Kim Kalliber, Author at Tulalip News

Pink Salmon Broodstock Spawned to Protect Elwha Run

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe hatchery technician Keith Lauderback sorts through pink salmon eggs at the tribe’s hatchery.

Source: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Pink salmon are the most abundant salmon species in the Northwest, but the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe didn’t want to risk losing the Elwha River pink population with the current removal of the river’s two fish-blocking dams.

The deconstruction of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams are part of the massive project to restore the Elwha River after nearly 100 years of blocked flows and degraded salmon habitat. One result of the project is that high levels of sediment once trapped trapped behind the dams are now flowing downriver.

“We weren’t sure how the pinks were going to be affected by the dam deconstruction activity, so we wanted to take precautions to protect them,” said Larry Ward, the tribe’s hatchery manager. “The historical population of pinks in the Elwha River was 400,000 to 600,000. The current run is 200, making it a chronically depressed stock of fish.”

While pinks have a lower commercial value, they play an important role in a properly functioning ecosystem by providing food for other animals and contributing nutrients to the watershed.

“The habitat in the lower river for pinks wasn’t great when the dams were in place, but they were using it,” Ward said.

Pinks returning to the Elwha River in 2011 were collected and spawned. The fertilized eggs were incubated at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Hurd Creek Hatchery, then sent to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Manchester Research Station, where they were reared to adults. The fish, 300 males and 132 females, were then brought back to Elwha in August for spawning.

A portion of the fertilized eggs from this fall’s spawning will go back into the pink salmon broodstock program, while the rest will be reared to smolts and released from the Elwha Hatchery into the river in spring 2014. The broodstock program is expected to continue through the 2015 pink salmon cycle.

The tribe’s partners in this program are NOAA, WDFW, Olympic National Park, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and citizen volunteers.

Memorial to 38 hanged Dakota men unveiled in Minn.

www.mail.com, December 26, 2012

ANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for the unveiling of a memorial to 38 Dakota men who were hanged 150 years ago to the day in what is the largest mass execution in U.S. history.

About 60 horse riders, including some tribe members who rode for 16 days from South Dakota, were among the roughly 500 people on hand for the dedication of the “Dakota 38” memorial, which marks a dark chapter in the history of the region and country. Dakota runners who departed from Fort Snelling also made it to the ceremony, which took place in Reconciliation Park in downtown Mankato, which is about 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

“Today, being here to witness a great gathering, we have peace in our hearts — a new beginning of healing,” said Arvol Looking Horse, the leader of the Dakota/Lakota tribe, according to The Free Press of Mankato (http://bit.ly/WHdMop ).

The Dec. 26, 1862, mass hanging marked the end of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, which took place along the Minnesota River valley that fall. Following the war, 1,600 Dakota were held at a camp at Fort Snelling until being sent out of state, and virtually all other Dakota fled Minnesota.

Originally, 303 men were sentenced to be hanged. President Abraham Lincoln was aware of injustices in the men’s trials, and also was urged to show compassion by Episcopal Bishop Henry Whipple. Lincoln reviewed all the cases and wrote a letter to Minnesota Gov. Alexander Ramsey, listing 39 men who should be hanged, including one who was later given a reprieve. Some Native Americans today feel Lincoln was wrong to order any of the hangings and that several of the men were innocent of any wrongdoing.

In August, Gov. Mark Dayton marked the 150th anniversary of the start of the war by asking Minnesotans to “remember the dark past” and by repudiating the actions of Ramsey, Minnesota’s second governor, who said after the war that the Dakota should be exterminated or driven from the state.

A traditional drum and song group on Wednesday sang a song composed for the 38 Dakota, to the pounding of a large drum. Mankato Mayor Eric Anderson read a proclamation declaring this the year of “forgiveness and understanding.”

Sidney Byrd, a Dakota/Lakota elder from Flandreau, S.D., read out in the Dakota language the names of the 38 men who were hanged. The names are inscribed on the monument, along with a poem and a prayer.

“I’m proud to be with you today. My great-grandfather was one of those who paid the supreme price for our freedom,” he said. Byrd’s great-grandfather was among the Dakota originally sentenced to death who were given reprieves by Lincoln. The men were sent from a prison in Mankato to one in Davenport, Iowa, where many died from squalid conditions.

The Dakota behind the new memorial and the ride and run have used the mantra “forgive everyone everything” to mark the 150th anniversary. Those words will be engraved in stone benches to be placed around the new memorial next summer.

“This is a great day, not only for the Dakota but for the city of Mankato,” said Bud Lawrence of Mankato, who helped start a reconciliation effort in the 1970s. State Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, who co-chairs a state task force commemorating the Civil War and U.S.-Dakota War, said that while progress has been made through reconciliation and education, there remains a lack of understanding about what led up to the war and the problems that the Dakota suffered long afterward.

