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Month: May 2016
Training for a better tomorrow
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News
On Monday, May 16, twenty-one Native students were honored with a graduation banquet at the Hibulb Cultural Center for their commitment to training for a better tomorrow. The 21 students, 10 of whom are Tulalip, were the latest cohort to complete an intensive three-month pre-apprenticeship construction trades program offered by our TERO Vocational Training Center (TVTC).
As far we know, the program, which is managed by the Tulalip TERO department, is the first and only state and nationally recognized Native American pre-apprenticeship program in the country. The program is accredited through South Seattle Community College and Renton Technical College, while all the in-class, hands-on curriculum has been formally approved by the Washington State Apprentice and Training Council.
The three-month program provides curriculum that teaches a variety of construction trades and skills that can last a life time. Upon completion, the graduate’s dedication to a better future is rewarded with a wide-range of new employment opportunities now available to each graduate as they navigate the construction trades career path. In addition, students are trained and awarded certifications in flagging, first aid/CPR, and OSHA 10-hour safety training. Upon completion of the program students are ready to safely enter the construction work environment and demonstrate everything they’ve learned.
During the Hibulb graduation ceremony, Tulalip tribal member and TVTC graduate Michael Pablo received a TERO Good Samaritan Award for making a difference in our community by going above and beyond for his courageous efforts in running to the aid of an elder. At the last General Council there was an elder choking on her food. Pablo recognized the emergency situation and used the Heimlich maneuver he learned in class to successfully remove the food. After the incident Pablo stated he was able to take action only because of the first aid skills he learned as a part of the TVTC program.
Under the supervision of instructors Mark Newland and Billy Burchett, the students constructed four tiny houses for their final class project. These houses, which are approximately 120-square-feet, are being donated to residents of Nickelsville, a system of homeless encampments located throughout Seattle. The insulated houses will be a major upgrade for their soon-to-be residents as they offer electricity, heat, a much safer environment and, most importantly, a measure of stability for their new residents.
Photos/Micheal Rios
The tiny houses also feature a very Native American touch, as Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel added a tribal design to the doors of each tiny house.
“Some homeless people have nothing, really nothing at all, not even self-worth and if I can make some art or donate some items to help build another person’s self-worth then of course I will,” says Juvinel of his decision to contribute to the tiny houses. “The homeless are at our mercy and we have been neglectful towards their needs. I hope the people who inhabit these tiny homes can find themselves all over again. I hope the work the TERO students have sweat and bled over will be appreciated and help the homeless as they get back on their feet.”
The TVTC construction trades pre-apprenticeship program is a unique, nationally known model that supports tribal members from sovereign nations across the United States. The program is not dependent on tribal hard dollars. In fact, zero hard dollars are used to fund it. Instead, due the dedication and commitment of so many individuals the TVTC program continues to grow and gain more recognition while being funded by the graciousness of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Ladder of Opportunity, Tulalip Charitable Fund, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WDOT).
Since the Fall of 2013, when TERO took over the program, 94 students have graduated the pre-apprenticeship program. Of those 94 graduates, 38 have been Tulalip Tribal members, and 10 have either been Tulalip spouses or parents. That’s 48 graduates from Tulalip and 46 fellow Native Americans from all over the region who have opted to train for a better tomorrow and complete the construction training program.
Among this graduating class is Gabriel Demarrias (Fort Peck Sioux) from northeastern Montana. Gabriel shared his story about how he was attending a Pow Wow close to his home in Montana when he came across a previous graduate of the TVTC program. Gabriel was amazed to learn of a pre-apprenticeship program for Natives, by Natives. He packed up what he could and moved in with family in Federal Way just so he could participate in the program. Every day for three-months he woke up at 4:00 a.m. in order to catch five buses to Tulalip and attend class. Following class he’d catch another five buses back to Federal Way and usually get home at 7:30 p.m. That’s a 13.5-hour day, $19.75 worth of bus fare per day, and one monster commute in order to attend the one of a kind class offered by Tulalip TERO.
“The time and commitment I made was definitely worth it. I’ve graduated the class, learned so much, and made some really cool friends. Packing up and leaving home was a challenge, but well worth it,” says Gabriel with a huge grin on his face. “My immediate plans are to start a career in construction, get into the Union, and not look back. It’s time to get paid!”
