cyaltsa “sayhalt-suh”, a Native American woman of the Lummi Nation in Bellingham, WA. I was born and raised on the Lummi reservation, and grew up with the name April Finkbonner. My parents are Marcelline Lane, Ron Finkbonner Sr. and Larry Kinley. As of my recent move to Hawai’i, I have been introducing myself as Cyaltsa, my gifted Indian Name. I moved to Hawai’i in 2011 for work as a journeyman Ironworker/ welder. Since the move, my artwork has blossomed. Hawai’i has always been a part of my life. I have spent many summer vacations traveling to the islands with my family when I was growing up. It has since been a magnet to my soul. I have been blessed with the opportunity to live in paradise and also return to my roots and my family on the reservation with frequent visits home. I also had the opportunity to weld on the new Administration building on the Lummi reservation for a few months in the spring of 2012. That was such an honor to be a part of that and give back to the community. In 2001 to 2002, I attended the Art Institute of Seattle, and graduated with an AA in Multimedia. I’ve always been a fan of all mediums, so my classes consisted of photography, graphic design, drawing, video and audio. I dipped into all of those mediums except for painting. Surprisingly, I had discovered that talent a few years later. As a Union Ironworker, I have had the opportunity to work and travel,

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which has brought me to Hawai’i. I welded on the new N.O.A.A. building in Pearl Harbor for almost a year and a half, along with a couple other buildings. However, since Christmas of 2012, I have been unemployed as a welder. So with my newfound free time, I have thrown myself into following my true dream as an artist. Struggling financially while collecting unemployment has only made me work harder for what I really want, and that is to share my artwork with the world and have the freedom to do so. By you reading this today, I am well on my way, and for that, I am truly grateful. I thank the Creator

for the journey that I have been blessed with, and I thank you for being part of it in any shape or form. My hands go up to you. \o/ Hysxwqe, Si7am. Thank you, my dear people. “ JUST ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT THE LNSO/VENTURES OFFICE HAS MOVED!! We can now be found at the Self-Governance Office, 5060 Pacific Highway, Ferndale, WA beside Wilson Furniture. Our new office number is 360-306-8250. We still maintain an office on campus in Building L, where you can find Adib Jamshedi to discuss your business ideas, that office number remains 360-384-2331.

“I am Cyaltsa “sayh-alt-suh”, a Native American woman of the Lummi Nation.

Enrollment Department Everyone here in the 2013 who remain, unen- 1. Any questions of process, dates or Enrollment Department rolled. family is wishing you all a great, Watch the mail for apbeautiful flowery Spring. plications being sent out. 2. DNA is taken here at the Enrollment OfWe are reaching out to Feel free to give us a fice, no appointment all those born in 2012 and call if you have: necessary. the first three months of Current Population of Lummi Nation: 4783

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Age Group Report is:

Total

Female

Male

Children

846

405

441

Teen to 25 years

1155

551

604

Adults 26 -54

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984

1039

Seniors 55 -61

355

203

152

Seniors 62-older

404

212

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Back to front: Richard Phare, Charlie Solomon, John Solomon, Norbert James, Penny Hillaire, (unidentified), Russel McClusky, Kenny Placid, Angelo Jefferson, Leonard George, Hashel James, John Finkbonner, (unidentified).

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Victims of Crime LVOC Staff Updates & Program Highlights:

HAPPY APRIL!!! Lummi Victims of Crime would like to remind everyone that April is Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month. Mark your calendars for our upcoming Sexual Assault Conference, April 29, 30 and May 1st. Location and details will be forthcoming. This year’s theme is “Empowering Men”. A Special Day in History for Lummi Victims of Crime; Nikki Finkbonner, LVOC Coordinator, traveled to Washington DC on March 6, 2013 to witness the Presidential signing of the re-authorized “VAWA”, Violence Against Women Act. She is pictured here with

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“Women have always had a sacred place in our families,” Wilson said. ”Today’s historic vote renews our hope and strengthens our community, empowers our court system and protects all women.” These words are at the very heart of the mission of Lummi Victims of Crime. All programs and services are well designed to provide Advocacy for victims of crime. Emergency shelter for Native American women with or with out children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Other various services are provided for child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault. Just like President Barack Obama says, “Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people, and all women deserve the right to live free from fear.” LVOC works diligently along side LIBC attorneys and prosecutors to ensure that the voices of the victim are heard.

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LVOC has various ongoing events, activities and projects ranging from collection of clothing and household item donations for the women’s shelter and providing two annual community education conferences. Currently we are happy to inform the community that LVOC Advocates; Irenee Owings, Olivia Solomon & Winona Boxberger are doing an excellent job to provide healing and wellness services to program participants. LVOC Housing First Coordinator, Charlene Casimir-George has been working very hard at assisting women in getting placed in safe and stable housing through transitional housing placements. On March 8, 2013, Winona, Irenee and Charlene attended a “Batter’s Intervention Programs, What Advocates Need to Know” all day training in Vancouver, WA.

accept donations at both the Lummi Nation School and the LVOC office. His efforts are no doubt much appreciated by the women and children who will benefit from the community generosity. Look for a personal letter to the community in our upcoming newsletter. On February 23, 2013, LVOC had an information booth at the Annual Lummi Housing Forum. Surveys were distributed to 46 participants that attended the forum. We have reviewed the community’s feedback. LVOC would like everyone to know that we will be doing our best to address all areas for improving community education, outreach and program delivery. Here is a quick overview of what people had to say about LVOC; • 78% were aware of services that the program has to offer, while 22% were not aware. • 41% agreed that LVOC sponsors events that benefit all community members, 35% strongly agreed, while 22% remained neutral and 2% strongly disagreed. • 54% agreed that LVOC provides effective community education, 24% strongly agreed. • 50% believe that LVOC meets the needs of the community, 28% strongly agreed, while 20% remained neutral and 2% disagreed.

