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Lummi Receives
Army Corp
Decision on Coal
Port
Section 1 pages
14-15.
Lummi Nation
School Track and
Field Champions
Section 2 pages 1
and 11.
June 19th
Attempt to build North America’s largest
coal terminal faces another huge setback
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE—June 6, 2016
Lummi Nation praises WA
Department of Natural Resources’ decision to uphold
treaty rights and deny lease
of Engineers, the State of
Washington recognizes
the devastating impact a
terminal at Cherry Point
would have on Lummi’s
treaty rights.
Bellingham, Wash.—
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, Peter Goldmark, announced
today that the Washington
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has dismissed
Pacific International Terminal’s (PIT) application for
an aquatic land lease. The
lease was an essential step in
PIT’s attempt to build North
America’s largest coal export
terminal in the Lummi Nation’s treaty-protected fishing waters off Cherry Point.
The statement below from
Tim Ballew II, chairman of
the Lummi Indian Business
Council, can be quoted in full
Because of this decision, the water we rely on
to feed our families, for our
ceremonies and for commercial purposes remains
protected. But this is more
than a victory for our people; it’s a victory for treaty
rights.
Star Park located on
Ferndale Road, in Ferndale,
Washington, next to Pioneer
Park and the Ferndale Boys &
Girls Club, and was designed
by Ferndale Kids and built
entirely by volunteers.
According to a city
announcement Star Park
opened on Sunday, June 5,
2016, with a ribbon cutting
ceremony. However, due to
some work still needing to
be complete the park closed
and officially re-opened up
Wednesday, June 8, 2016.
The Playground is about
12,000 square feet in size and
will be completely community built and is highly accessi-
Contact:
take another huge step to- ership, our schelangen, our
wards permanently protect- way of life, can survive for Sheena Kinley-Sanders
This is a historic moment ing Lummi’s sacred site.
future generations of families Assistant to the Chairman
in Washington’s history.
who will fish the waters of the
By denying Pacific InternaWe applaud Commis- Salish Sea and harvest along 360-305-8532 cell
tional Terminal’s request sioner Goldmark for fol- its shores.
for an aquatic lands lease lowing the law and upholdfor DNR-managed aquatic ing Lummi Nation’s treaty
By affirming the decision
lands at Cherry Point, we rights. Because of his lead- made by the U.S. Army Corps
or in part.
Community Volunteers
Build Star Park
ble for children with disabilities.
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A few words from
Lummi Dental
The Dental Department is adopting some
new changes that will improve your oral health.
We are opening up more
slots for appointments,
which will increase the
amount of patients seen
per day and decrease wait
times for patients getting
appointments. We are also
changing our “Walk-In”
appointments system to
something similar to Medical. No more long waits
in the waiting room, but
now you can call and set up today to make your apyour appointment the DAY pointment!!!
BEFORE.
At the moment we will
We have limited “Walk- be suspending Saturday
In” appointments available clinic until all of the changand they will be first CALL, es have been done and the
first served.
transition is completed.
We want to be able to
serve the community the
best we can and believe this
is how we start. The Dental
Team will be working hard
during these changes, so
please be patient during
this transition and call us
Have a question about
your referral? Call Charlene
Humphreys: 312-2463
Thank you,
The Lummi Dental Team
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Community Updates
Chairman’s Update
one on May 3, 2016 and
the second one on May 18,
2016. The LIBC utilizes
these meetings to establish
the policy direction needed
to preserve, promote, and
protect our Schelangen. As
a result of this work, we can
make certain that the needs
of our people are being met
to the best of our ability.
Timothy Ballew II, LIBC
Thank you elected officials
Chairman
for taking this time to disGreetings family and
cuss, contribute, and work
friends,
together as a team for the
I want to take this op- betterment of our people.
portunity and thank each
On May 4, 2016 the
and every one of you for the
Washington Indian Gamcontinued support. Your
ing Association (WIGA)
support allows the Lummi
hosted a scholarship meetIndian Business Council
ing in Olympia, WA. Coun(LIBC), including myself,
cilmember Nick Lewis and
to carry out the work of the
I attended this meeting
people. Throughout the
on behalf of the Lummi
month of May, the LIBC
Nation. Our purpose of
and I have continued the
attending this meeting is
work of past leaders on varto ensure that the Lumious projects ranging from
mi people have access to
Treaty Rights, Economic
scholarships. These scholDevelopment, Health &
arships are important and
Wellness, Public Safety,
allow tribal people to purand Education.
sue post-secondary eduThis month, the LIBC cation. As a result of this,
held two regular meeting, our people will continue to
thrive in academics. The
work conducted at WIGA
is a reflection of the effort
to expand the educational
opportunities within Indian Country.
Cherry Point,
Xwe’chi’exen, is a well
known village site, harvest
area, and a location that is
culturally important to the
Lummi people. On May 9,
2016 Colonel John Buck
called and provided Lummi
Nation with details regarding a decision around the
Gateway Pacific Terminal
(GPT). The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps)
issued the following decision and stated that the
GPT indeed impacted Lummis’ treaty rights. The GPT
permit has been denied and
because of that, our ancestors will be able to rest
protected and the waters
that we rely on to feed our
family remains protected.
Following this great news
from the Corps, we hosted a
celebration on May 11, 2016
to provide an update to the
community pertaining to
Cherry Point. Thank you we are, where we come
one and all who assisted in from, and why our ancestor
protecting Xwe’chi’exen.
fought to protect our way
of life. Thank you one and
On May 16-17, 2016 I all that contributed to this
traveled to Washington, ceremony.
D.C. to attend the White
House Council on Native
May 30, 2016 was
American Affairs: Environ- Memorial Day. I want to
ment, Climate Change and take this opportunity and
Natural Resource subgroup personally thank all our
meeting. At this meeting, Veterans for your service.
the topics for discussion in- Whether you previously
cluded water, fish, marine served, are currently servmammals, wildlife man- ing, or intend on serving,
agement, and natural & your service does not go
cultural resources. It is our unnoticed. Thank you for
responsibility to continual- sacrificing your time away
ly protect these resources, from your family. In connot only at the tribal-level clusion, I want to invite
but at the federal-level as everyone to the annual
well.