Contact Micheal Rios, mrios@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov
sgʷigʷialʔtxʷ at 20: Building upon the past, visioning into the future
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News
The House of Welcome Longhouse Education and Cultural Center located at Evergreen State College in Olympia is celebrating 20 years of groundbreaking work. Work that emphasizes promoting indigenous arts and cultures through education, cultural preservation, and creative expression. The House of Welcome celebrates the essence of that work with its latest exhibition, Building Upon the Past, Visioning Into the Future.
Curated by Longhouse staff members, Erin Genia (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) and Linley Logan (Seneca), the exhibition features the works of artists from this land, local Squaxin Island, Skokomish, Puyallup and many other Salish tribes. Tribes from across the nation are also represented, from Alaska, the Plains, and across the Pacific Rim, including Kanaka Maoli artists from Hawaii and Maori artists from New Zealand.
`Works on display include paintings, drums, carving, beadwork, photography, baskets, and jewelry.
The subjects and techniques exhibited by the Longhouse artists draw from a diverse range of stylistic traditions, which arise from cultural teachings, ancestral lineages, and each artist’s unique experiences as indigenous peoples.
The exhibition was on display from March 31 – May 11. The House of Welcome was gracious to allow syəcəb staff a private tour of the exhibition so that we could share amazingly creative and exceptional Native art with our readers.
Father’s Day Brunch at the Orca Ballroom, June 19
Treat Dad like a King this June … serve him breakfast in bed or set up a lawn chair in a shady spot in the backyard where he can enjoy his favorite steak on the grill.
Or better yet, let us do the work for you! Take Dad to the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom for the best Father’s Day Brunch in town!
Our chefs have put together all of Dad’s favorites like Prime Rib, Barbequed Chicken, Pork Ribs, Spud Bar, desserts and much more…
We’re showing Dad’s favorite sports on our large screens and added fun things to do with Dad like a 9-hole mini golf course, QB Blitz, Skee Ball, Shooting Stars and a coloring wall and the always enjoyable Face Painters!
Hibulb United Schools Spring Pow Wow brings community together
by Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News
The Hibulb United Schools Spring Pow Wow was held at Totem Middle School on Saturday May 14, 2016. The venue was small, however, it was a more intimate setting, which allowed everybody to take part in the festivities. There were five drum circles, and several vendors selling clothing, beadwork, art prints, sage, and sweet grass.
A dinner, featuring hamburger stew, dinner rolls, and fresh fruit, took place before the grand entry. Once everybody made their way to the gym, Totem Middle School Principal, Tarra Patrick, briefly spoke of the importance culture, and keeping traditions alive. MC, Arlie Neskahi, then welcomed everybody and a culture filled night with drums, singing, dancing, competition and laughter followed.
In the middle of the ceremony, all dancers stopped on a whistle, elder Charlie Pierce, signaled for everybody to stop momentarily. “Thank you all for stopping immediately, there is a pressing issue that I must acknowledge right now,” said Pierce, “Three times I was stopped in my tracks, there is somebody here who is hurting, three separate occasions something came to me and told me I have to address this situation.” He then called for complete silence while he prayed for the gym. Pierce continued, “Whoever you are, if you are going through a tough time, then get yourself out here, there is medicine on this dancefloor come and receive your healing.”
The evening really began after that moment; dozens of on-lookers came out and danced, seeking healing, A father, who brought his new born out to dance said “That was amazing, I am not sure if there was a particular person that was addressed to, but there were many people who needed this, and his words gave them the courage to get up, share memories and have some fun.”
In between dances there were raffles, donations, and birthday wishes. Gifts were also handed out. One of the gifts were coloring books for every kid that danced. “I think the books were a great gift, we worked with Everett Community College, and we just wanted to encourage kids to stay in school.” stated committee member Terrance Sabbas,“I am very happy with the turn out, especially because our community had so many events going on in the same night.”