LVOC is very proud • 3 9 % a g r e e t h a t of Tyler Solomon, son to LVOC provides efOlivia and Victor Solomon fective services for Jr., for choosing to focus his its clients and/or senior project on domestic the community, 39% violence. Tyler reached out strongly agree, while to the greater community to 20% remained neucontribute “In-Kind Donatral and 2% strongly tions” to the LVOC Womdisagreed. en’s Shelter. So far he has been able to collect enough • 48% agreed that LVOC has become clothing and misc. items to established as a deliver one van load to the positive community shelter. He is continuing to

resource, and 39% strongly agreed, while 13% remained neutral. Lummi Victims of Crime has three staffing changes; There have been some changes in the staffing at LVOC that we would like the community to be aware of. First, we would like to say to Stephanie Williams, “you may have left, but you will always be apart of our team!!! Good luck in your new position with the Office of the ViceChair, as Candice Wilson’s Executive Assistant, she is very lucky to have you”. Of course we were all very sad to see her go, but know that she will do great things wherever she goes.

WELLNESS TIPS One of the primary purposes of LVOC is to remind our Lummi Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Nieces, that they are “worthy of love, dignity and respect” & we would like to say to our Lummi Father’s, Son’s, Brothers and Nephews that Women are Sacred. HERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN NEED TO BE AWARE OF; Coping Strategies Ask yourself ➢ Am I experiencing unhealthy eating habits (overeating/ not eating enough) and gaining or losing weight? ➢ Am I smoking more to try and calm myself? ➢ Am I using alcohol, prescription medications, or other drugs to make the pain go away?

➢ Do I ever feel so sad that I have thoughts Additionally, LVOC of hurting myself? would like to announce two new staff to the team. ➢ Do I have frequent In late December we hired headaches or other Benjamin Pratt as our new chronic pain? Civil Legal Attorney. Ben If you answered YES to wasted no time assuming any of these questions, it the case load of our outgomay be the result of chronic ing attorney Bernard Hagstress. Talk to your health gerty, and managed the entire LVOC legal office care provider or domestic for the month of January. violence advocate about Mr. Pratt currently has 28 how to get help. active clients of his own Increasing Your Safety and regularly appears in court on LVOC’s behalf. Referrals Can Help: He comes to LVOC with Getting support for extensive experience and is yourself and your children very compassionate about can help you move toward what he does. a healthier future - even the LVOC would like to an- smallest step is something nounce the newest mem- to celebrate. ber to the LVOC team; Local domestic violence Terrance Adams has been advocacy programs can hired as the new Commeet with you privately, munity Educator. As his first assignment he at- help you with safety plantended the “Engaging ning and provide referrals Men Grantee Orientation to safe shelters. They also Meeting” in Arlington, VA, provide services for women along with LVOC Coordi- who may not want or be nator, Nikki Finkbonner ready to go to a shelter. and LIBC Grants Officer, Many programs; such as Anthony Madera. Terrance LVOC offer; will begin working on an ➢ Drop-in-one-on-one extensive strategic plan or support groups on program delivery defor women and sersigned at serving the men vices for children. of Lummi Nation. He is highly motivated and has ➢ Tribal-specific advocacy services to some great ideas. support your healing. ➢ Call LVOC to find out what is available

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How is it Going? Ask yourself ➢ Do I feel respected, cared for and nurtured by my partner? ➢ Is my partner willing to communicate when there are problems? ➢ Does my partner give me space to be with my friends and family? If you answered YES to these questions, it is likely that you are in a healthy relationship. Studies show that this kind of relationship leads to better physical and mental health, lon-

ger life and better outcomes for your children.

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catch your breath in the next room.

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you ➢ If you feel unsure don’t deserve to be hurt. about your partner’s Is my relationship un- Your health care provider ability to handle safe or disrespectful? Ask or LVOC advocate can suptheir frustration yourself; port you and connect you to with the baby/child, helpful programs. don’t leave the baby/ ➢ Does my partner child alone with them. shame or humiliate If You’re Raising Chilme? dren ➢ Find a safe person On Bad Days?

➢ Does my partner tell me what to do, where to go, who I can talk to and how to spend my money? ➢ Does my partner threaten me, hurt me, or make me feel afraid?

Many parents who were abused as children or adults can be “triggered” easily, quick to anger, have less patience and more anxiety. These are learned responses to what happened, but there are strategies to help and support you:

➢ Does my partner make me do sexual thinks I don’t want

➢ If you feel frustrated, gently place the baby in the crib while you

that you can call to take a break if you are frustrated with your baby/children and call your health care provider or advocate for support.

Supporting Children Studies have shown that children who live in homes where their mother has been hurt are more

likely to experience learning disabilities, behavior problems, drug and alcohol abuse or even repeat abusive behavior as adults. But, children can also get through hard times and here are some ways that you can support them. ➢ Let them know it isn’t their fault. ➢ Keep an open door for when your child is ready to talk. ➢ If your child is anxious or has behaviors that concern you, consult a pediatrician or counselor. Connect them to children’s programs available in a domestic violence advocacy program.