“Through understanding comes a healing that is still continuing today,” Urdahl said. Richard Milda, of the Crow Agency in Montana, was among a small group of riders who made the entire trip from Lower Brule, S.D., to Mankato. It’s the third year he’s taken part in the ride.

“I heard about the ride and was attracted to its message of forgiveness and remembrance,” Milda said.

Native American flash mob hits the Tacoma Mall today

www.weeklyvolcano.com, blogspot, December 26, 2012

A Native American flash mob popped up at 2:30 p.m. today inside the Food Court at the Tacoma Mall. The peaceful demonstration was in support of Canada’s Idle No More movement – a protest of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s legislation and the overall treatment and conditions of aboriginals in Canada.

The “spontaneous” flash mob round dance – which consisted of beating drums, chanting and singing traditional songs – drew around 20 police officers and frightened nearby shop owners who immediately closed.

The mob was estimated to have been between 80 and 100 people. No arrests have been made.

Chantel Rose Craig

Chantel Rose Craig, “Little Eagle” Mar. 21, 2011-Oct. 8, 2012

Chantel was entered into rest with Grandma, Barbara Craig; Grandpa, Alex Henry, Daryl Pacheco, John Flores; Auntie, Hazel Craig, Holly Jones; and Uncle, Wayne Hatch.

Chantel Rose was a happy, loving baby, always smiling, laughing and talking. Her favorite word was “dad”. Her little smile warmed everyone’s heart. In her young life she touched many people’s lives. She was such a strong little girl who loved her mom, dad, big sisters and brothers. She was loved by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her Dad, Cameron Craig; Mom, Christina Cladoosby-Carlson; Siblings, Rashenia Cladoosby, Marcus Cladoosby, Dezerae Craig, Amado Carlson, Lazalea Descheuquette-Craig, Malia Carlson, Juanita Craig; Grandfather, Rocky Baker; Grandma, Myrna Pacheco; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She will always be daddy’s little girl.

Interfaith Service will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Nancy Rose Boomhouse Moses

Our beloved “Rosebud” was born on May 15, 1965, raised on the Tulalip Reservation and went to be with our Lord on September 16, 2012 and into the loving arms of her ancestors.

Her sweet smile grew with love for all her family. Having a great sense of humor, she leaves a wonderful treasured memory in our hearts forever. At a young age she would share time with little brother JR, playing with his cars. Her tender hearted names for her siblings resembles the fun times they had.

Sisters are forever, from the non-stop piggy back rides, she, like her sisters loved all genres of music, which led to dancing to Tina Turners “Rollin” – she would twirl her hands till the last beat. The Forever Halloween dress up concerts were fun times with travels to every beach possible. She loved her quiet times and visits with her family. The trips to the mountains were one of her favorite pastimes.

Her mother and father gave her a lifetime of love and grand teachings. Her life’s passion was her babies, kiddos. She spent every minute with hugs and kisses and strolls to the beach with her nieces and nephews. Her siblings shared their children with Nancy. Like her beautiful aunties, she enjoyed being their lil’ mama. If she was at the beach with us now we will always be her treasure and her journey will be forever in our treasure box, our hearts.

Nancy now joins Marya D (Jones) Moses, Harold O. and Charlotte Paul.

She will be dearly missed by her parents, Gilbert Sr. and Janice Moses; her siblings, Sylvia (Robert) Myers, Arnel (Alan) Williams Sr. and Gilbert Moses Jr.; her aunts, Charlene William and Clarice Moses; her nieces and nephews, Crystal Myers, Paul Myers, Laura Myers (Alex Jimenez), Alan Williams Jr., Bruce Williams, Tiffany Williams, Dane Williams Sr., and Gilbert Moses III.; her grandbabies, Julian and Elyssa Myers, Jala Jimenez, Ean Williams and Dane Williams Jr.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 1 – 2 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Interfaith Service will follow at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with interment following at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Raymond Moses

Raymond Charles Moses, was born on September 25, 1966 and went to be with our Lord on October 18, 2012. He was born to Victor Sr. and Esther Moses. When Raymond was growing up, his father taught him to live off the land. He was a fisherman, clam digger and hunter. He worked at East Berries for a number of years. Raymond enjoyed going to Darrington and camping in the mountains.

Raymond leaves behind his sons, Charles Cultee, Justice Moses, Tristin Moses. He also leaves behind his brothers, Victor Moses Jr., Kelly Moses Sr., Shane Moses Sr; and sister, Angie Moses.

Raymond is preceded in death by his father, Victor Moses Sr.; mother, Esther Moses; his two brothers, Kim Moses and Mark Moses; his two sons, William and Jacob Moses; his grandmothers, Myra Moses and Lillian Grenier; grand-fathers, Walter Moses and William Grenier Sr.

He was loved by all his aunties, uncles, nieces and nephews, and will be missed by all who were close to him.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 12 Noon at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith Service following at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.