Lummi Stommish Water
Festival beginning on June
The First Salmon Cere- 10, 2016 and ending on
mony was held on May 19, June 12, 2016.
2016. As a fishing community, it is customary
As always, our doors
that each year we conduct are open and we encourage
the First Salmon Ceremo- any and all tribal members
ny. The purpose of this to visit with their concerns
ceremony is to give thanks and recommendations.
to the “Salmon People”
for allowing us to harvest Che chesh whe wheleq,
salmon. This ceremony Lul-hal-mun
allows us to remember who Tim Ballew, II
Chairman
Vice Chairwoman’s Update
the different components
(red cells, platelets, and
plasma,) your efforts will
benefit up to 96 patients
in hospitals we serve. The
blood donations collected
at the blood drive are critical to maintain a stable
blood supply for surgeries,
medical emergencies, and
for supporting patients
Cheryl Sanders, LIBC
battling life-threatening
Vice Chairwoman
illnesses like leukemia and
This month, the OVC other cancers.
coordinated LIBC’s first
Thanks to all the donors
blood drive. This was just who took time out of their
the first of many to come. busy day to donate blood,
Sasha Seiden, the Donor and thank you so much for
Resource Specialist at your patience as we experiBloodworks NW, sent the enced technical difficulties
following update:
in the afternoon. With great
LUMMI NATION
Thank you for your
support of the Lummi
Indian Business Council Blood Drive!
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On Monday, May 23,
we registered a total of 38
donors at your blood drive.
There were 20 first-timedonors. Of the 38 donors,
we were able to collect
32 units of whole blood.
Since each unit of whole
blood is separated into
appreciation to Lummi Indian Business Council for
blood drive sponsorship
and Rosa Revey-Jacobs for
coordinating the drive and
recruiting donors; Lummi Nation Administration
Center for providing the
space to hold the blood
drive, and the volunteers
who helped out the day
of the drive. You all play
such an integral role in our
mission to save lives – we
wouldn’t be able to do it
without you.
Aortic Dissection.
Patient used: 16
units Red Blood
Cells, 14 units plasma, 1 unit platelets,
1 unit cryoprecipitate pools.
On behalf of patients in
our community’s hospitals,
I wish to extend our thanks
to you. These are a few
patients who recently received blood products from • 83 year old patient:
Bloodworks Northwest:
Cardiac Arrest. Patient used: 20 units
• 3 year old patient:
Red Blood Cells,
Heart Transplant.
12 units plasma, 4
Patient used: 14
unit platelets, and
units Red Blood
3 units cryoprecipCells, 10 units plasitate pools.
ma, 2 units platelets, and 4 unit cryoEach day, 800 people
precipitate pools.
must donate blood to meet
the needs of patients in
• 64 year old patient:
hospitals. Your blood drive
Motor Vehicle Acciplayed an important role in
dent. Patient used:
helping meet that goal.
14 units Red Blood
Cells, 5 units plasThose that gave at
ma, and 2 units
this blood drive will be
platelets.
eligible to give again on
or after July 18th.
• 38 year old patient:
Trauma Victim. PaIf we missed you at
tient used: 81 units
the drive yesterday or you
Red Blood Cells,
know someone who wanted
70 units plasma,
to donate but couldn’t make
13 units platelets,
it, we will have a blood
2 units cryoprecipdrive at Northwest Indian
itate pools.
College on Monday, June
6th, in the bloodmobile
• 85 year old patient:
parked outside the student
bookstore. To schedule an
appointment, please call
1-800-398-7888.
Thank you so much for
your support,
Sasha Seiden
Donor Resource Representative
Bloodworks Northwest
410 W. Bakerview Rd
Suite 117
Bellingham, WA 98226
Cell: (360) 510-4953 Office: (360) 527-3651
sashas@bloodworksnw.
org • bloodworksnw.org
Because blood works
miracles every day.
Please feel free to drop
by the Vice-Chair’s office
and visit with us if you
have any questions/concerns or would like more
information to have more
information. Contact Rosalee Revey-Jacobs at [email protected] or
360.312.2147.
Cheryl Sanders,
“Takwiltsa”
LIBC Vice-Chairwoman
Happy Father’s Day to all the Father’s, Grandfather’s, Uncles, and
all who help raise our children.
Father’s Day ~ Sunday, June 19, 2016
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Community Updates
Lummi Nation responds to U.S.
Army Corps’ decision on Gateway
Pacific coal terminal
Tribe praises Corps’ decision to uphold treaty
rights by denying permit
FOR IMMEDIATE RE- the Lummi Indian Business
LEASE—May 9, 2016
Council, can be quoted in
full or in part.
Bellingham, Wash.—
The U.S. Army Corps of
This is a historic victory
Engineers (the Corps) an- for treaty rights and the
nounced its decision today constitution. It is a historic
to deny Pacific Internation- victory for the Lummi Naal Terminals’ application tion and our entire region.
to build North America’s We are pleased to see that
largest coal export termi- the Corps has honored the
nal in the Lummi Nation’s treaty and the constitution
treaty-protected fishing by providing a decision
waters off Cherry Point. that recognizes the termiThe statement below from nal’s impacts to our fishing
Tim Ballew II, chairman of rights.
This decision is a win
for the treaty and protects
our sacred site. Our ancient
ones at Xwe’chieXen, Cherry Point, will rest protected.
Treaty rights shape our
region and nation. As tribes
across the United States
face pressures from development and resource
extraction, we’ll continue
to see tribes lead the fight
to defend their treaty rights
and protect and manage
their lands and waters for
future generations.
Because of this decision, the water we rely on
to feed our families, for our
ceremonies and for commercial purposes remains
protected. But this is more
than a victory for our peoThe impact of a coal
ple; it’s a victory for treaty terminal on our treaty fishrights.
ing rights would be severe,
irreparable and impossible
to mitigate.
Today’s victory is monumental and the Corps followed a fair process defined
by law to make the right
decision. The Corps has
honored the treaty between
Lummi and the United
States.
We will always
fight to protect
Xwe’chieXen.
2016
Community shows support for Army Corps decision
Sierra Club -Great and courage.
news! #TreatyWin!