Lummi CDFI adds new Board Member and new loan product Submitted by Jaron Kensok Lummi CDFI Director Lummi CDFI has been in operation since 2007 and been a 501c3 nonprofit since 2012. During this time Lummi CDFI has been able to contribute to the economic development of the Lummi Nation and it’s entrepreneurs by providing a loan fund by which Native American entrepreneurs can apply for, and use to assist in funding all or a portion of their business venture. To date (2007-2013), Lummi CDFI has been able to originate over $475,000 in small business loans to Lummi Native entrepreneurs. In 2012, there were $169,000 in loans, contributing to the creation of over 12 jobs and $175,000 in 2011, contributing to over 16 jobs created or retained; 2013 will be on pace to break over $200,000 in originated loans based on projections and opening up of a new credit product to qualified Native fishermen.

Lummi CDFI has had some difficulty in the recent past with loan delinquency and collections, however, with assistance of our new staff and increased communication with our clients, Lummi CDFI has been able to drop our delinquency rate tremendously (down to 8%), therefore increasing the ability to lend and eventually work on new grant opportunities! A huge thank you to our current and previous clients for making the effort to come in and discuss options when difficulties arose! Additionally, in order to become more selfsufficient, Lummi CDFI is attempting to grow its portfolio by offering at least one new loan product that will be specifically for our Native Fishermen (to be revealed in 2013); in order to assist them with the sporadic season and various “openings”. By offering new products, we are able to expand our market, and therefore, our portfolio.

The Lummi CDFI has ing with Native CDFI’s also had some changes on across the nation) as well as its Board of Directors and the Ventures Partnership, working toward reducing poverty, assisting with Native American asset building, and prosperity.

ture or is looking to start one, please don’t hesitate to contact Laura Williams, CDFI Loan Officer, at 360-594-6004 or drop by our office at the Harbor Mall (2620 Harbor Loop Dr. #14 in Bellingham) to If you or someone you schedule an appointment. know has a business ven-

is happy to announce that it has added Ms. Amy Finkbonner as a Board Member. Ms. Finkbonner brings with her a multitude of knowledge and background in education and administration in the Bellingham and Ferndale Schools and is also an employee of LIBC. We are happy to welcome Ms. Finkbonner and look forward to working with her in the future! We are also proud to announce our continued partnerships with ONABEN (Native American Business Enterprises), The Native CDFI Network (partner-

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Records & Archives Mission Statement: To • 30 bo x d i s p o s e d of for Council serve the Lummi Nation by Ops-190/263 or 72% preserving and protecting complete the historical and business records of the Tribe, and to • David Alexander Colprovide records managelection Accessioned. ment services to LIBC and This accession is reTribal Community. stricted.

March Monthly Update

• C a t h i e J e f f e r s o n 1992 Family Reunion DVD Accessioned Well the move to the new administration build- • 2 Debra Paul Memoing is getting closer to berial Paddles Accescoming a reality. Last week sioned we met with the installers of the racks in the Records • 30 Healing Spirit Clinic Opening Photos Storage Room and the Vault. We should be able • Several old maps to start moving boxes over from LNR were acthe last week of March. cessioned This will open up room in the stacks in our current • 5 files cabinets of files prepped for building so departments scanning at LVOC. can begin to empty their This week we should offices of boxes of informabe able to start the tion that will be scanned to scanning process of electronic format. How exconverting these files citing and Spring is here. to electronic format.

The numbers for March are as follows:

• 1-2009 resolutions scanned and certified • 2-2010 resolutions scanned and certified • 22-2013 resolutions scanned and certified • 29 file requests from various departments • 21 files returned

• 1 archival request for information on previous treatment center plans • 20 “Lummi Elders Speak” books ordered for Gateway Center. Scott Kinley is going to start selling these books at

• Records Inventory conversion 33% complete. This is the process of entering the records files into the new database and attaching all the paper work that goes along with the accessions to electronic format.. • 34,283 pages or 2555 files scanned to electronic format for LNR and Accounting M-Z • 9 boxes received from Planning Department to be scanned

PM. This month we have discussed the move process and the hiring of temporary personnel to help with the move, picture hanging in the new building, the café has been turned over to Economic Development, schedule for Records and Archives as we will be the first department to move, parking, customer service and switchboard employees, and many other crucial matters that pertain to the move to the new administration building. I attended one HR Policy meeting, we continue to make progress on the policies.

This month as we prepare for our move we have removed all pictures from • Met with Human the walls of our building, Resources to begin returned all display items scanning some of to their proper storage area their files in their and containers, boxed up office. the books from our library, began work of boxing up • All resolutions are the vault for easier move, now available on the competed a to do list that H: drive with proper we can check off as our access authorizamove gets closer and we tion. If you need begin moving. This is a your department to very large project for Rehave access to the cords and Archives so we resolutions please will be closed for a week or submit the form to two just before our move Wilfred LaClair Jr. to be able to finish packing in Records and Areverything and getting it all chives. ready. We will continue to • One off-site Team assist all departments with meeting and two in file requests and receiving office team meetings boxes for scanning project. We ask that all requests The Administration be made by 3:00 PM to be Transition Team continues processed the following to meet every Wednesday morning. Any emergency from 1:00 PM until 2/3:00

requests will be filled as they come in. Once again we encourage you to submit pictures (we can make copies), birth announcements, death certificates, wedding photos or invitations, graduation announcements or photos, sporting events, class pictures, yearbooks or annuals, naming, etc. to begin or add to your family history. If you need to schedule us to come into your home to scan these documents please call us at 384-2246. And remember we are just a holding place for preservation unless you release them to us, you control who has access to them.

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• Several old obituaries and memorial folders were accessioned that were part of Council Operations files that are in disposition

the Gateway Center.

