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4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE Olympia, WA 98513
Phone Number (360)456-5221
Volume 6, Issue 6.5
July 2016
2016 Canoe Journey
Paddle to Nisqually
July 30th - August 6th
Jim
Canoe Journey
Contact Information
How to Contact Us
Tribal Center (360) 456-5221
Health Clinic (360) 459-5312
Nisqually Indian Tribe
4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE
Olympia, WA 9813
Phone: (360) 456-5221
Website: www:paddletonisqually.com
Law Enforcement (360) 459-9603
Youth Center (360) 455-5213
Natural Resources (360) 438-8687
Executive:
Gordon Jackson ext. 1109
[email protected]
Nisqually Tribal News
Canoe Coordinator:
Chay Squally ext. 2191
[email protected]
Leslee Youckton (360) 456-5221
[email protected]
4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE
Olympia, WA 98513
The deadline for the newsletter is
second Monday of every month.
Volunteer Coordinator:
Anita Paz ext. 1149
[email protected]
Nisqually Tribal Council
Chair, Farron McCloud
Canoe Skipper:
Hanford McCloud ext. 1125
Vice Chair, Chris Olin
Secretary, Sheila McCloud
Culture Coordinator:
Joyce MccCloud ext. 1142
Treasurer, Julie Palm
5th Council, Brian McCloud
6th Council, Handford McCloud
7th Council, Willie Frank
Landing Site Map ……..…..………. pg. 3
Port of Olympia Map .……………… pg. 4
Port of Olympia Info ………………… pg. 5
Frontage Road …………….………. pg. 6
Information ………………………..… pg. 7
Green Team ……….……………….. pg. 8
Archive Department
MCEC Update ……………………… pg. 9
During the week of August 1st through August 5th
Archives will be open per appointment only. To make an
appointment call:
Protocol Site Map ……….………… pg. 11
Youth Center Calendar …………… pg. 12
Quinault Indian Nation …………… pg. 13
Shannon Kravitz (360) 529-1239 ext. 1141
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July Event Calendar …………..…
pg. 14
Protocol Curfew Rules …………
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Frontage Road Phase II and
SR510 Widening Project Update
J. Tony Berkson, Public Works Director/Project Manager
The Frontage Road Phase II Project should be
completed by the third week in July.
Improvements to the residential intersections and
highway (SR510) will provide a safe and efficient
street system for the Nisqually Community.
and families on Muk-Sut-Wei will see a reduction
in traffic and noise. The old traffic signal will be
removed as soon as the new one is energized.
The final top lift of paving will be done at night to
minimize the traffic congestion and actually allow
Most of the major changes are to the connections the contractor to complete the final paving in a
to SR510 from She-Nah-Num Drive and Muk-Sut- shorter period of time.
Wei Drive. She-Nah-Num has been widened and
There will continue to be some inconveniences as
will have a turn lane onto SR510 in the direction
we finish the final stretch of the project. We
of Lacey. Muk-Sut-Wei will actually connect to
appreciate everyone’s patience as the
SR510 about 600 feet to the east toward Yelm.
The intersection of Elders Lane and Muck Creek improvements to our road system is completed.
Drive will now be directly across from each other
where they connect with SR510. Vehicles
heading west toward Lacey will now have a turn
pocket for entry into Elders Lane.
The highlight of the project is the new traffic
signal that is now in front of the new Nisqually
Market. It is scheduled to be operational on July
19th. When the new signal is working, the homes
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of at least 800 volunteers! There is no way we would be able to do such an epic
event without volunteers and people who want to help! You are needed for this to be a success. So
please help us to make sure this journey is memorable for all who attend, including our guests traveling here from all points of this earth. You can volunteer in any of the following areas:
Ÿ Elders
Ÿ Green Team
Ÿ Transportation/Parking
Ÿ Kitchen Help/Clean up
Ÿ Media
Ÿ Safety/Security
Ÿ Public Works/Camping
Ÿ Vendors
Ÿ Event Equipment
Ÿ Medical
Ÿ Youth Activities
Ÿ Meals
Ÿ Regalia/Craft Making
Ÿ Vendors
You can go to the PaddletoNisqually.com website to complete your online volunteer application. If
you have any questions, please call Anita Paz at (360) 456-5221 ext. 1149 or email at
[email protected].
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Tribal Hosting Families
If you plan to be a host family for the Canoe Journey we have 20 port-a-potties set aside for host families to use as additional bathrooms for your guests. Please contact Tony Berkson to let him
know. Call (360) 456-5221 ext. 1115. Deadline is July 20.
