Nooksack Teens travel to Washington D.C. to inspire us all

Snee-Nee-Chum | P.O. Box 157 | Deming, WA 98244 Volume 5, Number 1 August 2015
Nooksack Teens travel to Washington D.C. to inspire us all
Nooksack UNITY Youth: Keshawn Bailey, Hamilton Seymour, Dionisio Romero, Kayleasha Davis, Terrence McKay, and Ryan Hilton.
Article and additional photos on pages 2 and 3.
Snee-Nee-Chum
Table of Contents
Nooksack Teens travel to Washington D.C.
to inspire us all…………………………………………1-3
Education News……………………………………… 4-5
Nooksack Indian Youth Program Kitchen
Earns Silver Platter Award……………………………… 6
Youth Department Summer Program
full of kids and fun……………………………………… 6
Social Services Childcare Program……………………… 6
G.E.D. News……………………………………………… 6
Head Start Accepting Applications…………………… 7
Apply for Nooksack Tribe jobs ON-LINE……………… 7
Nooksack Teens travel to
Washington D.C.
Words really cannot express how proud our Tribe is
of the six Nooksack teens who traveled to Washington
D.C. to attend the White House Tribal Youth Gathering
and the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY)
Conference in July!
Keshawn Bailey, Dionisio Romero, Ryan Hilton,
Kayleasha Davis, Terrence McKay and Hamilton
Seymour joined 1,000 other Tribal Youth from 230
Tribes for the first ever White House Tribal Youth
Gathering.
Nooksack, along with tribal nations from across the
country and into Canada, were ecstatic to witness our
very own Nooksack tribal member, Hamilton Seymour,
age 15, introduce the First Lady of the United States,
Michelle Obama!
Nooksack Domestic Violence Program………………… 7
New Hires……………………………………………… 7
How to Submit News to the
Snee-Nee-Chum Newsletter…………………………… 7
Nooksack Elders………………………………………… 8
Wisdom Warriors Comes To Nooksack………………… 8
Nooksack Elders Digital Class………………………… 9
Elders’ Trips……………………………………………… 9
Elders August Lunch Menu…………………………… 10
Whey-Ah-Wichen Days………………………………… 11
Nooksack Tribal Veterans Program…………………… 12
Nooksack Tribal Veterans Program
Monthly Meetings……………………………………… 12
Nooksack Indian Tribe Emergency
and Risk Management………………………………… 12
Health and Info Fair…………………………………… 13
Battle to Paddle……………………………………… 14-18
Nooksack Way of Life Community Garden…………… 19
Blueberry & Raspberry Picking………………………… 20
Estate Planning………………………………………… 21
Katrice Romero Receives Patriot Award……………… 22
I Empower My Nation Through Participation………… 22
Clinic Updates…………………………………………… 23
2015 Holiday Calendar………………………………… 24
Administrative Contacts………………………………… 24
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Hamilton Seymour introducing the First Lady.
So many of us tuned in online to share in the
excitement of everyone there live to watch this historic
moment, as Hamilton offered a strong, cultural and
poised introduction #FLOTUS! Following Hamilton’s
introduction, Hamilton exchanged a hug with Michelle
Obama, who referred to Hamilton more personally
as “Hammy!” First Lady Obama provided a powerful
speech that inspired our youth with a strong statement
that their lives are so very special and sacred.
Following such a historical event, Hamilton earned
major national news coverage as reporters told the story
of his introduction, and also how he has found healing in
paddling; a story he shared as a White House Champion
for Change. Hamilton is indeed an inspiration to us all!
“See Gen-I is a movement, understand? It’s about tribal youth from across this continent embracing your heritage, telling your stories, and
teaching people about your central role in our history and our future,” Michelle Obama said. “Gen-I is about all of you investing in your
promise by getting a good education.”
Hamilton, Keshawn, Dionision,
Ryan, Kayleasha, and Terrance all
represented the Nooksack Tribe
with such pride and dignity and
they each had all of us beaming with
pride as they ventured the Nation’s
Capital for the week! They were
provided a great experience to hear
from and visit with various White
House and Tribal Leaders as they
attended the events at the UNITY
Conference that included sessions
on
leadership,
environment,
culture, health and wellness, with
Tribal Youth from throughout
Indian Country.