Director: Janice “Honetia” Benson 360-384-2345 [email protected] Staff: 12 (11 Lummi Tribal, 1 other tribal) Staff: Cheryl Solomon, Records Tech Supervisor 360-384-2262 cheryls@ lummi-nsn.gov Wilfred LaClair Jr., Scanning Tech Supervisor 360-384-2236 wilfredl@ lummi-nsn.gov Daniel Neil, Records Tech I (384-2236) Sarajean Wilson, Receptionist/Records Tech (384-2262) 4 F T - Te m p o r a r y Employees, 2PT Temporary Scannig Project Contact Information: 2616 Kwina Road, Building J (next to Courthouse) Bellingham, WA 98226 Fax: 360-312-8742 Dept.. Divisions: Archives & Records Management

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Submitted by Natural Resources staff News from the Lummi Natural Resources Department (LNR)

On March 6 to 14, 2013, 493,000 yearling Coho were transferred from the Kendall Hatchery to the Lummi Bay Hatchery for short term rearing prior to being released into Lummi Bay during mid April.

overseen by Frank Lawrence III and Chris Phair from the Lummi Natural Resources Department. The Wetland Mitigation Bank Administrative Panel also approved five applications to purchase credits from the mitigation bank.

Ed Hillaire setting 700,000 geoduck larvae into a raceway.

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Crist Property on Red River Road: Lummi Forestry will re-visit regeneration survey plots to determine the success rate of trees that were planted last spring. Kwina Village Expansion Project: The Lummi Housing Authority is in the process of harvesting timber along Kwina Road next to the existing Kwina Village Apartments. Mountain View Excavation will be hauling red alder to the LNR log yard for ceremonial events and all other species will be hauled to the Commodity Foods Elder Firewood Program. Approximately 46 thousand board feet of timber will be harvested on 5 acres. Party Orchard Project: Lummi Forestry is manually clearing vegetation around planted western red cedar to reduce competition and increase growth rates. Harvest Management Division

Joseph Property TimCrab: As of mid-March, ber Harvest on Lake Terrell the tribes have approxiRoad: mately 170,000 lb remainThe planting of red ing in the Region 1 quota. alder seedlings is sched- Bellingham Bay is scheduled for the first part of uled to close in early April. April. Forestry is currently Possession of soft shell treating the big leaf ma- crab is prohibited; please ple stumps to prevent re- refrain from fishing in areas sprouting. This practice with soft crab. Pre-season reduces the completion on planning for the 2013-2014 newly planted conifer and season is underway. All the red alder seedlings from regional plans are schedother vegetation on the uled to be completed and signed by June 1, 2013. site.

Division staff participated in several meetings related to addressing the increasing fecal coliform bacteria levels in the Nooksack River watershed and Portage Bay. This effort is to result in a substantial increase in water quality Halibut: Another haliFirst Dawn Watershed monitoring in the Nook- Restoration crew unloading but opening will be held sack River watershed and Douglas-fir saplings at the in early May. The tribal an increase in the number Joseph property. commercial quota is set

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The Lummi Natural Resources Department is actively working to fulfill We hired Shane Marits mission to enhance, tin as temporary hatchery manage, and protect the worker. natural resources into perForest and Fish petuity for the benefit of Division the Lummi people in accordance with the policies and The Forest and Fish Diprocedures of the Lummi vision reviewed, cataloged, Nation. and mapped forest practice This is an overview of activities including timber departmental activities harvest, road construction and maintenance, and during March 2013: spraying on state-regulated Shellfish Hatchery lands in the Lummi NaGeoduck: On March tion’s U&A area in and near 23, 2013, all 20 of the Whatcom County. Hatchery raceways were The Division reviewed set with the first group of and responded to state-isgeoduck setters. The total sued HPAs (Hydraulic Projwill be 15 million. The first ect Approvals) throughout spawn had a great survival the Nooksack system, adrate with an extra 20 mil- jacent tributaries, and the lion geoduck setters. We San Juan Islands to assure plan to grow them out in that permitted projects do all of our down weller boxes not interfere with tribal in the hatchery. The first access to treaty-reserved groups of Geoduck setters resources, nor adversely are on schedule for May impact their habitats. harvesting. We are working with Oysters and Clams: We the state and other tribes are planning to start grow- in a comprehensive review ing oyster setters after the and revision of the state’s geoducks are harvested and hydraulic code. The hysold (May-June) and we draulic code is the body of will begin spawning and regulations through which growing Manila clams at the state regulates in- and the same time. near-water activities to proSalmon Enhancement tect aquatic resources. Division Water Resources Division Lummi Bay Hatchery: On March 4 and 5, 2013 In addition to continuHatchery staff transferred ing the surface and ground 479,728 Fall Chinook water ambient water qualfry from the Sandy Point ity monitoring activities Hatchery site to the Lummi on the Reservation and the Bay Hatchery. They will development of a strategic be reared up to 90 fish per energy plan, the Water pound and released into Resources Division staff Lummi Bay at the end of reviewed storm water polApril. lution prevention plans for