Terrance expressed that the vision of the Hibulb Pow Wow was to create a more traditional experience. “It’s officially Pow Wow season! We just wanted to have a more traditional vibe, we paid drums equally, we had competitions, but we didn’t want it to be about the prizes. We wanted to bring it back to the days where the community got together and enjoyed good song and dance.”
SEATTLE PREMIUM OUTLETS WELCOMES A VARIETY OF NEW STORES, EXCLUSIVE LINES
Hugo Boss Outlet offers shoppers exclusive clothing lines and three new retailers open
TULALIP, Wash. (May 16, 2016) — Seattle Premium Outlets continues to welcome trendy and exciting new brands to the center. Most recently, Citizen Watch, The Limited Outlet and Anime World opened and, additionally, Hugo Boss launched two exclusive new lines. Seattle Premium Outlets are also thrilled to welcome Hanna Andersson, a celebrated children’s clothing line, this summer.
“We are happy to welcome such diverse brands to Seattle Premium Outlets,” said Michele Osgood, director of marketing and business development for Seattle Premium Outlets. “These new stores speak to the likes of our shoppers: fashionistas who are hunting for great deals, and families. Each of these additions complement the current retailer roster and fit the wants and needs of our shoppers.”
A popular store at the center since opening in 2008, Hugo Boss is surging as a destination with new, exclusive lines not available elsewhere in the state. Recently, Hugo Boss launched two new lines: Boss Women’s and the high end Jason Wu Collection. There are only two Hugo Boss Outlet stores in the United States that carries Boss Women’s– and Seattle Premium Outlets is one of them. Along with the rare addition of a women’s line, Hugo Boss’ new Jason Wu Collection is exclusive to this center.
Citizen Watch, known for an artisan’s approach to watch making, joined Seattle Premium Outlets retail roster this spring. Citizen is at the forefront of modern watch making, and with a wide variety of styles and functions, Citizen has watches to meet every consumer’s need.
The Limited Outlet offers vibrant, feminine and sophisticated style for the modern fashion-forward woman. Inspired by the latest runway looks, The Limited Outlet’s ready-to-wear collections are timeless and suitable for any occasion, season after season. Seattle Premium Outlets welcomed The Limited Outlet in April.
Anime World, a locally owned specialty gift store, also joined the center last month. Anime World sells anime and game related products including t-shirts, wall scrolls, posters, swords, pillows, bags, wallets, hats, jewelry, accessories and Japanese treats.
Hanna Andersson, a Pacific Northwest company specializing in comfortable, durable, and fashionable children’s clothing, is coming to Seattle Premium Outlets this June. In this fast-paced world, Hanna Andersson prides itself for making clothes that let kids be little, with freedom to explore, play and get dirty.
For ongoing updates and to learn more about the outlet stores, follow Seattle Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit the website here.
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Celebrating culture at Totem Middle School
Photo/Kalvin Valdillez
by Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News
On Friday May 6, 2016 the City of Marysville and the Marysville School District (MSD) held it’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration honoring the culture of Marysville’s Latino community. Many Marysville and Tulalip families arrived early and patiently waited for the doors of Totem Middle School to open.
“This is our tenth year doing this event,” said Susan Stachowiak, volunteer and Tulalip resident, “And because this is our tenth year, we’ve had a lot of support from the community, a lot of donations and volunteers. It’s great seeing everyone come together for an event like this.”
The evening began with a welcome statement from MSD Superintendent, Dr. Becky Berg and the Director of the Marysville YMCA, JJ Frank. Families then lined up for delicious authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by The School House Café students from the MSD Food Service program, which included chicken or beef enchiladas, rice, beans, and tortilla chips.
The ladies of Herencias Mexicanas, wearing beautiful traditional dresses, performed traditional dances. After families finished enjoying their meals, there were many activities to take part in, including soccer, piñatas, dancing, and of course a performance by Jose Iniguez.
“We are very lucky to have Jose Iniguez perform tonight. As you may know, [Jose Iniguez] is a huge name in the Latino Community. Iniguez is an Opera & Bolero Tenor who is most recognizable for his Opera performances around the greater Seattle area,” explained Stachowiak. “He plays sold out shows in Seattle and is paid well for his talent, and he is doing our event free of charge for the community.”