May the power of the First
Lady Michelle Obama’s words be
evident in the actions of all the
youth across the nation in their
efforts and advocacy for change!
May these experiences inspire us all
to promote and support our youth
who are today’s leaders for the
future! n
Hamilton hugging The First Lady.
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Education News
We have been having a lot of fun and staying busy in the library classrooms. In the library, we are focusing on
encouraging reading for the Summer Reading Challenge. During math class, we use games, cards, dice and logic
puzzles to maintain math skills and have fun learning at the same time. We have very lively games of multiplication
and division bingo! There are daily prizes and rewards for participation and the children really enjoy coming to math
class because by using fun and games to teach math skills they do not get bored or frustrated. Feel free to ask us for
printable games that you can play at home with just a couple of dice or a deck of cards. Let your children teach you
and have fun with it! Call us here at Education with any requests 966-9696. n
Betty practices addition using dice and a game board during “Monster Math”.
Chayleigh and Jace share a book at the read along listening center.
Eugene practices math skills during a game of “Monster Math”.
Troy and Oz partner up during a game of “Monster Math”.
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At right:
Peer model Sophia helps Izabel and
Samiya with a math puzzle using logic
skills.
Middle left:
The computer lab is a popular spot in
the library classroom! Tony, Gio, Noah,
Fred, Eldon and Jordan.
Middle right:
Elias, Alex and Jayden earn minutes for
their Summer Reading Challenge.
Bottom left:
JR really enjoys the read along listening
center.
Bottom right:
Makalie and Justina take advantage
of the summer weather and earn their
reading minutes outside.
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Nooksack Indian Youth Program
Kitchen Earns Silver Platter Award
Social Services
Childcare Program
The Whatcom County Health Department has recognized 39 local eateries
for excellence in safe food handling with its 2014 Silver Platter Awards. The
Nooksack Indian Youth Program is one of the recipients of 2014 Silver Platter
Awards.
Only about 3.4 percent of restaurants [kitchens] licensed in 2014 met
the criteria for the award, which is given to establishments that demonstrate
commitments to food safety. Restaurants [kitchens] must comply with
Washington State Retail Food Code and receive excellent scores on food safety
inspections throughout the year to be considered for the award.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in six
people are affected by food-borne illnesses in the country each year.
Awards may be posted in each of the establishments. People with
questions about the Silver Platter Award can call the Whatcom County Health
Department’s Food Safety Program at 360-676-6727.
Published in the Bellingham Herald (July 1, 2015). n
Childcare
Program
offers
Child Care assistance to working
families and/or families who are
participating in a training/education
program. Families must meet
eligibility guidelines before services
are offered. Contact Heidi Davis at
(360) 592-5176 x 3423 or via email
at [email protected], to see
if your family qualifies. n
Youth Department Summer Program
full of kids and fun
The Youth Department’s Summer Program is in high gear and it is
now full! All 120 spots have been filled and any
additional applications that come in will be
added to a wait list.
The Department is excited that we
have been experiencing higher attendance
numbers than ever as we are helping
everyone have a great time this summer.
This season is also going well because we
have a great team of Summer Program staff
that are all working together and working so
hard to support our youth and services. Additionally,
we welcomed a new Transportation Coordinator, Pauline Hoskins. We thank
each and every one of our staff for all that they do in keeping our kids on the
right path!
Each week, we are offering recreational, educational, cultural and
behavioral health experiences, while also taking our youth on regular field
trips to local parks and great places like the Woodland Park Zoo, Wild Waves
and a Mariner’s Game.
We hope everyone in our Tribe is learning that if you want your Nooksack
Youth to be involved, all you have to do is complete a Youth Department
application, and doing so early will secure your spot(s) in the Summer
Program.
Also, if you ever have a concern or a thought about Youth Department
operations, please contact Youth Director Roxanne Murphy. You can reach her
at [email protected], work (360) 966-9696, or cell (360) 318-6615,
and she will be happy to help with any concern or thought that you have.