Volunteer Orientation Schedule
For any and all volunteers orientations are scheduled for June 29th , July 6th, July 9, July 13, July 16,
and July 20 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Billy Frank Jr. Community Center. At this time we should
have your scheduled for volunteer times.
Community Dumpsters Schedule
The Housing Department will be delivering community dumpsters to their normal locations around
July 7-21. This is for any last-minute clean ups in the community. Keep an eye out for the housing
flyers.
How to Get to the Canoe
Landing Area
Getting Around the Reservation
During the Journey
On Landing Day
Driving to the Protocol area
Ÿ There is VERY limited parking at the Port of
Ÿ The entrance to the Protocol parking lot is at
Olympia landing area, so take a shuttle bus!
Fireworks area.
Ÿ Buses will leave the Protocol parking area
Ÿ The Frontage Road will be closed west of
9:00am- 1:00pm. We have ten buses and they
Muck Creek Drive.
will leave every 15 minutes.
Ÿ Elders: Watch for special ELDERS parking
Ÿ They will take you directly to the landing area
area signs.
(closer than you can drive).
Ÿ You can catch the same bus back home to the Take a shuttle!
Reservation 2:00pm-8:00pm.
Ÿ The shuttle from the Protocol to the Youth
Center area will run every 15 minutes from
Landing day for elders and people who need
6:00am -10:00pm.
extra assistance
Ÿ The shuttle from Red Wind Casino to Rez
Ÿ There is VERY limited parking at the Port of
Mart to the Protocol area will run every 10
Olympia landing area for elders.
minutes from 6:00am-10:00pm.
Ÿ Tribal elders need a parking pass to park at
Ÿ The shuttle from Red Wind Casino to Rez
the landing area. Watch your mail for your
Mart to the Protocol to the Youth Center run
pass information.
every 20 min from 10:00pm-6:00am.
Ÿ There will be golf carts to transport elders
from the elders parking area to the elder’s
Nisqually Transit
tent.
Ÿ Nisqually Transit service will run its regular
route Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Landing day if you really want or need to drive
Ÿ No special doctor appointments or transit
downtown
requests will be provided this week.
Ÿ There is NO “general” parking at the landing
area.
Ÿ There are many parking areas set aside in
downtown Olympia.
Ÿ Shuttle buses will run all day to take you
directly to the landing area.
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Paddle to Nisqually 2016 – A GREEN Event!
By Paddle to Nisqually www.paddletonisqually.com Green Team (P2N)
The Paddle to Nisqually 2016 hosting will be a
low-waste “green” event held in the spirit of
cultural practices of sustainability. Given the
Tribe’s historic and cultural reliance on its natural
and traditional resources, the Paddle to Nisqually
Green Team was formed to help with wastereduction efforts and initiate recycling, research
composting options, and provide educational
opportunities for interested parties during the
2016 Tribal Canoe Journey. The Green Team is
committed to upholding the cultural teachings to
care for Mother Earth. We respectfully request the
support of all visitors, volunteers, and community
members to help us in our efforts to protect
Mother Earth, reduce environmental impact, and
raise the next generation of stewards during this
huge event. We expect over 12,000 visitors who
will be camping and celebrating with us from July
30th until August 7th.
Team. Some of the jobs on this team have
special requirements such as the ability to lift 25
pounds and wear protective aprons and gloves.
Green Team is offering volunteer opportunities in
3-4 hour shifts for the week of hosting in several
key areas: Protocol, Dining and Food Prep,
Camping, Vendors, and the Green Team “Hub”
(waste staging). There are several jobs to choose
from that are easy and fun. Materials and training
will be provided. Green Team training workshops
will start in June. Flyers with dates and times will
be posted on the Nisqually website’s P2N events
page.
Green Team is about more than recycling and
composting. The Green Team has secured
several large donations of reusable water bottles
and has built water stations to greatly reduce
plastic bottles and conserve water. The Green
Team has been collaborating with the Nisqually
Youth Center to support youth outreach activities
that focus on conservation and environmental
stewardship.
For Green Team questions, ideas, and volunteer
referrals please contact Bridget Ray
Nisqually Green Team Coordinator at
(360) 456-5221 x1118 or (360) 789-0005
“Many hands make short work.” Please join us for
a short volunteer shift. It’s easy and fun!
Billy Frank Jr. Gym, 10:00am – Noon
Wednesdays
June 29
July 6
July 13
July 20
Saturdays
July 9
July 16
Nisqually has the best water. It’s true. What
Nisqually has on tap is better than anything
people will get out of a plastic water bottle. The
Paddle to Nisqually 2016 theme is teRu?ma?