Sisters of St. Joseph of
Max Miner -Congrat- Peace -We celebrate this
ulations from Bellingham! wonderful news with the
Wanted to thank every- Lummi Nation!
one involved for the effort
Faith Action Network
you've put in.
-We celebrate with the
Ronna Loerch -What Lummi Nation their just
great news. We can cele- victory today, and with our
brate and still remain vigi- colleagues at Earth Minlant for the next onslaught. istry and environmental
advocates who worked so
Arlis Stewart -Congrat- hard for this! We are stronulations and thank you for ger together, protecting
all of us.
indigenous rights and our
earth home. #TreatyWin
M Lee Kwiecinski -Absolutely fantastic news!
Nicole Brown
Yes!
-Xwe'chieXen rests protected!!!
Sharon Monteiro -I
have been holding my
Thank you Lummi Nabreath for a week... CON- tion for your defense of
GRATULATIONS!!!
treaty rights and the honoring of past & future genTHANK YOU ALL FOR erations. You have unified
WORKING SO HARD TO many around a shared viPROTECT THE LAND sion to protect and restore
A N D W A T E R , Y O U R the Salish Sea - may it be
TREATY RIGHTS, LUM- so!!!
MI NATION, WHATCOM
COUNTY, THE PACIFIC
Manutuli Rita AsgeirsNORTHWEST AND THE son -Our local tribe, Lummi
PLANET!
Nation, home to Northwest
Indian College, winning
L a u r i e D o u g h e r t y one step in the battle to
-Great victory. I am thank- protect Inherent rights
ful for your perseverance
and traditional tribal land
and water. An excellent
example of the government
upholding their trust responsibility to our tribes.
The United States is founded on the land and rights
of our 567+ tribes, today
they honored one of their
contractual obligations.
fuel destruction. Yes, "we led by the strength and
will always fight to protect leadership of the LumXwe'chieXen."
mi Nation in defense of
their sacred sites and treaDennis Coss -Hurray ty rights. This is truly an
for our nation and our trea- historic victory and one in
ty rights and now we just which the faith community
have to wait for the removal played a vital role. Thank
and cleanup of the coal that you to all of you who have
was brought here.
attending hearings, sent
in comments, met with
Trisha Patterson -A his- elected officials, supported
Frank James -Lummi
Nation stands strong and toric and pivotal moment the Lummi's Totem Pole
for the Lummi Nation and Journeys, and prayed for
clear!
for the region!
this day. Justice is served.
Kristel McCubbin -So
Lee Snow -Coal export #TreatyWin
glad to hear this. Many
worked hard especially in terminal denied!
Columbia Riverkeeper
the tribe to keep this from
-Army
Corps denies coal
Rain Forever -THIS
happening! Yeah!
export
at Cherry Point:
IS HOW ITS DONE IN
This
is
a
win for the Lummi
Raven RedHorn -Our W H A T C O M C O U N T Y Nation and its Northwest
FOLKS!! :)
way of life upheld
community allies over the
coal companies. CommuKathy
Bixby
Kenney
-a
1,000,000 Strong
nities will continue to fight
Against Offshore Drilling good year so far. =)
every dirty coal and oil
-BREAKING: Congratulaproject proposed for the
Rachel
Phair
-So
awetions to the Lummi Nation,
Northwest, like the coal
some...what
a
great
day
all Salish tribes, Power Past
export facility at Longview.
Coal, and all who love and
E a r t h M i n i s t r y These dirty, dangerous
depend on the Salish Sea - -BREAKING NEWS: The
Puget Sound, the Georgia US Army Corps of Engi- projects will not move forStraight, the Straight of neers has denied the coal ward.
Juan de Fuca - the Salish export permit at Cherry Jordan Ballew -Protect
Sea watershed and ecosys- Point, homeland of the and preserve!
tem in British Columbia Lummi. This is the cul& Washington State - for mination of five years of Matt Petryni -I T ' S O V
today's win in the world's incredible effort by an ex- E R
just transition from fossil traordinary team of people,
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Community Updates
Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District Water
System #105300002 ~ 2015 Water Quality Report
Source water asInformation”
sessment and its availLead
ability
Last year, as in years
Contamination
past, your tap water met
Both the City of BellQuestions
all U.S. Environmental
ingham and the LTSWD
Protection Agency (EPA)
In regard to questions
conduct multiple analyses
drinking water parameters.
about
Lead contamination
of water quality from the
Lummi Tribal Sewer and
in
your
water. All of our
sources and distribution
Water District (LTSWD)
mandated
Lead and Copper
systems. Every effort is
and Lummi Natural Retesting
since
the issuance of
made to protect the quality
sources safeguard your
the
Lead
and
Copper Rule
of drinking water and prodrinking water. This rein
1991,
indicates
that our
vide customers with safe
port is a snapshot of last
water
system
is
largely
free
and reliable water
year’s water quality testof these contaminants. The
ing results. Included are
Why are there
Lummi Nation is very fordetails about where your
contaminants in my
tunate, in the fact, that the
water comes from, what it
drinking water?
vast majority of our water
contains, and how it comdistribution system was
Drinking water, includ- installed after the issue of
pares to standards set by
regulatory agencies. We ing bottled water, may rea- lead in piping and fixtures
are committed to providing sonably be expected to con- was well understood. The
you with information be- tain at least small amounts piping systems associated
cause informed customers of some contaminants. The with Lead in particular
presence of contaminants were not utilized in our
are our best allies.
does not necessarily in- water system. The overDo I need to take
dicate that water poses a whelming amount of pipspecial precautions?
health risk. More informa- ing in the Lummi Nation’s
tion about contaminants system is either PVC pipe
Some people may be
and potential health effects or Ductile Iron pipe, and
more vulnerable to concan be obtained by calling the service lines to homes
taminants in drinking
the Environmental Protec- are primarily High Density
water than the general
tion Agency’s (EPA) Safe Polyethylene (HDPE) or
population. Immuno-comDrinking Water Hotline copper lines. promised persons such as
(800-426-4791). If present,
persons with cancer underelevated levels of lead can
The Lummi Nation is
going chemotherapy, percause serious health prob- also fortunate in regard
sons who have undergone
lems, especially for preg- to Lead and Copper, in
organ transplants, people
nant women and young that the Nation utilizes
with HIV/AIDS or other
children. Lead in drinking ground water wells that
immune system disorders,
water is primarily from have moderately high levels
some elderly, and infants
materials and components of alkalinity (Moderately
can be particularly at risk
associated with service Hard) water, which profrom infections. These
lines and home plumb- vides natural protection
people should seek advice
ing. LTSWD is responsible against corrosion of pipes.