several tribal development of compliance enforcement projects, conducted site inspections. visits, and reviewed Lummi Water Resources Diviland use permit applicasion staff also met with tions. representatives from the Frank Lawrence III, Federal Emergency ManVictor Johnson, and Jer- agement Agency (FEMA) to emy Freimund participated “kick-off” a state-of-the-art in a three-day training coastal flood study for the program on Conservation Reservation. The study and Banking held in Vancouver, revised flood risk maps of WA during the last week of the coastal areas of the ResFebruary. ervation are expected to be completed in early 2016. The Lummi Nation’s contracted independent Watershed third party expert on vessel Restoration Division traffic safety studies and the The Restoration DiviWater Resources Manager sion has completed a draft reviewed and commented report on the Logging Road on seven preliminary draft and Sediment Production report sections prepared Assessment for the Skooby the contractor working kum and Cavanaugh Creek for Ecology to evaluate the vessel traffic impacts of the Watersheds of the South proposed Gateway Pacific Fork Nooksack River. Terminal project. The Division has been selected to receive sevSite preparation and eral grants that total to conifer planting within $563,000 to restore salmon the Lummi Nation Wethabitat in the South Fork land and Habitat MitigaNooksack River, fish pastion Bank Phase 1A Site sage in Smuggler’s Slough, started for the third year of enhancement activi- and riparian forests in the ties during March. Henry South Fork. Two grants Misanes was contracted to are pending approval of perform the work, which the budget by the State is being coordinated and legislative.

Department Director: Merle Jefferson Sr. Number of Staff: 50 Contact Information: 2616 Kwina Road Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: 360-384-2225 Fax: 360-384-4737

First Dawn Watershed Restoration planted 14,000 Douglas-fir and western red cedar on the Joseph Property.

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at 314,300 lb. Receive up-to-date information on halibut openings by signing up for LNR’s text message service.

These maps may be useful to you as a navigational aid, as gift wrapping paper, or just large sheets of paper to draw on.

Salmon: Chinook, coho and chum fishing schedules for areas 7B, 7C, 7D and 77B are currently being planned. This takes place at the North of Falcon (NoF) and Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) pre-season planning meetings. The 2nd NoF meeting will be held March 26-28, 2013 and the process wraps up with the 2nd PFMC meeting April 6-11, 2013. The next preseason planning meeting for Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon will be held April 22-25, 2013.

The free maps are located in the front lobby of the Natural Resources building, 2616 Kwina Road (building 1). There is a large sign pointing to the stack of free maps. These maps are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will have to look through the stacks yourself since we will not be available to put things on hold or answer questions about availability.

Shrimp: The 2013 spotted shrimp season will begin in 2 West in early April, and in the Islands in mid- to late-April. Tests will be conducted to determine how many females are holding eggs, and opening dates will be set to accompany egg drop. Scallops: A management plan for pink and spiny scallops is being developed and is due to be completed in early April. Scallop openings will be closely managed to ensure fishing occurs only in approved areas that are not impacted by Paralytic Shellfish Poisons at the time of harvest. For more information on harvesting scallops contact Karl Mueller at 384-2367. GIS Division – Map Give-Away To reduce clutter in the new tribal center, the GIS Division is giving away many older maps. These maps include nautical charts, USGS topographic maps for Whatcom and Skagit Counties, select USGS topographic maps of Alaska, and US Forest Service maps.

ESA Division Hatchery News: The ESA team continues to address and track threats to hatchery programs that are essential to provide fish for our community, including a court case in Oregon where a judge has agreed to hear a case that would shut down hatchery production of spring Chinook in a Columbia Tributary because it might impact the recovery of a natural origin stock in the system. We are also tracking legislation in Olympia that would create private/public operations at WDFW hatcheries in Hood Canal and allow private parties to recoup costs in a separate fishery. Similar initiatives in the Bellingham Bay area have been proposed but the community must evaluate the best way to use available resources to meet the treaty right fisheries requirements. We are working to build Lummi hatchery programs, such as the chum program that will eventually lead to releasing 1 million fry. We are working to find an alternative brood collection process near the Kendall Creek Hatchery. One of the barriers to the Chum program is finding funding of $25,000 for the marking,

rearing, and release of fry. internal agreement on how the pilot selective fisheries We are also fighting will be conducted and have to ensure that the State resolved differences within maintains their commit- the community and with ment to raise fall Chinook the Nooksack Tribe. We at their Samish Hatchery. are waiting on the specific The fish raised there are targets for the fishery to be released at the Sea Ponds developed in the North of and Bertrand Creek and Falcon process that sets all currently produce fish for Southern US fisheries. It is the fall Chinook fishery. We anticipated that the pilot are also developing strate- fishery will begin during the gies to restore fall Chinook first week of April. production back to the It is important that levels of the Good Old Days Lummi community memin the ‘80s that produced bers notify Lummi Enforceterminal area catches of over 100,000 Chinook and ment or Natural Resources 5 days a week fisheries, and of any illegal fisheries from still meet ESA concerns for now through July, because the restoration of this stock listed Early Chinook. is critical to restoring the The program is also fisheries of the Good Old looking for funding sourc- Days. es, as for example, the CaLummi Community sino Community Funds, Outreach: A major objective the National Oceanic and of the ESA Coordination Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or Non- Program is to ensure the Governmental Organiza- Lummi Community is well tions (NGOs), to make up informed and understands a shortfall of $50,000 in the threats to treaty right operating the Long Live the fisheries so they advocate Kings Glenwood Springs for resources necessary to Hatchery program and counter these threats. We allow them to maximize are working with the Lumtheir fall Chinook program mi School System to involve for the benefit of orcas and students in age-appropriate recreational fishers. The activities that will connect increased returns resulting them in a meaningful way from new management at with their culture and way the facility should ease the of life and what is necespressure to reduce Chinook sary to sustain them. We harvest as a condition of envision having students sockeye and pink salmon participate in Natural Resource Department activiFraser Panel fisheries. ties to gain an appreciation Selective Fishery: The of treaty-reserved fishing pilot selective spring Chi- rights, fisheries managenook tangle net fishery con- ment, hatchery supplementinues to move forward. The tation, and habitat protecobjective of the program is tion and restoration. We to demonstrate that natu- hope to spark interest in the ral origin spring Chinook, Lummi youth to blend the which must be on a recov- traditional practices with ery path for delisting under the scientific knowledge the Endangered Species and pursue the credentials Act (ESA), can be caught that would qualify them for and released without harm, responsible positions in the while we keep hatchery Natural Resources Departfish that are in excess to ment. No one can fight for the needs of the hatchery treaty rights better than supplementation program. one whose treaty rights are The ultimate goal is to allow threatened. in the future a tightly reguRockfish Recovery Plan: lated spring Chinook permit fishery. We now have NOAA Fisheries will be

