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NEWSLETTER
MAY 2017
Upcoming Events
JUNE 10
10 AM
• Canoe Awakening
Lake Sammamish
State Park
11 AM–3 PM
New Chair and Alternates Elected To Tribal Council
ELECTIONS CONDUCTED AT ANNUAL MEETING
The Tribe’s annual meeting is complete and elections for the Tribal Chair and Council
Alternates are done. Joining the Council as newly elected Chair is Sunny Clear. Rejoining
the Council as an alternate is Lois Sweet-Dorman. Returning as alternate is Wes Willoughby
who was re-elected. On May 18, the Council met to declare new officers for 2017-2018 as
noted below. In the same meeting Lois Sweet-Dorman was appointed to fill the vacant seat
on Council until the next election.
From Left to Right above: Lois Sweet-Dorman (Council), Steve de los Angeles (Deputy
Secretary), Bob de los Angeles (Council), Suzanne Sailto (Tribal Treasurer), Wes Willoughby
(Council Alternate), Andy de los Angeles (Chief), Danniel Willoughby (Council), Nathan
“Pat” Barker (Chief), Jolene Williams (Vice Chair), Richard Zambrano (Council), Sunny Clear
(Chair), Michael Ross (Council), Alisa Burley (Tribal Secretary)
Second Tribal Member Joins Tribal PD as Officer
RONALD THORSON GRADUATES AS POLICE OFFICER
With his successful graduation from the Rural Police Officer training program at the US
Indian Police Academy, Officer Ronald Thorson becomes the second Tribal Member to
become a Snoqualmie Tribe Police Officer.
This achievement is part of a mentorship program
established by Chief of Police Gene Fenton intended to
develop Tribal Members interested in a Law Enforcement
career.
“I’m honored to work for the Snoqualmie Tribe and
its Public Safety Department as a police officer,” said
Officer Thorson, “I’m grateful for the opportunity and the
responsibility that comes along with being a Snoqualmie
Tribal police officer.”
• Tribal Picnic,
Lake Sammamish
State Park
JUNE 15
10 AM–2 PM
• Tulalip Intertribal
Luncheon (Elders),
Tulalip Resort & Casino
JUNE 23
6:30 AM
• National Day of Prayer to
Protect Native American
Sacred Places,
Snoqualmie Falls
AUGUST 12
3:30 PM–6:30 PM
• Back To School Dinner,
Snoqualmie Casino
Ballroom
AUGUST 20-24
• Health and Fitness Tribal
Youth Camp,
Camp Waskowitz
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and more!
Graduating This Year?
Please send us your name, school, and degree or program by emailing
the Education Department at [email protected]! This
information helps the Education Department plan for a celebration event
and for potential mention in upcoming newsletters.
Save The Date: 2017 Back To School Dinner – August 12, 3:30 to 6:30 PM
Snoqualmie Tribal
Family Picnic
Health and Fitness
Tribal Youth Camp
Saturday June 10, 2017
Picnic 11 AM to 3 PM
Sunday, August 20 thru
Thursday, August 24
Canoe Awaking at 10 AM
Camp Waskowitz
Lake Sammamish State Park
Creek Picnic Shelter (s2)
Download the Application:
http://snoqualmietribe.us/youthcamp
2000 NW Sammamish Road
Issaquah, WA
Application Due Date:
June 30, 2017
Tribe Sponsors Lung Force Walk at Woodland Park Zoo
TRIBAL MEMBERS AND STAFF PARTICIPATE
The Tribe was a primary sponsor of the May 6, 2017 Lung Force Walk at Woodland Park Zoo. This event helped raise
funds for the American Lung Association. Staff members from the Tribe’s Family Clinic staffed a booth and both Tribal
Members and administrative staff participated in the walk.
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Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Newsletter | MAY 2017
Spring Elders Retreat
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Eagle’s Spirit Totem Pole Unveiled
MEMORIAL TOTEM POLE FOR CINDY SUE JAMES
On May 6, 2017 a 27-foot, western red cedar totem pole was unveiled on the campus of
Northwest Hospital in Seattle.
The totem pole was carved by world-famous Tsimshian artist, David Boxley, in memory
of his sister-in-law Cindy Sue James who was treated for cancer at Northwest Hospital
before her death.
The Snoqualmie Tribe was proud to participate with other tribes and private donors to
finance the installation of the totem pole in a place of honor on the hospital grounds.