about drinking water from
for providing high quality The primary cause of Lead
their health care providers.
drinking water, but cannot contamination in water;
EPA/Centers for Disease
control the variety of ma- Low Alkalinity (Soft) waControl (CDC) guidelines
terials used in plumbing ter, generally associated
on appropriate means to
components. When your with surface water sources
lessen the risk of infection
water has been sitting for is more commonly assoby Cryptosporidium and
several hours, you can min- ciated with Lead issues.
other microbial contamimize the potential for lead Most large water utilities
inants are available from
exposure by flushing your in Washington rely upon
the Safe Water Drinking
tap for 30 seconds to two surface water, including
Hotline (800-426-4791).
minutes before using water the City of Bellingham.
for drinking or cooking. If However, we are confident
Where does my
you are concerned about that the water supplied
water come from?
lead in your water, you may to the Tribe from the City
The primary sources wish to have your water is safe, because the City
of water for the Lummi tested. Information on lead has been very proactive in
Nation are wells located in drinking water, testing eliminating Lead distribuin an aquifer under the methods, and steps you can tion lines. Their Lead and
Lummi Nation. Lummi take to minimize exposure Copper testing shows a very
Tribal Sewer and Water is available from the Safe low incidence of problems.
occasionally purchases Drinking Water Hotline or
What is the
treated water from the City at www.epa.gov/safewaof Bellingham. Bellingham ter/lead. (From National Reddish Brown Color
From?
obtains its water from Lake Primary Drinking Water
Whatcom. Results from Regulations Part 141.154,
The most common isBellingham’s Consumer in the section called “Resues the District faces with
Confidence Report are in- quired Additional Health
our water, are aesthetic
cluded in this report
LUMMI NATION
Is my water safe?
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(color and taste) issues
associated with Iron, commonly found in well water.
We do regularly experience
color issues, when the flow
of water in the water mains
is disrupted by a water
main break or high flow
usage out of a hydrant stirs
up Iron that has built up
and settled out in the pipes.
While the reddish brown
color is unappealing, it is
safe, and generally can be
eliminated by running the
water for a short period of
time. If you are concerned
about the water quality,
please contact the District
and speak with either Victor Solomon, Water Manager or Chip Anderson,
District Manager.
Where can I get
more information?
Please contact LTSWD
at 360-758-7167, if you
have any questions about
water quality or utility operations.
Monitoring
and reporting of
compliance data
violations
Lummi Water and Sewer District did not meet all
of our monitoring requirements, below the Water
Quality Data Table is a list
of Violations and Exceedances along with corrective
actions taken. Some of the
wells the District uses for
potable water have Arsenic in excess of the EPA’s
recently lowered MCL of 10
ppb. The District installed
a treatment plant to reduce
the amount of Arsenic below the 10 ppb level and it
began operation in 2012.
Arsenic is a natural occurring element that comes
from the passage of water
through rocks.
Important Water
Quality Terms & Definitions:
MCLG – Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The
level of a contaminant
in drinking water below
which there is no known
or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin
of safety
MCL – Maximum Contam-
inant Level: The highest
level of a contaminant that
is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close
to the MCLGs as feasible
using the best available
treatment technology
TT – Treatment Technique: A required process
intended to reduce the
level of a contaminant in
drinking water
AL – Action Level: The
concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow
Variances and Exemptions
– EPA has granted permission, not to meet an MCL
or a treatment technique
under certain conditions.
MRDLG – Maximum residual disinfection level
goal. The level of a drinking
water disinfectant below
which there is no known
or expected risk to health.
MRDLGs do not reflect
the benefits of the use of
disinfectants to control
microbial contaminants
MRDL - Maximum residual disinfectant level. The
highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking
water. There is convincing
evidence that addition of
a disinfectant is necessary
for control of microbial
contaminants
MNR – Monitored Not
Regulated
ppm – parts per million, or
milligrams per liter (mg/L)
ppb – parts per billion,
or micrograms per liter
(µg/L)
pCi/L – picocuries per liter
(a measure of radioactivity)
NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units. Turbidity is a
measure of the cloudiness
of the water. We monitor
it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of
our filtration system
Positive – Positive samples/month: Number of
samples taken monthly
that were found to be positive
NA – Not Applicable
ND – Not Detected
NR – Monitoring Not Required but recommended
July Squol Quol Deadline
Monday, June 20th at 4:30 pm
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Government
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Save the date: August 1 - 3, 2016
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Hosted by Lummi Nation and the Pacific
Northwest Region at the Silver Reef Hotel
Casino and Spa, Ferndale, Washington,
August 1-3. DRAFT Agenda and
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Government
Penny Productions Presents
War of all
Warriors V
June 11, 2016
2016
Wexliem 2100 Lummi View Drive, Bellingham
Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets $20 in advance • $25 at the door
Tickets: 360-319-5592 • More information: 360-214-1485
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Community Updates
Natural Resources Department
Submitted by Natural
Resources staff
Water Resources
Division
The Water Resources
Division staff continued
the surface and ground
water ambient water quality monitoring activities on
the Reservation, reviewed
storm water pollution prevention plans and conducted associated inspections
for several tribal development projects, conducted
site visits to evaluate proposed projects as part of
the Lummi land use permit
process, and continued the
development and maintenance of several databases.