developing a Rockfish Recovery Plan for ESA-listed species and has asked the Lummi Nation whether we want to be involved. The Boccaccio rockfish is listed as endangered, and the yellow and yellow-eye rockfish are listed as threatened under the ESA. WDFW has received an Incidental Take permit based on their Rockfish Management and Conservation Plan. In addition to over fishing, NOAA has mentioned derelict salmon nets and crab and shrimp pot gear, and bycatch in the halibut longline and shrimp and crab pot fisheries in the listing documents. It is important for Lummi to understand whether their fisheries contribute to the listing factors. LNR staff have been participating in rockfish research project development to clarify the measures required to recover the listed species.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): We worked with the State Conservationist of the NRCS of the Department of Agriculture to transfer funds from the National Water Quality Initiative from the Palouse River to two watersheds in the Lower Nooksack River. The program would provide assistance to agricultural interests to meet water quality concerns related to pathogens, nutrients, and salmon habitat that are currently damaging the treaty right fisheries. We also coordinated with the Shellfish Hatchery Division and the Water Resources Division to provide a tour of the reservation facilities to the Chief of NRCS from Washington DC. It was an excellent opportunity to explain our water quality issues associated with agricultural activities, and seek full recognition that shellfish and salmon hatcheries should be treated the same as other agricultural production facilities.

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FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council Washington – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking nominations for participants in the Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). The Youth Preparedness Council provides an opportunity for young leaders to serve as a member of a distinguished national council; to complete a youth preparedness project of their choosing; to learn about youth disaster preparedness from the leadership at FEMA and other national organizations dedicated to youth preparedness; to voice their opinions, experiences, and share innovative ideas and solutions; and to participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit where the council meets with emergency management leadership to discuss

Anyone between the steps to strengthen the nation’s resiliency against all ages of 12 and 17, who is engaged in individual and types of disasters. community preparedness, Participants are ex- is encouraged to apply or pected to represent the be nominated to serve on youth perspective on emer- the Youth Preparedness gency preparedness and Council. An individual may relay information within apply on his/her own betheir communities. Each half, or can be nominated council member is expect- by an adult familiar with ed to develop and complete his/her youth preparedone preparedness-related ness activities. Individuproject specific to his/her als interested in applying region and interests. In must submit a completed addition to attending the application form, a narraSummit in the summer tive, and a letter of recomof 2013, council members mendation. The letter of will potentially participate recommendation can be in national, regional, state, from any adult, including tribal and local prepared- a parent, guardian, comness meetings and present munity first responder, or their work. It is expected teacher. Applications that that members will meet do not include a letter of with FEMA on a regular recommendation will not basis via conference call to be reviewed. Individuals provide ongoing input on interested in nominating a strategies, initiatives and young leader to the council projects throughout the should complete the appliduration of their term. cation form and narrative,

but a letter of recommendation is not mandatory. Specific information about completing and submitting the application and attachments can be found on the application. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 11:59 E.D.T. on April 19, 2013 in order to be eligible. Council members will be selected based on vacancies and announced in May 2013. Once selected, members serve on the Council for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year, based on a formal request by FEMA. For more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and FEMA’s work on youth preparedness, and to access the application materials, please visit www.ready.gov/

youth-preparedness. If you have any further questions, please contact FEMA’s Intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 646-3444 or at [email protected]. FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Intergovernmental Affairs Division Telephone 202-646-3444 Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory March 22, 2013

Behavioral Health Division Transition Plan for Behavioral Health Submitted by Rhonda E. Martinez-McFarland, Behavioral Health Director

have made some major changes. The move into the new Administration building will provide:

Upcoming May 1st • Improve access to Lummi Behavioral Health face to face services Division will be making • Ensure that sera move to the North end vices and support of the New Administrator are child-centered, building and merging youth-guided, and with all Mental Health family-driven. services. We would like to take time to thank • Developing partnerLummi Nation for ships to enhance the all your patience and availability and/or understanding as we quality of communi-

ty-based and clinical services. • Plan to improve cultural and linguistic competence for all service providers. • Dedicated to individuals who work in behavioral health services to provide opportunities for professional development and improve direct care services for the community. .

Access to Mental Health services will have a registration representative Monday thru Friday from 8:00-4:30. Lummi Behavioral Health services will provide support to youth, individual, couples, and family counseling for all Native Americans eligible for services. As well as provide additional specialty services for the behavior accountability and youth with sexually aggressive behavior. If request for services are needed please contact

us at (360)384-2373 or come visit us at the New Administrative building May 1st, 2013. Lummi Counseling Services (aka CARE) and the Healing Spirit Clinic (aka Suboxone Clinic) will not be moving and will continue to provide chemical dependency services at their current location. If you have questions or need an appointment for chemical dependency services please call: (360)384-2630.