We Have Moved!
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Raging
River
Entrance
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The Raging River Recovery Center
has moved onto the Snoqualmie
Tribe’s Administrative Campus!
Starting Monday, May 1st at 9 AM
our new location is:
9575 Ethan Wade Way SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Newsletter | MAY 2017
Tribal News & Updates
Welcome Chloe Thompson Villagomez
MAY BIRTHDAYS
NEW IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY
Happy Birthday to our May Elders!
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Jesse Applebeee
Edward Barker
Carol Bryson
Tammy Collier
Dennis Donyes
Jackie Johnson
Shirley Lashua
Judie Moses
Michael D. Ramirez Sr
Patricio Ramirez
Susan Ramirez
BIRTHS
Congratulations to Tribal Members who have welcomed
new family additions!
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Cecil Sutherland and Holly Thomason
Rhiannon Sikkenga
If you have any updates or exciting news that you would
like to share with the Tribal community please email
[email protected] to have your
news featured in the next newsletter.
For The Records:
A reminder that copies of birth and marriage certificates
should be sent to the Tribal Secretary’s Office!
We are pleased to welcome Chloe Thomson Villagomez as
the new in-house attorney for the Snoqualmie Tribe.
She brings more than a decade of experience exclusively
representing tribal governments and tribal business
entities. Most recently, she
served for nearly 7 years as
Associate General Counsel
of Port Madison Enterprises,
the business arm of the
Suquamish Tribe.
Previously, she was an
attorney for nearly 5 years at
Olson, Allen & Rasmussen, a
Minnesota law firm dedicated
to representing tribes and
tribal entities.
She holds a law degree from
the University of Minnesota
Law School. Ms. Thompson
also writes and teaches in the
areas of Federal Indian Law
and Tribal Law.
Before attending law school,
Ms. Thompson worked with at-risk youth and families
in various capacities, including as a social science
researcher, street outreach worker, youth worker at a
shelter for Native youth, and tutor in the St. Paul Public
Schools Indian Education Program.
She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from
the University of Oregon.
Reminders
Please remember that it is a requirement to turn in your
receipts for the Food Assistance program before you will
receive another check.
WELCOME TO THE TRIBAL HONOR GUARD
At the PNW TERO Conference in April, two additional
Tribal veterans were added to the honor guard.
Please welcome Gil de los Angeles (U.S. Marine Corps)
and Earl Noonan (U.S. Army).
Thank you both for your service!
On June 10 at 10 AM we will awaken the canoes at Lake
Sammamish State Park, just prior to the Tribal Picnic
starting at 11 AM. All Tribal Families are welcome. Note:
Vendors are encouraged to bring their wares to sell. Please
RSVP in advance if space and tables are needed to Audrey
Castleberry 425-888-6551 ext 6221.
Health and Fitness Tribal Youth Camp applications are
now available on the Tribe’s website. Youth Camp runs
August 20-24th.
Don’t forget the Credit Score & First Time Home Buying
workshop on July 8. Lunch will be provided.
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PO Box 969 | Snoqualmie, WA 98065
snoqualmietribe.us
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Important Notice
Please email us your home or email address changes to [email protected].
Volunteers Needed
Learn Lushootseed!
Experienced carvers needed to assist with paddle making
and other wood working projects, please contact Joanne
Dominick at 425-281-4855.
Summer Picnic on June 10, Elders and experienced
skippers needed to assist with Canoe Awaking at 10am.
Also, call to crafty people, looking for volunteers to assist
with crafts at the Tribal Picnic. If interested, please contact
Ginger de los Angeles at 425-777-0534.
Tribal Youth Camp on August 20-24 is looking for Elders
who want to participate in activities and an experienced
skipper is needed to assist with a day on the water for
tribal youth. If interested, please contact Shauna ShippMartinez at 425-888-6551 ext. 1105.
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We listen to music
Pronounced Oh-load ch-uh-th teeth sti-leeb
Want to learn more? Contact Angela Wymer at
[email protected] or 206-854-9837
Photo: Drum performance at 2017 Kokanee Celebration
The Snoqualmie Tribal People are proud of our determination, tenacity and our strength. We honor our ancestors, our cultural traditions and our sacred places.
Serving our own as we should all with respect and honor, we acknowledge the great progress we have made toward our goals while recognizing that work
remains to be done by healing our land, restoring our spirits, and uniting our nation to provide our families with education, health care and homes.