LUMMI NATION
On May 6, 2016, Jamie
Mattson and Hanna Winter, along with staff from
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), supervised the installation of a
ZAPS LiquID continuous
water monitor (ZAPS Unit)
at the Public Utility District
No. 1 of Whatcom County’s
water treatment facility in
Ferndale. The ZAPS Unit is
a multispectral water mon-
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itor that reports real time
data every two minutes for
a variety of parameters,
including E. coli, nitrate/
nitrite, total suspended
solids, biochemical oxygen
demand, and hydrocarbons
(oil, gas). The installation
of this unit is part of a larger effort being led by the
EPA to address water quality impacts in the Nooksack
River basin and the health
of shellfish beds, particularly Portage Bay, that are
adversely affected by the
degraded water quality of
the Nooksack River. Planning to place four additional ZAPS Units at upstream
locations in the watershed
is underway. Once this
monitoring network is up
and running, the EPA and
its project partners (including the Lummi Nation)
will be better equipped to
assess the impacts from
various pollutant sources
on Nooksack River water
quality.
career fair. Division staff
members were available
to answer questions about
Water Resources Division
projects and potential
future job opportunities
within the Division. There
were several students and
teachers that expressed an
interest in the Division’s
activities – and many others who stopped by our
station for the candy.
On May 25, 2016, five
Division staff members
participated in the Phillips 66 maximum most
probable discharge event
tabletop spill drill at the
Whatcom Unified Emergency Coordination Center
near Bellingham International Airport. Victor
Johnson and Jeremy Freimund served in the Unified
Command as the Tribal OnScene Coordinator (TOSC)
and Deputy TOSC, respectively. Jamie Mattson and
Hanna Winter served in the
Planning Section’s EnviOn May 13, 2016, Frank ronmental Unit, while Kara
Lawrence III, Victor John- Kuhlman served as a local
son, and Hanna Winter representative in the Joint
participated in the Lummi
Nation School’s annual
Information Center.
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
Division
This month’s Mapof-The-Month is an online map showing shrimp
management zones for
Washington State. The
map includes management
and sub-management zone
lines and labels relevant
to Lummi fisherpersons,
as well as the current ‘donot-cross’ line south of San
Juan and Lopez islands.
The map can be accessed
from any computer with a
web browser and an internet connection, including
cellular phones or tablet
computers. If you have a
cellular phone or a tablet
computer with a data plan,
and if you have cellular coverage, you can use your mobile device’s GPS to locate
you position on the map.
While it is not recommended that you use this map
and your mobile device for
maritime navigation, the
map is sufficient to ensure
your shrimp pots are in
the correct management
zones and out of areas
that are closed to Lummi
fisherpersons. You can
access the map via hyperlink (https://www.google.
com/maps/d/edit?hl=en_
US&mid=1tzZdBxgLb4R4t9am9IuGbC8zg1M)
or by using a QR code scanner (free from the iTunes
Store and Google Play) to
scan the QR code displayed
on the map.
For those fisherpersons
with an advanced GPS unit
on your fishing vessel, your
GPS unit may allow you to
add custom data that can
be displayed along with
the GPS unit’s navigation
charts. Adding these data
to your vessel’s GPS unit
will improve accuracy and
avoid those pesky roaming
charges when you are near
the Gulf Islands. If you
would like to add these
data (or finfish management lines or crab management lines) to your GPS
unit, please contact the
Lummi Geographic Information Systems Division
at (360) 312-2310 or [email protected] for
customized help.
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WHAT IS A TSUNAMI?
LUMMI NATION
A tsunami is a series
of waves most commonly
caused by an earthquake
beneath the sea floor. As
tsunamis enter shallow
water near land, they increase in height and can
cause great loss of life and
property damage where
they come ashore. Recent
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research suggests that
tsunamis have struck the
Washington coast on a regular basis. They can occur
at any time of the day or
night, under any and all
weather conditions, and in
all seasons. Beaches open
to the ocean, bay entrances, tidal flats, and coastal
rivers are especially vulner- reach the Washington coast only warning!
for several hours, and there
able to tsunamis.
What Can I Do To
is time to issue a warning.
Protect
Myself From A
What Is The
When a tsunami is generTsunami?
Difference Between A ated by a strong offshore
‘Distant’ And A ‘Local’ earthquake, its first waves 􀁑 Develop a family Tsunami?
would reach the outer coast
disaster plan. Evminutes
after
the
ground
eryone needs to
When a tsunami has
stops
shaking.
Feeling
an
know what to do on
been generated by a disearthquake
could
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your
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􀁑 Be familiar with local earthquake
and tsunami plans.
Know where to go
to survive a tsunami.
Identify an evacuation site within 15
minutes walking distance of home and/
or work.
How Do I Know
When To Evacuate?
If you feel the ground
shake, evacuate inland or to
high ground immediately! A
wave as high as 9 feet could
reach the Lummi Reservation within 2¼ hours of
the quake. The first wave
is often not the largest;
successive waves may be
spaced many minutes apart
and continue to arrive for
several hours. Return only
after emergency officials
say it is safe.
Isolated areas may not
receive official warnings
of distant tsunamis. If you
notice a sudden drop or
rise in sea level, move to
high ground or inland immediately.
Where Do I Evacuate To?
The map shows tsunami hazard areas (yellow)
and areas of higher ground
(green). Go to the nearest
high ground—at least 50
feet above sea level, if possible. If you don’t have time
to travel to high ground,
but are in a multi-story
building, go to an upper
level. If you are on the
beach and unable to get to
high ground, go inland as
far as you can.
Tsunami evacuation
routes were developed to
guide coastal residents and
visitors to safer locations
when car evacuation is
possible. Evacuation signs
have been placed along the
main roads to direct motorists to higher ground. In
some places, there may be
more than one way to reach
safer areas. These routes
are marked with multiple
signs showing additional
options for evacuation. You
What Do The Evacua- will need to know the evaction Signs Mean?
uation routes for your area.
2016
􀁑 Prepare three-day emergency kits for
your home, automobile, and work.
􀁑 Take a first aid course and learn survival
skills. Knowledge is
your greatest defense
against potential disaster.
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themselves in case of
disaster.