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The Lummi Behavioral Health Division will be scheduling times for groups to present healthy relationships for youth. The Growing Together: Healthy Relationships Youth Group is scheduled on Monday’s from 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm at the Lummi System of Care Cultural Arts Studio @Northwest Indian College. Target group will be for Lummi teens (13-18) addressing topics related to Healthy Relationships and Violence Prevention.

• Increase problem solving skills, • Celebrate positive aspects of gender, • Develop respect and tolerance for differences, • Use critical thinking to make healthy lifestyle choices, and • Increase self-esteem.

• Build emotional intelligence,

The program will include additional components about abstinence, birth control and sexually transmitted diseases. We have plenty of open slots for youth who think they may benefit from this group. If additional support is needed we have counselors available for support. Open enrollment, contact Felicia Molano MS LMHC NCC, if you have questions contact 360-384-2373 or 360-510-8956.

• Improve pro-social skills,

Sponsored by the Lummi System of Care

The goals of the group will be to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth to learn, practice and process the following: • Learn effective communication skills and • Emotional expression,

Lummi Children’s Services How to Bring and Keep Our Children Home

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Submitted by Amy Finkbonner We continue to hear concerns from the Community that we are not making every attempt to keep or bring our children home. This is hard to hear because the truth is that a lot of time and energy is spent on trying to keep our kids with their families, or at least with community members that will keep them connected to their families. So we thought it would be helpful to explain what we do when the Court decides it is not safe for a child to be with his/her parents. When a child must be moved away from their parents, it is traumatic for everyone. Our hope at Children’s Services is to always find relatives that are able and willing to care for the child. Ideally, these will be relatives that are close by so that the children can still visit their

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(CPT) is asked about other family or community caregivers and those relatives are contacted.

If no family is able/ willing to care for the child, the next best option is to keep the child with caretakers he/she know. (eg: a 5. If age-appropriate, teacher, babysitter, coach, we ask the Lummi or close friend of the famSafe House and the ily) Lummi Youth Academy. The way we look for caregivers is listed below: 6. If no relative, family friend or community 1. T h e p a r e n t s a r e member is found, asked which relaand the Safe House tives they want their and the Academy are child to stay with unable to take the and usually it’s a child, LCS sends out Grandparent. Emergency Placement Requests via 2. Grandparents and/ Email on LIBC’s listor any relatives the servs asking for a parents told us about caregiver. are contacted. 3. LCS calls Lummi Enrollment to get family tree info. and calls those relatives we weren’t told about earlier. 4. The Lummi Child Protection Team

7. If no one steps forward, we look for a licensed Native Foster Parent through the State system. 8. If no licensed Native Foster Parent is found, we place the

child with a licensed non-Native Foster Parents through the State system. One way to keep our children here is to become a caregiver. To be a caregiver, you do not have to be licensed; however, if you do get licensed, you will receive more support for the kids you take in. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a licensed Foster Parent I’ve included the information for the 3-hour Orientation Session and the PRIDE Foster Training Class below. Orientation for Potential Foster Parents Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 4 to 7pm at Bellingham DCFS Office, Room A, 1720 Ellis Street, next to the Food Bank in downtown Bellingham. This Orientation class is free, but you must call ahead of time to let them know you’re com-

ing. Call 360-647-6100 to Register. Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 4 to 7pm at Mt. Vernon DSHS Office, 900 East College Way, in the Swinomish Room. This Orientation class is free, but you must call ahead of time to let them know you’re coming. Call 360-416-7362 to Register. PRIDE Foster Parent Training This is a 27-hour course. You must take the 3-hour Orientation prior to taking this class. The PRIDE class in Bellingham meets from 9am to 3:30pm at St. Luke’s Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway on the following dates: June 3, June 5, June 12, June 17 and June 19. The PRIDE class is free, but you must call ahead of time to let them know you’re coming. Call 360-647-6100 to Register.

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News from the TERO Office: DIRECT 360.384.2376

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REFERRAL APPLICATION: All Clients need to update personal information yearly. Remember to update any information – phone numbers, address, etc for 2013. We refer laborers, flaggers and receptionists through our TEMP SERVICE to date we have placed on projects/depts. for 1-2 weeks: Temp Services:

fice updated with current address and phone numbers to be dispatched.

Alisha Pierre, is the Relicense Coordinator and she will assist you. If you plan to get assistance please provide the followOnce you have started ing information: the process on getting on the TERO Temp list it can • Washington State ID take up to 3-5 business days before you are cleared to go • Documents from courts or collection out on the job. for fine amounts. Projects for 2013 may Training change! NWIC • Northwest Indian College (2 buildings)

• Haxton/Kwina Rd. Roundabout

Please see Teresa Ray for paperwork. She will • Road Maintenance (TEMP Service) assist you in applying for the required positions. In • Sandy Point Recircuorder to be qualified for the lation Temp service you must be • Lummi Housing @ willing to: Mckenzie • Work on call and • Lummi Housing @ have work boots, Kwina Village clothes, and safety gear ready before For more information the job start date. about these projects please contact the TERO office. • Have an updated referral form for 2013 Assistance for tools, union dues etc… We are • Read & Sign a Job going to be requesting adDescription. ditional funding to assist • Pass a Background clients with tools, union and Drug & Alcohol dues, work clothes, etc…. Test One time only assistance. • Check in weekly to see if any new positions have opened • Keep the TERO of-

RE-Licensing Assistance Program to Lummi Tribal Members Only!