For more information, call the Youth Department at (360) 966-9696. n
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G.E.D.
News
Are you interested in earning
your G.E.D. but hesitate because
you have heard that passing it is
very challenging? This is definitely
true; however we have had 5
students successfully earn a G.E.D.
this year: Catherine Tom, Savanah
LaClair, Danielle Cooper, Devin
Jimmy and Colton Romanoose. This
demonstrates that with hard work,
anything is possible. And as a team,
“we” can make this happen.
Tell me and I will forget;
show me and I may remember;
involve me and I will understand.
– Chinese Proverb
Classes are held at the Social
Services building Monday thru
Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. If
you would like more information,
feel free to stop by and chat, give me
a call at (360)592-5176 or send me
an email at [email protected].
For my graduates: I am very
proud of you but remember to keep
the dream alive. This is not the end.
This is the beginning of your journey
of great things yet to happen. “The
one who graduates today and stops
learning tomorrow is uneducated the
day after. – Anonymous”. n
Head Start Accepting Applications
New Hires
Head Start is out for the summer but accepting applica-tions for
children that will be 3 and/or 4 by August 30th. Please stop in to the Head
Start Office located at 5018 Alder street to pick up an application. Classes
begin mid-September. n
Leif Blow (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Apply for Nooksack Tribe jobs ON-LINE
Visit www.nooksacktribe.org and click on “Careers” to view current job
openings, then view job of interest and click on Apply. Complete the First
Time Registration and the application. This on-line application can be
submitted 24 hours a day.
Once you have registered and completed the application you will be able
to use it for any future position you wish to apply for.
You will need an email address to set-up your on-line application. If you
need assistance, please contact Human Resources at 360-592-5176. n
Nooksack Domestic Violence Program
The Nooksack Domestic Violence Program (NDVP) has been working
with the TANF youth in information and education around domestic violence
over the summer. Teen dating; stalking; human trafficking; and domestic
violence resources have been some of the topics included.
We are attending the Domestic Violence Commission, Outreach and
Engagement Committee and the Domestic Violence Resource Network to
network and share resources throughout Whatcom County. The Community
Resource Network has also been a great resource of services that are offered
throughout the county for anyone in need.
We would like to extend an invitation to women affected to attend a
support group for domestic violence affected persons. Please contact our
office at 360-592-0135 x 3443 and talk with our project coordinator, Leon.
Tammy Cooper-Woodrich is the Domestic Violence Advocate for your
advocacy needs. Please telephone her if you have any questions related to domestic
violence. Some of the services available are emergency DV shelter, education,
legal advocacy, and domestic violence resources. Safety planning and counseling
referrals are available. Contact Tammy at 360-927-1675, for more information. n
Carolyn Bradstock (6/23/2015)
On-Call, Administration
Aleana Cline 9 6/19/2015)
After School Program, Youth
Jewel Coature-Voyce (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Alexina Coleman (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Jessica Ghramm (6/29/2015)
Health, IHS Hospitals
Pauline Hoskins (7/1/2015)
After School Program, Youth
Andrew Jefferson (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Vanessa Jimmy (7/1/2015)
On-Call, Administration
Coral-Jean Kapuni-Lopez (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Magdalia Kapuni-Lopez (7/6/2015)
Social Services
Julia Kelly (6/17/2015)
On-Call, Administration
Qwinsee-Lah Paez (7/6/2015)
After School Program, Youth
Jaclyn Reynolds (7/6/2015)
Behavioral Health
Jeremy Spottedbear (6/18/2015)
After School Program, Youth
Alina Tageant-Revey (6/18/2015)
After School Program, Youth n
How to Submit News to the Snee-Nee-Chum Newsletter
You may submit news items or department updates for consideration
to Charity Bernard at [email protected]. Items for the
September newsletter must be submitted by August 17th.
Questions?
Call Charity at (360) 592-5176, extension 3287.
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Nooksack Elders
Nooksack elders have had a very busy couple of months being involved in one or more classes; exercise class, digital
class, and/or Wisdom Warriors class.