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Decision on Coal Port
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NWIC
Graduation
Friday
June 17
2016
5pm
at the
Wexliem
June 2016 Lummi Elders Travel “On The Go”
Function
Date
Day
Depart Little Bear
Shopping
1st
Wednesday
1:00 pm
Tulalip Elders Luncheon
2th Thursday 8:30 am Sharp
Swinomish Bingo
3rd
Friday
0:00 am
Monday
8:30 am Sharp
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Swinomish Elder Luncheon 6th
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Shopping
8th
Wednesday
1:00 pm
Stommish Races
11th
Saturday
10:00 am
Stommish
12th
Sunday
10:00 am
Tuesday
Doors Open 11:30 am
Lummi Elders SRC Lunch 14th
Shopping
15th
Wednesday
1:00 pm
Shopping
22th
Wednesday
1:00 pm
Samish Elders Luncheon
24th
Friday
8:30 am Sharp
Shopping
29th
Wednesday
1:00 pm
Arts & Crafts at Little Bear June 7th, 14th, 21st, 29th (Tuesdays) 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
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Are two separate Words and Processes
Relinquishment: the
Individual right and choice
of a member to move on
to another Federally Recognized Tribe. An action
taken by a Lummi Tribal
Member to sever his membership with the Lummi
Nation. Once the Lummi
Member is accepted into
the Tribe they have chosen, the Relinquishment
Process is complete and
final, and he/she may not
reapply for membership in
the Lummi Nation.
scholarships/grants, burial
Dis-Enrollment:
assistance/gravesite.
is a Process against a Tribal Member by the Lummi
This was a decision of Indian Business Council
the LIBC back in 1992 .
to Officially take away an
Individuals were Relin- individual’s right to be a
quishing and returning on member of the Lummi
Nation, for Specific Legal
a regular basis.
Reasons. Disenrollment
One individual became is challengeable by the
a Lummi Tribal Member 3 individual and he/she will
times.
have the right to appeal and
So, LIBC decided to return of membership once
terms have been met.
make this stop.
Disenrollment was an
This decision to not alaction
of the Tribe with
low re-enrollment became
Services they no longer a practice and was codified Reso. 93-41 and was codwould be eligible for would into Lummi Code of Law - ified into Lummi Code of
include Lummi preference, Title 34, Membership
Law, Title 34, Membership
Lummi Higher Education
Lummi Transit
(Planning and
Public Works
Department)
Matthew Jensen, Transit
Manager/Transportation
Planner
On the Topic if
Safety:
Summer is almost here,
along with Stommish, so
come ride with us in June
J. In April, Lummi Transit
provided 4,274 passengers a ride or averaged 142
passengers a day. Lummi Transit traveled 8,831
miles in and around the
Lummi Nation during the
month of April. We strive
to offer a quality service
to everyone in the community, and hope that our
passengers agree.
The rate of Native
American People dying in
Washington due to a traffic
crash is 5 times higher than
everyone else in the State.
· Speeding increases
both the likelihood
of being in a crash
and the severity of
the crash;
· When traveling at 50
mph, it takes more
than the length of a
football field to stop;
During the month May · Nearly 40% off all
traffic deaths inLummi Transit welcomed
volving speeding
another new face to its
driver;
team as a Temporary Transit Maintenance Coordina· More than half of the
tor, John Greene!!! John is
speeding-involved
working hard to keep the
deaths occur on rubuses running, buses & bus
ral roads;
stops clean, and our drivers
on schedule. THANK YOU · A l m o s t 7 0 % o f
JOHN GREENE!!!
speeding-involved
deaths occur between 3PM & 3AM.
CTER • TERO
Conference
2016
SAVE THE
DATE:
August 1 - 3
Hosted by Lummi
Nation and the Pacific
Northwest Region at the
Silver Reef Hotel Casino
and Spa, Ferndale,
Washington, August
1-3. DRAFT Agenda and
Registration info now
posted.
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Relinquishment and
Dis-Enrollment
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Cinco de Mayo at Commods
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Noon Walk
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Legal
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: George Revey Jr.
TO: Elvis Castillo
Case No.: 2015-CVPD-4434
Pursuant to the Lummi Code of Laws 3.03.040
and 8.05.070:
A person has started an action in the Lummi Tribal Court
asking it to grant and Order For Protection against you.
You can obtain a copy of the Order at the address below. If
you do not file a written response within 21 days 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
Court’s Address: 2665 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Petitioner’s Attorney’s Name: Lummi Victims of Crime, CLP
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: _Curtis E. Miller_______________________
Civil Case No.: _2015 CVEP 4186_________________
The below-named petitioner has started an action in the Lummi Tribal Court entitled Establishment of Parentage Order.
A Hearing has been scheduled for June 6, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. at
the Lummi Tribal Court in this action.
on_6/6/2016
Case:_
for a Motion
hearing on the following Civil
Case # 2015 CVEP 4186_
NOTICE TO ALLEGED FATHER:
You have been named in a petition alleging that you may be
the father of a child. A judgment of paternity would legally
designate you as the father of the child; grant parental rights
to you; create the right of inheritance for the child to your
estate; obligate you to pay child support; and make your failure to pay child support punishable by the Court.
You may request genetic tests which will indicate the probability that you are or are not the father of the child. The Court
will order genetic tests on request by you, the Lummi Nation
Child Support Program, or any other party to the paternity
case. Any person who refuses to take court-ordered genetic
tests may be punished for contempt of court.
The petitioner has the burden of proving that you are the
father. If a genetic test shows that the statistical probability
of your being the father is 99.9% or higher, you are presumed
to be the father, but at a hearing, you could present evidence
showing by clear and convincing evidence that you should not
be presumed to be the father because:
(1)
You were sterile or impotent at the time of conception;
(2)
You did not have sexual intercourse with the mother
of the child during the conception period; or
(3)
Another man is at least as statistically likely to have
been the father of the child.
LUMMI NATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
You must respond to this summons and petition by serving
a copy of your written response on the person signing this
summons and by filing the original with the Clerk of the Court.
If you do not file a written response within 21 days after the
date this summons was served on you, the Court may enter
an order of default against you, and the Court may, without
further notice to you, enter a decree finding you to be the
father and providing other relief requested in the petition
including support, custody, and visitation. A default judgment may also be entered against you if you fail to appear at
any later stage of the proceedings, including a court-ordered
genetic test.
Court’s Name: Lummi Tribal Court
Court’s Address: 2665 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Petitioner’s Name: _Lummi Nation Child Support Program__
Angela M De Mattos (360) 312-2226_
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In the Tribal Court of the Lummi Nation
In Re the Welfare of A. J-C., A. C., T.C..