“Don’t forget the water.” The Green Team motto
is, “remember your reusable water bottles.” The
This many people potlatching in one place for a
Nisqually Public Works Department has
whole week generates tons of garbage! “Our goal constructed six hydration stations where
is to divert 75% of materials from the landfill. It
participants will be able to fill up their water
makes a statement about our commitment to
bottles.
protect Mother Earth” explains Bridget Ray, Tribal
Planner and Green Team Coordinator. Forty
If you forget to bring your own water bottle, Green
waste collection stations will be positioned
Team will have a limited number of water bottles
throughout the reservation with Green Team
for giveaway. Our main concern is to keep
volunteers to help sort out recyclables and food
everyone hydrated in the hot weather. Bottled
waste from trash.
water will also be available.
"Don't Forget the Water"
Remember your reusable water bottles!
Get involved. Volunteers for the Paddle to
Nisqually Green Team will work on recycling and
composting in collaboration with the Public Works
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Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation Update
By Jennifer Underwood, Chairwoman, MCEC
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participation in the coordination efforts of the
Paddle to Nisqually 2016 Canoe Journey. MCEC
and Red Wind Casino have budgeted a planned
sponsorship of $100,000.00 in-kind and cash
good and services. To date, these
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Purchased 10,000 cinch sack
logo gift bags for
protocol/landing giveaways
($16,500.00)
Purchased 100 cases of
Paddle to Nisqually 2016 logo bottled water
($41,850.00)
Wrapped 10 vehicles in Paddle to Nisqually
2016 decals ($16,392.00)
Ordered wool Journey blankets for gift shop
for resale ($2,300.00)
Purchased small Journey blanket overrun for
internal gifting and gift shop sale ($1,035.00)
Provided funding to Leschi Heritage
Foundation through X2 donations to assist
with Canoe Journey ($93,000.00)
Coordinated with Casino Security to provide
fire extinguisher, Airkwik, AED, CPR, First Aid,
and Avade training
Conducted staff cultural awareness training
with Casino Workforce of 600+ Casino team
members
Organized shuttle service with four busses
and four drivers through Casino
Transportation
Vacation blackout to maximize staffing for
casino volunteering and to support high
volume business
Added Canoe Journey weblinks, logo and
sponsors to the casino website
redwindcasino.com
Donated of chef jackets
and pants for journey food
service workers
Provided advertising and
design agency and public
relations
Provided legal assistance
in the development of the
50-50 raffle
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Provided surveillance and information and
obsolete cameras for security
Supplied food temp hire statistics from the
2012 Journey event in planning of the journey
food service
Authorized Sysco for volume discounts for the
food service
Referred vendor to Tribal Finance for ATM
service in the Protocol area
Issued window decals to MCEC and Tribal
Member team involved in Journey to promote
the event
Recruited to date 53 Casino team member
volunteers
In the July Casino newsletter “Breeze” will
feature Canoe Journey, a special edition to be
mailed to 65,000 guests
Digital signage and Casino advertisements on
the gaming floor using internal software
system Coolsigns will promote Journey
Daktronics large sign on the highway will
welcome Canoe Families to Nisqually
Casino provided meeting rooms for Canoe
Journey planning throughout the year
Casino staff attend planning meetings to stay
updated and coordinated on event planning
Casino Green Team assists with Canoe
Journey Green Team efforts
We are extending Tribal Elder Parking to
visiting Tribes during the event with a new
Canoe Journey Elders Permit
Fundraising raffle tickets sales will begin soon
MCEC will attend a kick-off meeting for
sponsors
This single event will be one of the largest held in
the history of the Nisqually Tribe, welcoming
others to Nisqually. We are happy to share our
hospitality and hope that
everything we’ve been able
to do is helpful in having a
great Journey to Nisqually
this year.
The Medicine Creek
Enterprise Corporation is
very proud to take part in
making this event a success.
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July 31, 2016 Treaty Tree Ceremony
By Sheila McCloud
The Nisqually Tribe will host a special ceremony for the Treaty Tribes
on July 31 in conjunction with the Canoe Journey at the Billy Frank Jr.
National Wildlife Refuge.
This ceremony is in recognition of the Medicine Creek Treaty as the
location where our ancestors gathered to preserve and protect our
treaty fishing, shell fishing, and the right to gather and exist by own
traditions. Without their foresight and knowledge, our way of life would
not be as it is today. Today we are the leaders of tradition, culture,
economic development and stewards of the land and our tribal
members.