When asked about the event, community leader, Wendy Messarina Volosin stated, “Overall, I think this years turnout was remarkable, and we are happy to have Jose and the band perform, but I think the best part was seeing the kids having so much fun!”
The Marysville Police and Fire Department are in attendance every year and were interacting with the youth and giving tours of their police cars and fire trucks. “It’s important for the families to socialize with the police and fire departments in a relaxed environment, because most people are used to seeing them exclusively in emergency situations,” Wendy stated.
Marjorie Serge, of the Marysville School District, headed the event. Wendy believes the evening was such a huge success because of Marjorie’s research, “Marjorie has a good vibe and a great heart, and when she is looking for volunteers everybody jumps at the opportunity.”
Wendy, who is in charge of the entertainment, encourages all cultures to take a part in next year’s festivities, and if you are interested in performing please contact her a few months in advance.
Tester Takes Another Step to Revitalize and Expand Native American Languages
(U.S. Senate)—Senator Jon Tester today took another step forward to revitalize and expand Native American languages after his Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act was unanimously passed by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Tester’s bill reauthorizes the Native American Language Program through 2020. The initiative funds Native language classes and restoration initiatives throughout Indian Country.
“Promoting Native languages strengthens students’ cultural identity and ensures the preservation of rich historical languages,”said Tester, Vice Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. “Students who take Native language courses do better in school and are more connected to their community. It is critical to Indian Country that this legislation and other Native language bills move forward on the Senate floor.”
The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act will also expand the Native American Language Program’s eligibility to include smaller class sizes, and lengthens the time before an organization has to reapply for the grant.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, applications for grants through the program almost doubled from 2013 to 2014, highlighting the urgent need and demand to revitalize Native American languages.
In October, Tester’s Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act passed the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. This bill, which creates a new grant opportunity for tribes to establish or expand Native language immersion programs across Indian Country, was incorporated into and enacted as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Schools serving Native students will be able to apply for the first round of grants under this program starting in 2017.
All of the approximately 148 Native languages that are still spoken in the United States are at risk of extinction within the next 50 to 100 years, unless drastic measures are taken. Eighty-three percent of these languages have fewer than 1,000 speakers each.
The Esther Martinez Native American Language Preservation Act is named for the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo linguist and storyteller Esther Martinez and is cosponsored by Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii.).
Tulalip Lions ‘Take Action’ for the Community
by Niki Cleary, Tulalip News
Any given afternoon you can find the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club teeming with kids. Some are there to play games or shoot hoops. Those who need it, can get help with school work or catch up on their reading skills. Others show up to hang out with friends or simply enjoy the safety and camaraderie of the Club while their parents are still at work. Membership to this amazing place is free of charge to Tulalip youth.
The Tulalip Club, built in 1997, is operated with funding from the Tulalip Tribes. While operations are covered, each year, the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club hosts an auction to raise funds for building improvements and expansions. In 2012 a 1,700 square foot enclosure was added to the front entry to create an Undersea Exploration Center, music studio and meeting space.
The theme for this year’s Auction is, ‘Taking Action for the Community.’ Slated for June 11, the fundraising effort is already garnering support. The Tulalip Lions Club recently donated $1,000.
“The Boys and Girls Club is a safe haven for children,” said Linda Tolbert, Tulalip Lions Club member.. “It’s a place where they can get a warm meal, associate with other children and interact with adults in a safe atmosphere. One of our first projects was the Club playground. Each year we have a Peace Poster contest at the Club and we donate items year round to both the craft areas and to their library.
“One of the main things we do as Tulalip Lions that is different than other Lion’s clubs is we really try to get books into the hands of kiddos of all ages. Whenever we hear they’re running low on books, we take out a new supply. We feel that if you own a book, you will read and find a love to read.”
Every year the Tulalip Lions Club earmarks $1,000 donation for the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club and $1,000 donation for the Tulalip Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation annual walk (scheduled for July 16, 2016, at the Tulalip Amphitheatre).
The 18th Annual Tulalip Boys and Girls Club Auction will be held on June 11 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. The Club will continue collecting donations for silent auction items through May 31. If you’d like to donate an item for the Auction, contact Diane Prouty at diane.prouty@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.