We are presently working with Fran Dodson to refer students to NWIC for training for office professions. The process is for clients to meet with Melissa at NWIC to fill out form for BFET. This is to pay for their tuition, books and other items as identified based on need. They are then eligible to attend classes for the training of their choice.

showing their work ethics for the task of rebuilding an elder’s home. We hope they will be working toward completing more training and more building within the Nation. Good job guys appreciate you keeping on task. We still have more certifications for their completion. Bruce Pierre has been the on-site supervisor working with these men on the project. Thanks Bruce for your leadership. Up and Coming opportunities RSO training for individuals wanting to work for the Refineries: We will have scheduled trainings for the Refinery Turn around before the end of the month.

TWIC Cards if you want to work at the Refineries you will need this card to verify you are eligible to BTC work in this area. Please Our students who are feel free to contact us for still attending BTC Car- more information. pentry Classes taking Core Updates on the Marine Curriculum and rehab/ Trades training will be rebuilding an elders home forthcoming from NWIC/ are: Gordon Adams Jr., Dislocated Fishers ProRobert Bunton Jr., Nichogram for our people. las Castillo, Lance Francis, Bradley James, Jake JohnTraining for Asbestos ny, Richard Kinley II, Os- removal is another projceola Little, Preston Torres ect we are working with and Edward Waller. These NWIC we will have a schedstudents have been attend- uled training set before ing daily and have been the move of staff from the

Tribal center to the new Administration Building. Keep in touch with TERO. We are also going to work with NWIC for caregiver training and medical billing. Please contact Fran Dodson at 392-4300. Constance (Connie) Martin, Training Coordinator TERO Commissioners • Kathy Pierre, Chair • Donna Cultee, Vice Chair • Andrea Johnson • Clint Cagey • Steven Toby, Council Rep. • Vacancy Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month…all are welcome to attend. TERO MISSION Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with contractors and subcontractors while working under the guidelines of the TERO Ordinance. Referring qualified tribal members for employment and training. Lummi TERO “It’s the law” 360-389-8376 CELL 360-384-2376 Direct Line 360-384-2307 Planning 360-384-8981 FAX

Counseling Services ~ What is Wellness?

Submitted by Kevin Murphy, Mental Health Counselor

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It began with two blank pieces of paper and a third with the words, “What is Wellness??” Written in big bold green letters. Below the bold print was a request for people to write down their definition of wellness. It started slow, a couple of days passed before the first comment appeared, but soon one, two and suddenly five, six, seven and more comments were written down. The formerly blank paper stapled to the bulletin board in the hallway of Lummi Counseling Services soon became full of peoples’ various definitions of wellness. Eventually the three sheets of paper were bursting with over 50 comments about what wellness looked like to them. In the late 1990s a movement began in Native communities in the Midwest that focused on helping people be sober from drugs and alcohol and

on experiencing wellness in their lives. They called this group the Wellbriety Movement. The movement, began by Don Coyhis, realized that being sober was only part of the journey, that someone could be sober and not be well. It was recognized that people needed quality sobriety, which Mr. Coyhis said, “means that you come back to some kind of a value system which respects people and is responsible. You become willing to grow and willing to change, willing to own your own stuff, willing to forgive, and willing to learn to take setbacks from life. You become resilient, in that you keep getting up and coming back when hardships strike.” Wellbriety focuses on the whole person and that person being sober and well. It requires balance, like a teeter totter with sobriety (being free from addictions) on one end, and wellness (being healthy mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually) on the other.

At Lummi Counseling Services we are also focused on helping people to not only be sober but also be well. We are on this journey of wellness and we decided we wanted to find out what people saw as wellness. On the bulletin board some people wrote one word answers including; “Life,” “Love,” “Laughter,” “Sobriety,” “Recovery,” “Freedom,” and “Balance.” Other answers focused on sobriety and recovering from drug and alcohol abuse, such as: “Getting back more then what addiction took away;” and, “Wellness is being able to cope with your emotions and not use.” Many wrote about community and family in their definitions: “When your family finally gets well too, not just you;” “Family, children, love, support;” “Getting well to get your life back, your family and friends;” and, “Stability: Life and Family.” Some of what was written wasn’t as much of a definition

but tips on how to be well: “No TV sometimes;” “Respecting and loving our elders;” “Wellness is Awesome! Staying strong, mind over matter;” “Courage to step up to the plate and swing;” and, “means living life stable, clean and sober with structure. Enjoy the simple things in life, love thyself.” Finally there were many that referred to the medicine wheel and finding balance: “Balance: Mental, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual;” Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical: Awareness;” “Wellness is a balance of mind, body, spirit and living life in a healthy way.”

Your understanding of wellness may come from what you were taught as a child, what you learned from your experiences in life or a combination of both. In what ways are you living out a life of wellness now? Maybe there are certain areas that fit for you and maybe there are other areas that you want to change. Whatever the case, it is through individuals, families and the community supporting each other in our journey of sobriety and wellness that truly makes the difference. As one person wrote, “Wellness is everybody working together for the good of the community and the children. For the children Where do we get our are our future.” wellness from and how does it fuel our common Lummi Counseling Sergoal of sobriety as individu- vices mission is to provide als and as a community? education and treatment to Wellness is the larger focus Native American families in of life and our ability to live the area of chemical depenlife fully in community with dency within a comprehenothers. How do we live out sive outpatient counseling this life in all of its balance program. You can contact and fullness? What does Lummi Counseling Services it mean to be well to you? at 360-384-2330.

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Growing together: Healthy Relationships Youth Group has plenty of open spots for youth who are wanting to meet with a counselor in a group setting, or have a counselor already and think that they could benefit from this group as well. This group is sponsored by the Lummi Behavioral Health’s YESS program and Lummi System’s of Care.

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