Exercise Classes are going well. The instructor has the elders participating in walks outside the Elders Community
building and low impact exercise. We have had a great turnout and everyone is enjoying themselves, including staff. We
are so very proud of you all - teaching us younger ones the importance of keeping fit or getting fit for a healthier lifestyle
to enjoy life. Go, Elders go! n
Wisdom Warriors Comes To Nooksack
We had 7 elders that participated in the Wisdom Warriors classes,
which started June 02, 2015 and ended on July16, 2015. They graduated
at the end of July! All the elders who participated and graduated received a
Wisdom Warrior Wellness Pouch.
The Wisdom Warriors classes focused on healthy choices and chronic
disease self-management. The goals for our elders are: healthy choices;
health education; community and peer support; and spiritual and physical
wellbeing.
Now that we’ve had a couple of graduating classes, Social Services/
Elders Program will be offering monthly Wisdom Warriors classes and
workshops starting in September. These classes include: managing your
illness through self-care and understanding; and how to take care of your
symptoms. As you complete each additional class, elders earn a bead for
their Wellness Pouch.
** Any elders (55 and older) interested in knowing more about the
program or wanting to become a Wisdom Warrior, please call Social
Services # 360-592-0135.
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Wisdom
Warriors
Wellness
Pouch
Nooksack Elders Digital Class
The Nooksack Elders Digital Class started April 15th and continued for 16 weeks. We had several elders that attended
on a regular basis. They learned how to operate a laptop, IPad and elders were encouraged to bring in their own tablets.
They even held a couple of Saturday classes and the instructor took them out to various sights to learn how to take
pictures with their tables! Everyone has enjoyed themselves. n
Elders’ Trips
From July 12 to 14th, the Nooksack Elders traveled to Grand Ronde, Oregon, for an Annual Elders Luncheon.
Another awesome trip enjoying the lunch with other tribal elders. We had a few elders who won prizes, including the
grand prize TV, and a few lucky elders even won in the casino. Yay! What fun!! There are other up-coming elders’
travel events through the end of September.
Upcoming Events:
Upper Skagit - August 20th
Doors open at 10:30. This event
sounds like fun to attend. Elders
are asked to dress up in clothes of
the fifties. Music of the fifties will
be provided - maybe a little dancing
will be going on.
Puyallup - September 17th and 18th
This overnight travel event is full;
we currently have a waiting list. To
be put on the waiting list, contact
Tresea Doucette at 360-592-0135.
Coeur D’Alene - September 30,
October 1st, and 2nd
Again, this travel event is full; we
currently have a waiting list. To be
put on the waiting list, contact Tresea
Doucette at 360-592-0135,
******
Nooksack Indian Tribe will
be hosting our Annual Elders
Luncheon on October 15.
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Whey-Ah-Wichen
Days
The 6th annual Whey-Ah-Wichen Canoe Festival was held at Cates Park in North Vancouver on July 10th -12th.
This event was hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
The weekend of July 10-12, traditional canoes from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Fraser Valley and
competed in championship canoe races near North Vancouver, BC. The First Nation paddling teams competed in
traditional canoe races on Burrard Inlet along the foreshore of Whey-Ah-Wichen / Cates Park.
“The Tsleil-Waututh are the ‘People of the Inlet’ and we have occupied the lands and waters of our territory since
time out of mind,” said Justin George. “Racing is a celebration of our connection to these waters and honors the trade
and diplomatic relations we have with our First Nation neighbours. We [always] look forward to welcoming everyone
to this very special event.”
Canoe racing is a Coast Salish custom. The canoe embodies discipline, respect, teamwork, and unity. Paddling
teams and their supporters travel during the summer months to compete in various communities throughout the
Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Northern Washington.
The double-elimination tournament took place on Saturday with the single-elimination event on Sunday.
Our very own Natasha Miranda and Darren Malloway took first place in the singles marathon races (both women
and mens’). Congratulations! n
Natasha Miranda
Darren Malloway
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Nooksack Tribal
Veterans Program
Sharing and Reimbursement
Agreement with VA of Direct
Care Services provided by NIT
to Eligible Veterans.