Case Number: 2014-CVDP-3935, 2014-CVDP3936, 2014-CVDP-3937
NOTICE OF PERMANENT PLAN AND PERMANENT PLAN HEARING
A Notice of Permanent Plan was filed by the Lummi Nation in the Lummi Tribal Court to establish
permanence for the minor children in which you
are named the father. At this time it is recommended that the Permanent Plan for this child
be Reunification with the Mother. If this plan is
adopted by the court, pursuant to Lummi code of
Laws 8.05.130, the Nation will seek permanency
for this child outside of your care.
You are required to appear at the Lummi Tribal
Court located at 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham,
WA 98226 for a Permanent Plan Readiness Hearing and Permanent Plan Hearing. The Permanent
Plan Readiness Hearing will be on June 8, 2016
at 10:30pm. At this hearing all parties will be
notified of their rights, the implications of the
Permanent Plan, the parties will present their
proposed permanent plan for the child(ren) and
all discovery will be exchanged. The Permanent
Plan Hearing is set on July 14, 2016 at 9:00am.
Failure to appear at this hearing may result in
an order of default against you and permanency
for your child(ren) outside of your care. You can
have an attorney appointed to defend you in the
above matter, please call the Public Defender’s
Office at (360) 312-2228.
Office of the Reservation Attorney
Child Welfare Section
2665 Kwina Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 312-2349
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dear Tribal Communities, Native Americans, and
Alaska Natives in Washington State:
The Native American Unit (NAU) at Northwest
Justice Project provides free civil (non-criminal)
legal services to low-income Native Americans
and Alaska Natives in Washington state. We
have attached our updated flyer with information on how to contact us for help. Please share
this flyer with your tribal community through
your upcoming tribal newspaper publications or
mailings, and by posting it in tribal buildings or
on your tribal social media sites. Any way you
can get the word out is appreciated!
Thank you!
Kind Regards, Janel
Janel Riley (Laguna Pueblo)
Legal Assistant | Northwest Justice Project | Native American Unit
401 Second Ave S, Suite 407, Seattle, WA 98104
| [email protected]
www.nwjustice.org
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Memories of Stommish Past
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1949 Mary Charles
1983 Carmen Martin
1950 Norma Bosler
1984 Shirley Williams
1951 Ladine James
1985 Lashelle Jefferson
1952 Edith Edwards
1986 Leanne Kelly
1953 Doralee Solomon
1987 Cheryl Swanaset
1954 Virginia Scott
1988 Valerie James
1955 Naydeen Howell
1989 Lisa Plaster
1956 Ellen Garcia
1990 Lisa Revey
1957 Ann Washington
1991 Angie Gaona
1958 Theresa Garcia
1992 Rita Jefferson
1959 Eileen Humpheys
1993 Agripina (Lona) Da
1960 Kristine Brudevold
1994 Coreen Finkbonner
1961 Marina Williams
1995
1962 Alice Williams
1996 Gwendolyn Bob
1963 Lulu Gianoudias
1997 Misty Wells
1964 Margaret McCluskey
1998 Tahnee Hillaire
1965 Pinky Keeler
1999 Chantelle Lane
1966 Francine Phair
2000 Autumn Washington
1967 Jody Jefferson
2001 Hilary Hillaire
1968 Laverne Lane
2002 Marie Jefferson
1969 Raynette Morris
2003 Amelia James
1970 Marcy Lane
2004 Jeanette James
1971 Bonnie Jean Jefferson 2005 Yolanda Taylor
2006 Felicia Lowe
1973 Jackie Greene
2007 Justina Jefferson
1974 Loretta Toby
2008 Shirley Johnson
1975 Andrea Thomas
2009 Mackenzie Revey
1976 Lillian Phare
2010 Tanesha Lane
1977 Lyn Dennis
2011 Tanesha Lane
1978 Audrey Bunton
2012 Tanesha Lane
1979 Maureen Scott
2013 Samantha Wilson
1980 Gail Jefferson
2014 Brittany Solomon
1981 Jewell Jefferson
2015 Carla Lawrence
1982 Carlene Williams
2016 Chantel Martin
2016
1972 Mary Ann Jefferson
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Lummi Stommish Princesses
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Blessing of the Fleet
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Zuanich Point Park
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Swimming and Water Aerobics
Submitted by Lucinda
Ewings
Swimming and water
aerobics are great ways to
stay in shape, have some
fun and help prevent and
control Diabetes! The
Lummi Diabetes Prevention Program encourages
you to go swimming or take
Water Aerobics Classes at
the Arne Hanna Aquatic
Center. If you have a child
3 years or older, there is
water child care available
so that you can swim laps
or take a water aerobic
classes. When you check
in at the front desk let
them know that you are
part of the Lummi Diabetes
Prevention Program and
water aerobic classes, lap
swim and child care while
you are working out will be
covered. For the current
schedule, call 778-7665 or
log onto [email protected] .
Elders
2016
Birthday Luncheon
Elders
June 15th
Silver Reef Casino
Luncheon
12 noon
June 14th ~ 11:30 am
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2016 Stommish Princess/Warrior Contestants
Chantel Martin, daughter to Sherry Martin & Henry Dean Martin Sr., is a 17 year old
Lummi/Tlingit Native running for the 2016
Miss Lummi Stommish Princess. Chantel is a
Junior in at Lummi Nation High School with
a 3.0 GPA and is very helpful, caring, outgoing, passionate & confident. Chantel’s favorite
hobbies include cooking, hairstyling, singing &
dancing, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball &
many other community involved activities. Her
short term educational goal is to graduate from
high school this following school year. As far as
long term goals she hasn’t decided what career
path to take yet but plan on exploring all of her
options after high school. Chantel attends the
Lummi Blackhawk singing and dancing group
as well as learning her traditional language.
She is always keeping herself busy with sports,
the IPOD & LYCF groups.
“To reign over Stommish as royalty means
that I will be appointed as a young leader for
Lummi Nation. That I will be a good role model in my community & that I will continue to
practice my cultural heritage.”