The Medicine Creek Treaty Tribes are Puyallup Indian Tribe,
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Squaxin Indian Tribe and Nisqually Indian
Tribe. This ceremony will follow the Billy Frank Jr. Tell Your Story Act,
which renames the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to the Billy Frank
Jr. National Wildlife Refuge. The Act also creates the Medicine Creek
Treaty National Memorial at the site of the Treaty Tree.
This Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge named
after a tribal member in the United States.
As logistics are confirmed, we will provide the exact time, parking
locations and information about transportation shuttles to the site.
Protocol Site Just About Ready!
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Canoe Journey – Dental Clinic
By Sue Bohannon, DMD
During the hosting of the Canoe Journey, the Nisqually Tribe Dental Clinic will be doing things a little
bit differently! We will be open for emergent care on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday 8:00am
to 5:00pm. After hours, medical teams will be able to dispense our Dental Emergency Kits as needed.
We will do our best to care for any dental emergencies that arise for everyone enjoying the Canoe
Journey Celebration to keep everyone happy and smiling!
Youth Center Activity Schedule 2016 Canoe Journey
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Quinault Indian Nation Donation of Ceremonial Razor Clam Dig
For Paddle to Nisqually Canoe Journey 2016
By Grace Hyasman
On May 24, 2016 the Quinault Indian Nation graciously hosted a ceremonial razor clam dig in support
of Nisqually Indian Tribe hosting Paddle to Nisqually 2016. We want to thank the Quinault Indian Nation and raise our hands high to their generosity. The 30 people who participated dug and donated
2,000 pounds of razor clams. The overall Golden Shovel highest dig of 205 pounds went to Jennifer
McCrory Scott. The elder male with the highest dig went to Ron Obi. Connie Wilson won the highest
female elder award. Daymien Bryan youth highest dig. Vincent Buckle (186 pounds) and the Llsit’sa
Martha Boyer (119 pounds) the highest adult diggers. We also want to thank the Quinault Seafood
Processing plant for processing and storing our clams until we need them.
Photos courtesy of Jessie Grover Stevens!
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Event Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
3
4
5
Song/dance
practice
12-4pm (BFJ)
Basket/necklace
making
10-4pm (BFJ)
Regalia
making/cedar
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
10
11
12
Basket/necklace
making 10-4pm
(BFJ)
Regalia
making/cedar
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
17
18
19
Song/dance
practice
12-4pm (BFJ)
Basket/necklace
making
10-4pm (BFJ)
Regalia
making/cedar
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
24
25
26
Basket/necklace
making 10-4pm
(BFJ)
Bless Protocol
Field
Wednesday
6
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7
1
8
2
9
15
16
22
23
Regalia
Basket/necklace
making/cedar
making
weaving
10-4pm (BFJ)
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
13
14
Basket/necklace
Regalia
making
making/cedar
10-4pm (BFJ)
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
20
21
Basket/necklace
Regalia
making
making/cedar
10-4pm (BFJ)
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
27
28
Basket/necklace
Regalia
making
making/cedar
10-4pm (BFJ)
weaving
1-7pm (BFJ)
Song/dance
practice 5-8pm
(BFJ)
29
30
Port of
Olympia
Landing 2pm
31
Treaty Tree
Celebration
TBD
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Protocol Curfew Rules July 29-August 7,2016
In an effort to keep everyone safe and health the following rules will be implemented during the
protocol days.
1. Protocol will start at 8:00am on July 30 and continue until August 6, 2016.
2. Each Protocol day will start at 8:00am and close when determined or that the Canoe Family
last on the daily list is completed for the evening.
3. All youth under eighteen will be held to a strict curfew. The curfew hour will be midnight daily.
4. If a group of young people are found walking around and there is only one person in the group
that is 18, they will be asked to return to their camp.
5. All parents will be responsible for seeing that their children are in their camps at midnight.
6. There will be patrols to ensure this curfew rule is followed.
7. The curfew will be announced on the floor prior to the midnight hour.
8. In the event there are youth found to be out of order with this curfew they will need to identify
what camp they are from. They will be escorted back to that canoe family’s camp and an adult
will need to see to them.
9. In the event any youth are found to be under the influence of ANY substance, they will be
detained by the Nisqually Police Department. NPD will contact the parent and or detained the
youth until the next day. Due to the fact that this is an “alcohol and drug free event” none of
these behaviors will be tolerated. The Canoe Family’s full cooperation is expected.
10. In the event any visitors are found to be in violation of the curfew outside of the Protocol area hosts families, private homes, public reservation areas - those areas may be enforced also.
Any questions please contact the Chay Squally, Canoe Coordinator at (360) 456-5221.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in this area.
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Nisqually Indian Tribe
4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE
Olympia, WA 98513