The Nooksack Indian Tribe’s
Veterans Office, with the upper
management,
Tribal
Attorney
and NIT Council held a Q and A
Conference call meeting last Monday,
July 13, 2015, with the Department
of Veterans Affairs and Office of the
Tribal Government on some of the
issues, clarifications and concerns of
the NIT work group team regarding
this agreement (This agreement
will provide reimbursement to
Nooksack Indian Tribe for the direct
care services provided to eligible
Veterans). Entering into this sharing
and reimbursement agreement will
increase health care options for Tribal
Veterans and enhance resourcesharing between the VA and our
Clinic. Action items were generated
and we will keep you posted on the
progress of this project. n
Nooksack Tribal
Veterans Program
Monthly Meetings
The American Legion, Wendell
H. Fidele, Post83, meets every third
Wednesday of the month, at 6
PM, in the lower level Conference
Room of the Tribal Administration
Building, located at 5016 Deming
Road, Deming Washington. We
encourage all Veterans, Tribal and
non-Tribal, to join us. The next
meeting is on August 19, 2015. n
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Nooksack Indian Tribe
Emergency and Risk Management
On July 15, 2015, the Emergency and Risk Management team coordinated
with Therese Davis at the NIT Health Clinic to conduct a fire drill and fire
extinguisher training for the clinic and dental staff. During the drill everyone
was reminded of how loud the fire alarm system is and how that might affect
evacuation operations if there were patients in the clinic and dental offices
during an actual fire event.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Following the fire drill participants received training on the different
types of fire extinguishers available; what each one is used for; and how and
when to use them to put out the flames.
Our thanks to Therese Davis and the entire NIT Health Center staff for
their enthusiasm and commitment to making the Nooksack Community a
safer place for everyone. n
Lolita Swanaset
at the ready!
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At the Award Ceremony
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Teal and Orange Outrigger (#20): Putting in off the dock.
Start of race: Look for white outrigger with two red leaves (#17) and teal and orange outrigger (#20)
(purple outrigger (#19) not shown in this photo)
Teal and Orange Outrigger:
Darren Malloway, Katherine Canete,
Mike Yatchmeneff, LeAndra Smith,
Natasha Miranda, and Russell Roberts.
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Purple Outrigger (#19): Lona Johnson, Rikkole Edwards, Hamilton Seymour, Point Daniel, Maggie Mamac, and Joe Mamac.
White Outrigger with Two Leaves (#17): Deanna Francis, Crystal Lawrence, Colin Lawrence, Jerry Michell, Katrice Romero, and Joe Bob.
Purple outrigger passing by the Statue of Liberty.
White Outrigger with Two Red Leaves (right foreground).
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Nooksack Way of Life Community Garden Update
Nooksack Way of Life, the Traditional Ways
Committee, TANF, the Education Department, and the
Diabetes program have all been diligently caring for
our Nooksack Community Gardens. Recently, kale was
donated to the Community Events Coordinator as an
addition to the main salad for the first Salmon Ceremony
dinner. Soon strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, green
peppers, basil, green peas, green beans, cucumbers, and
yellow squash will be ready to harvest. The intent for the
produce is to be used for community gatherings. The
surplus of plant starts have found loving homes. Soon the
above-mentioned team hopes to expand the garden area
behind the clinic; thereby creating more opportunity for
planting of other produce in future years. n
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Blueberry & Raspberry Picking
Max, from the Small Potato and Bellingham Food
Bank, invited adult volunteers on July 11th, to come glean
blueberries from the HVM farm. Sandra Joseph, from the
Traditional Foods program, and granddaughter Sylvia, a
Mount Baker student, came out to pick berries for their
family and to store the extra at the Cultural Department.
“We are trying to restore our freezers and shelves at the
Cultural Department with food for future gatherings.”