Violet Rose Pierce

Violet Rose Pierce, 30, of Marysville, Washington went to be with her creator on July 31, 2012.

She was born May 7, 1982 to Charles and Lila Pierce in Yakima, Washington. She was a member of the Yakama Nation. She was a traditional Summer Powwow dancer. Violet was a Junior Princess for the Tulalip Veterans and Everett Hibulb Powwow. Some of her favorite things were to pick berries with her mom and dad as well as going to the casino.

Violet is survived by her parents, Charles and Lila Pierce; her dogs, Tootsie and Max; brothers, Gary Pierce of Toppenish, Clarence Pierce of Toppenish, James Pierce of Muckleshoot, Travis Pierce of Marysville, Ted Gemmer of Everett; sisters, Jackie Miller of Yakima, Carleen Pierce of Marysville, and Jessica Pierce of Marysville; grandmother, Rose Kempf of Tulalip; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 12:00 noon at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home followed by a 6 p.m. Interfaith Service at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m at the Tulalip Gym followed by burial at Johnny Tommie Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

William Edward “Sonny” Sam

William Edward “Sonny” Sam was born May 22, 1937 in Tulalip, WA and continued his journey to be with the ancestors on September 21, 2012.

Sonny, a Tulalip Tribal Member and Bible Shaker, spent his life in this area holding jobs in logging, construction and security and always enjoyed the time he could get taking rides in the mountains, berry picking, hunting and gambling.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Hagen Sam; mother, Gertrude Kitsap Sam; sons, William E. Sam Jr., Anthony Kitsap Sam; daughters, Angela Sam and Loreen Sam-Barr.

He leaves behind sister, Mildred Sam-Lewis; sons, Clinton “Bodie” Sam (Tulalip), Stacey Sam (Auburn, WA); daughters, Wanda “George” Sam (Tulalip), Augusta “Gus” Lobehan (Tulalip), Jessica Myers (Tulalip); and niece, Patricia Ann Sam; 29 grandchildren; 31 great-grand-children; and many dear friends and relatives.

Sonny will be greatly missed by all whose lives were touched with his presence and prayers.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 starting at 1:00 p.m. at Schaeffer-Shipman Funeral Home; followed by a wake service starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Center; a Funeral

Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Center; Burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery, Tulalip, WA.

Ella Fay “Fatter” Sanchez

Ella Fay “Fatter” Sanchez, 54, of Tulalip, WA passed away November 2, 2012 at home. She was born July 9, 1958 in Everett, WA to Francis Peters and Katherine Guss.

She was very outgoing. She loved being on the water, dancing, cooking. She worked at Security at the Administration Building. She worked as a supervisor at the Tulalip Bingo.

She is survived by her children’s father, Robert Power; and her mate, Robert Putney; her children, Ivy, Selena, Robert, John, Anthony, Albert, and Cindy; three sisters, Elizabeth, Smitty, and Shelly; her mother, Katherine; 23 grandchildren; five great – grandchildren; her cousin Boyd; and numerous other relatives.

Visitation on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 12 Noon at Schaefer – Shipman, followed by a service at the 1910 Shaker Church at 6 p.m. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at the 1910 Shaker church with a burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer- Shipman.

Antonio Richard (Savage) Spencer

Antonio Richard Spencer (Savage), 30, passed away on September 28, 2012 in Tulalip, WA. He was born to Vivian A. Spencer October 8, 1981 in Toppenish, WA.

He is survived by his mother, Vivian Ann Spencer; brother, Solomon George Spencer; sister, Tara LittleFeather Spencer; children, Deiondre Isaac Moses-Spencer, Daunte Sevarr Spencer-Davis, Alena Kathleen Fryberg, Antonio Richard Spencer Jr.; nieces, Daisha Smith-Spencer, Eliana Haileia Spencer, Vivianna Marcalina Spencer-Lopez, Avaughnei Elizabeth Spencer; nephew, Ivan Spencer-Hernandez; aunts, Mildred Spencer, Sophie Spencer, Rose Cross, Lucy Spencer; uncles, David Spencer Sr., Charles Spencer, Robert Spencer, Neil Laclair.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mary Johnny Spencer and Richard George Spencer Sr.; aunts, Mary June Jimicum, Ruthie Zackuse, Shirly Andre, Harriet Hillaire, Velma Papakee; uncles, Steve Spencer, Richard Spencer Jr. (Butch).

Viewing to be held October 5, 2012 at Schaefer-Shipman from 1-2p.m. Rosary held at Tulalip Tribal Gym at 6p.m. Funeral Services on October 6, 2012 at 10 a.m., held at Tulalip Tribal Gym.
Antonio will be remembered as a wonderful Son, Brother, Uncle, Father, Nephew, Cousin, Friend and talented artist poet who will live forever in our hearts.