LaDenna Lane, daughter to Gina Plaster
& Zak Lane Sr., is a 8 year old Lummi Native
who is running for the 2016 Little Stommish
Princess. LaDenna is in 1st grade at Kendall
Elementary who loves to attend school and
read. She’s very helpful as she is always volunteering with the Commod Squad. LaDenna is
always caring and compassionate and willing
to help others. LaDenna’s favorite hobbies
include walking her dog’s (Taz $ Little Bit).
She also enjoys doing her homework and
playing with her school mates. LaDenna has
a big heart and loves to volunteer at Lummi
Community Services. Her short term goal is
to finish the 1st grade and her long term goal
is to graduate with the education she needs to
help her people.
Brandon Leathers, son to Tammy Leather & James Lawrence III, is 8 years old and
running for the 2016 Lummi Stommish Little
Warrior. Brandon is currently in the 2nd grade
attending Lummi Nation School. He is very
helpful, loving, compassionate & smart. In
2014 Brandon was honored by being appointed
Chief of Police for a Day in Bellingham, WA. He
was also a 2014 Make a wish recipient which
he wished to take his family to Disneyland. His
hobbies include playing basketball & baseball
and helping at family events/gatherings.
Meagan Wilbur, daughter to Pam James &
Ray Wilbur, is 13 years old and running for the
2016 Lummi Stommish Jr. Princess. Meagan
is currently in the 7th grade and attends Vista
Middle School with GPA of 2.0. Meagan is
a happy, friendly, outgoing animal lover & a
great aunty. She loves to play volleyball, softball, singing and walking. Educational goals
include moving on to the 8th grade and then
high school as well as higher education so she
can help her people. She is a currently taking
Lummi language classes and learning how to
fluently speak her Native language.
Tressah Toby, daughter to Lila Brockie &
Jermaine Toby Sr., is 15 years old and running for the 2016 Lummi Stommish Princess.
Tressah is currently a Freshmen at Lummi
Nation High School with a GPA of 2.5. Tressah
is a cheerful, funny, kind, loyal young woman.
She cares about the future of the Lummi Nation
and hopes to one day help make a difference.
She enjoys playing sports like basketball and
believe family is one of the most important aspects of life. She is a Blackhawk singer at Lummi Nation School and enjoys this because it
keeps her connected with her culture and helps
her remember what is important in life. Goals
she aspires to achieve are earning a higher GPA
next school year and being a freshmen she now
has gotten her feet wet with high school and
is ready to make that leap and create a splash
where she hopes to lead by example. Long term
she hopes to continue her education after high
school and become an elementary teacher.
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Dashawn Lawrence, son to Becky Roberts
& Herman Lawrence, is 17 years old and running for the 2016 Lummi Stommish Warrior.
Dashawn is currently a sophomore at Lummi
Nation School with a 2.5 GPA. He is nice, very
personable and gets along with others. Active
in sports and culture like canoe pulling, singing, Blackhawk dancer as well as the IPOD
group. He is often times quite because he is
always listening and learning. Honors include
being crowned prom prince, placing while canoe pulling and hobbies he enjoys are football,
basketball, baseball, singing & dancing with
his fellow Blackhawk group. A couple goals
Dashawn wishes to achieve are graduating
from high school and then obtain certification
is welding at BTC.
“Being a Stommish Warrior is being
prepared or available to participate in many
cultural events. Education is most important
and preparation for our culture. I keep up my
grades, take sports seriously and after those I
am active with my heritage. After school and
sports I do Blackhawk dancing, pulling canoe,
IPOD and LYCH. I help in the community when
I’m asked.”
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Arthur Marois-George, son to Lalanya
George & Thomas Marois, is 5 years old and
running for the 2016 Lummi Stommish Tiny
Tot Warrior. Arthur currently attends the Lummi Nation Early Learning Center/Head Start.
He is very energetic, loving, friendly, happy &
funny. He loves playing t-ball with his buddies
and hitting home runs as well as playing with
his monster trucks. His favorite food is seafood. Even though he is just starting, Arthur
will continue his education and will graduate
with the education needed to become a staple
of his community.
“I attend Lummi Nation Tribal School. I’m
a member of dancers called the Lummi Blackhawk Singers. I take the opportunity to talk to
my non-native teachers about Native culture
and traditions and help to learn about what
who we are and our history. I’m very proud to
be apart of the Longhouse family, this helps
keep me grounded in my roots. To reign over
Stommish means to be a good representative
of our native Xwlemi tribe. I want little girls
to look up to me and want them to be Lummi
Royalty themselves.”
SQUOL
(2016 Stommish Princess/Warrior Contestants continued)
THIS YEARS
2016 STOMMISH
PRINCESSES
AND WARRIORS
ARE:
Princess - Chantel Martin
Warrior - Dashawn Lawrence
Jr. Princess - Meagan Wilbur
Jr. Warrior - Cheyanne Lane
Lil Princess - Ladenna Lane
2016
Kaiona Ballew, daughter to Ceona Rabang
& John Ballew Jr., is 1 year old and running
for 2016 Lummi Stommish Tiny Tot Princess.
Kaiona is kind, playful & silly and loves to
watch her parents play sports and canoe pull.
She is always singing and dancing and loves
playing outdoors. Her favorite food is rice with
chicken and absolutely loves watching Spongbob. She is the little miss state championship
baby when the Blackhawks took state in Basketball back in 2015 (she was born in Spokane,
WA and was cheering on her dad as soon as she
was released from the birth center).
Lil Warrior - Brandon Leathers
Tiny Tot Princess - Kaiona
Rebecca George-Marois, daughter to
Lalanya George & Thomas Marois, is currently 5 years old and running for 2016 Lummi
Stommish Tiny Tot Princess. Rebecca is in
kindergarten and attends Skyline Elementary.
She is very energetic, loving, happy & friendly
and loves to play t-ball, color & draw. Rebecca’s
goals are to complete kindergarten and move
on to the 1st grade.
Ballew
Tiny Tot Warrior - Arthur
Marois-George
Congratulations to all who
participated in this years
Lummi Stommish Pageant!
Annual Elders
Luncheon
July 8, 2016
Doors open at 9 am
Lunch served at
11:30 am
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Community Updates
Shatter the Myth ~ May 18, 2016