Sandra mentioned how she hopes more people will
come out next time to pick the free berries. The Gleaners
Association posts regular harvesting opportunities on their
website and also sends emails to registered volunteers. The
location varies as different farmers offer different fruits or
vegetables; and gleaners are allowed to take what food they
need home for free. If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer picker, please visit the Bellingham Food Bank
Small Potato website or contact Victoria Mayers at the
Nooksack Way of Life program via email at vmayers@
nooksack-nsn.gov. Victoria will notify the community of
the next dates and locations as they are determined. n
yum!
Up early, Russell Roberts, Jr. and his sister, Rose Alyn Roberts, helped the Nooksack Way of Life program pick
raspberries for the First Salmon Community dinner held on June 25th at the Community Building. n
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Katrice Romero Receives Patriot Award
by Serrano Cueva
On Tuesday, June 9th, I was honored to have presented the Patriot Award to Katrice Romero. The Patriot Award is
presented by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to individuals who support
service members and their families. Throughout my time
as an employee of the Nooksack Housing Department
and also a member of the Coast Guard Reserves, Katrice
has provided me with a great deal of support for my
Coast Guard Reserve career.
Being a member of the Reserves in any military
service is a great honor. At various times, members of
the Reserves can receive minimal notice for training
or duty requirements - the Coast Guard Reserves is
no different. Katrice has been very understanding of
the requirements that I must fulfill in my military
obligations. For the last three years that I have worked
for her, she has never hesitated to give me time off or
flex my schedule when necessary.
In February, 2014, I received a three week notice that
I would be involuntarily recalled and deployed to San
Francisco, California to support an overseas mission
for the Coast Guard. After I informed Katrice of my
pending orders to California, she diligently and quickly
organized a celebratory ceremony honoring my military
service. I was very touched and honored that she took
it upon herself to plan and execute such an event and
ensuring that my family was in attendance for the event.
The Patriot Award is well deserved and Katrice
is a great example on how to be a great leader in the
Nooksack Community. She is someone I can always
look up to for leadership qualities. I am honored to call
her not only my leader, but a close friend. n
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Clinic Updates
Help us serve you better. Please come 15 mins early for appointment to allow time for any updating needed.
FROM PATIENT REGISTRATION STAFF
• You need to update your information once a year. If you move or change phone number, please update these items
as soon as possible so that way we have the correct phone numbers and address in case we need to contact you for test
results or appointments. Also, for contract health services needs to be kept up to date yearly in case you need to go to
emergency or specialty doctor appointments.
• We are audited every year and we need all charts to be complete so we do not receive any fines. If you have received a
letter from us, you have 30 days to get us the information needed. If we do not receive the requested items, you could
be placed on direct only until we receive all items needed. Direct means you will be able to get services within our
buildings but anything outside of our buildings would be your responsibility. The following are items that are needed
for each chart to be complete:
THE COLORED FORMS SIGNED YEARLY (yellow, green, blue)
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Tribal Enrollment (has to have enrollment number)
Proof of Address (utility bill / landlord agreement / water bill / gas bill / cable bill)
Insurance (if you don’t have insurance we will need you to fill out an Applehealth Application with
Leandrea Smith to get denial letter)
Valid Photo ID (if you turned 18 or if you are over 18, you will need this)
Family Authorization (needed if you want someone to make appointments or pick up meds for you or ask
Doctors or Nurses questions regarding Healthcare)
Any Court Orders (name change, custody, parenting plan, placement plan)
FROM NURSE AND PROVIDER STAFF
• When you need a refill, please allow 24 to 48 hours for your medication to be refilled.
• As a courtesy, please call us if you cannot make your appointment.
• When you call for a nurse or doctor, our process is to take a message you will get a call back.
• If you are calling for a medication refill, please have the name of your medication available and we will have a nurse return your call as soon as possible.
• Remember to get your sports physicals now before school.
• If your child takes medication at school, please notify the clinic now so we can complete the appropriate paperwork prior to the start of school.
FROM CHR STAFF
• We have CHRs available to transport adults and children (under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult) to appointments. CHRs will also start doing home visits to elders to check blood pressure, temperature, and pusle. Please call the clinic, if you would like CHRs to check on your elder.
• If you have set-up a CHR ride and cannot keep your appointment, you need to give 24 hours notice. This is
in the agreement that you read and sign to receive this service. If for whatever reason you do not call to cancel
or you are not home when CHR arrives to pick you up, that is a strike. You get 3 strikes, per the agreement,
and your services will be suspened for 6 months.
Our walk-in times are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-9:45am and again at 1:00pm – 1:45pm.
We are closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
On the days that we are closed for trainings and tribal closures, a sign will be posted to inform all patients.
Please bare with us… a few changes are occurring. We are implementing new processes, such as scanning all
records into our electronic system to go totally paperless, and we need to ask at every visit if you have the same
insurance and make chart updates, as needed. If you have new insurance, please bring your new card with you. n
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Snee-Nee-Chum
P.O. Box 157
Deming, WA 98244
2015 Holiday Calendar
The Nooksack Tribal Council has approved the 2015 Holiday Schedule. Tribal Offices will be closed on the following days in 2015.
September 4 – Tribal Council Elected • September 7 – Labor Day • September 24 – Nooksack Governance Day
October 12 – Coast Salish Day • November 11 – Veterans Day • November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
November 27 – Day After Thanksgiving • December 25 – Christmas Day
Administrative Contacts
Tribal Council Office…………………… (360) 592-5164…
Enrollment Office…………………………… (360) 592-5176 x1010
Tribal Council Fax………………………………… (360) 592-4506
Administration
Administrative Office Main………………………… (360) 592-5176
Administrative Fax………………………………… (360) 592-2125
Human Resources (Director: Suzanne Brownrigg)…… (360) 592-5176
Emergency & Risk Management…………… (360) 592-HELP (4357)
(Program Manager: Glenn Yorks)
Law Enforcement (Police Chief: Rory Gilliland)
Police Department …………………………………
Health Services (Director Lona Johnson)
Medical Clinic………………………………………
Dental Clinic ………………………………………
Medical Business Office……………………………
Genesis II Office (Manager: Rick George)…………
(360) 592-9065
(360) 966-2106
(360) 306-5151
(360) 966-7704
(360) 966-7704
Behavioral Health …………………………… (360) 966-2376
Social Services (Director: Nadeen Jimmy)
Social Services Main ……………………………… (360) 592-0135
Elders Office ……………………………………… (360) 592-0100
TANF-Deming…………………………………… (360) 592-3219
TANF-Skagit……………………………………… (360) 848-1758
GED Office Nooksack……………………… (360) 592-0135 ext 5124
GED Office Skagit………………………………… (360) 848-1758
Domestic Violence Office ………………………… (360) 592-5176
DV Emergency Hotline…………………………… (360) 592-4164
Family Services (Director: Ken Levinson)
Indian Child Welfare (ICW) ……………………… (360) 592-5432
Child Support ……………………………………… (360) 306-5090
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Education (Director: Donia Edwards)
Education Main Office …………………………… (360) 966-2043
Headstart-Deming………………………………… (360) 592-0141
Headstart-Everson………………………………… (360) 966-0523
Youth Program (Director: Roxanne Murphy)
Office……………………………………………… (360) 966-2043
Other Services
Tribal Court………………………………………… (360) 306-5125
Tribal Court Fax…………………………………… (360) 306-5181
Housing Office (Director: Katrice Romero)……… (360) 592-5163
Natural Resources (Director: Gary MacWilliams)… (360) 592-5176
Fishing and Shellfish Fisheries Hotline …………… (360) 592-5140
Cultural Resources (Director: George Swanaset, Jr.)…… (360) 306-5759
Tribal Veterans (Program Manager: Jovie Joven)……… (360) 592-5839
Tribal Gaming …………………………………… (360) 592-5472
Facilities & Maintenance
(Director: Richard Edwards)……………………… (360) 592-0162
Auto Shop………………………………………… (360) 306-5756
Community Building……………………………… (360) 966-9153
North Intertribal Vocational
Rehabilitation Program ……………………… (360) 592-5176 x1048
Casinos & Market Centre
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Nooksack Market Centre……………………………
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