Johnny Jerome Gibson Jr. (1979 – 2016)
Johnny Jerome Gibson Jr., 37 of Tulalip, Wash. passed away September 5, 2016. He was born August 17, 1979, in Oroville, California to Johnny Gibson Sr. and Lawana Watson. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, father and uncle. He is survived by his father, Johnny Jerome Gibson Sr.; his mother, Lawana Watson; siblings, Janet, Keith, Elisha, Marisia, and Jared; his children, Jazlyn, Ckquoya, Quinton, and Eva; grandmother, LaVerne; and great grandmother, Gladys, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will held Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
September 14, 2016 syəcəb
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Tulalip Community Halloween Party, Oct 29
Tulalip Walk For Life, Sept 16
Tulalip Walk For Life, September 16 at 5:00 p.m. Walk begins at the Karen I Fryberg Health Clinic and finishes at the Don Hatch Youth Center
Back to School 2016
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News
With freshly sharpened pencils and new backpacks hanging from their energetic, youthful shoulders, students across the Tulalip Reservation returned to school Wednesday, September 7. Students throughout the Marysville School District headed back to school for the official start of the 2016-2017 school year with fresh faces and for many, the thrill of kicking off the next step of their academic journey.
For many families, the first day of school can be bittersweet, as it denotes the official end of summertime. Still, there’s no denying the first day of school thrill, for parents and students alike, and by the looks of the many back to school smiles, students across the Rez are feeling the excitement.
Their excitement was shared by Tulalip Lushootseed teacher, Natosha Gobin, who organized a youth movement along the main entry way to Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary. Natosha brought a bunch of vibrant signs with positive and uplifting messages written in bold letters. She quickly recruited Tulalip youth to join her own kids in holding up the signs and greeting their fellow students on the first day of school.
“When I asked the kids to pick out a sign to hold up, one of the kids before he even read them asked me, ‘What are we protesting?” marvels Natosha. “His little warrior spirit was ready to make a difference!
“We need to take every opportunity to remind our youth how important they are. We always say they are our future, their education matters, but to some those are just words. This put the words into action and shows our youth they are loved, shows them we believe in them, while reminding them to be respectful, share their teachings, keep calm and be patient.
“It started with seven kids who sang a blessing song to the Heritage students holding signs, and by the time school started, their cousins and friends were standing with them showing some love and support for each other. One positive act can make great changes. What a perfect day to start the ripple effect that will hopefully keep the kids positive throughout the year!”
At Heritage High School, the students were greeted by teachers and administrative staff as they walked into the main hall. Along with school staff, two Board of Directors were present to share some words.
“What you learn today, what you absorb today will shape who you will be in the future, but not just you, it’s going to shape what are Tribe will be in the future,” said Board of Director Glen Gobin. “Your future, our future, will be what you shape of it as you grow older. For you young ones here, what we are trying to instill in you is that drive to learn, that willingness to learn, and to learn you have to be here. Each and every one of you matter. We need you here, we need you staying in school and getting an education. We need you learning as much as you can so you can help your people as we go forward because you are our future.”
Following the morning assembly and greetings, the Heritage students took part in a goal setting exercise with several of their friends and past classmates who have graduated from Heritage. The graduates shared messages of just how important goal setting is and how they should have made even more goals for themselves when younger. Each current student wrote a goal or two down on a salmon cut-out and they were all placed on a replica river. Just the like the salmon swim up river to fulfill their goals, the Heritage students aim to migrate high school and achieve their goals.
New behavioral hospital to focus on youth and Native Americans
By Kalvin Valdillez
In the summer of 2017 behavioral healthcare company, US HealthVest, will open it’s doors to a new behavioral hospital in Smokey Point. The new hospital offers 115-beds and will serve the community of Snohomish County.
US HealthVest prides itself on being innovative and for redefining the psychiatric hospital space. By offering specialized services for their patients, the company creates a safe environment to grow and heal. Services include programs specifically for the youth, seniors, and women who are in need of help with substance abuse and mental illness’. The hospital will have dedicated in-patient beds for children, military veterans and Native Americans from local tribes.
“Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital intends to collaborate with the Native American communities and agencies to define a program that embraces the Native American culture. The program will be designed to allow patients to move past their mental health [issues] and addiction and grow spiritually; rebuilding the bonds they have with their culture,” states US HealthVest Senior Vice President, Randy Kaniecki.
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The two-story 70,000 square-foot building is the first in-patient hospital in Snohomish County and will provide services for patients of all ages. US HealthVest aims to aid a community, which unfortunately sees many of its members fall victim to substance abuse, depression and suicide.
Private patient rooms, a pharmacy, outdoor recreational activities and both outpatient and day clinics will be available to the Snohomish community when the facility is complete. US HealthVest states the new hospital will accept all forms of insurance, and offers Charity Care for qualifying patients who are without healthcare. Free mental health exams will be offered 24/7 so anybody in need of help can be evaluated at their convenience.
Currently the nearest behavioral hospital is located in Seattle and is only available to eligible King County residents, meaning patients are either required to travel further distances for assistance or spend the majority of their time in and out of emergency rooms when in need of support.
Accessibly located off of I-5, at 3955 156th St., the hospital will also have an Intensive Care Unit for individuals in crisis that require immediate attention. Education, religion, and culture are areas of focus that the company exceeds in, providing tutors, chaplains and therapists for their patients.
The company held a groundbreaking ceremony in late July for the new hospital. In attendance were US HealthVest executives, city of Marysville and Arlington officials and members of the Tulalip community including Tulalip Tribes General Manger, Misty Napeahi.
Kaniecki states, “In working closely with the Native American community we intend to incorporate many culturally impactful elements into the program to help the individual.”
For more information on the Smokey Point Behavioral Health Hospital visit: www.smokeypointbehavioralhospital.com
Pow wow WOW! Heritage students bring Grammy-nominated group to inaugural cultural event
Source: Heritage University
Toppenish, Wash. – Heritage University’s two Native American student clubs recently announced that the Grammy-nominated group, Black Lodge Singers, will serve as the Head Drum at their first ever All Nations Student Pow Wow.
“We are really excited,” said Alden Andy, organizer and president of the student club American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) of Heritage University. “This event is all about celebrating and sharing the culture of Native people. Not only is Black Lodge one of the best groups out there, they are from right here in our own community.”
The Pow Wow will take place at Heritage University in Toppenish on Saturday, September 17 starting at 10:00 a.m. with the Grand Entry taking place at 1:00 p.m. It will feature a drumming competition as well as men’s and women’s traditional, fancy, grass and jingle dance competitions for dancers of all ages—from tiny tikes to adults over 55. Several honor dances and intertribal dances, where people from all different cultures are invited to participate, are also planned. The campus will be filled throughout the day with vendors selling food, crafts and other merchandise. Rounding out the day will be a hosted evening meal at 6:00 p.m.
The event truly is a campus-wide affair with students, alumni and supporters taking on lead roles. Long-time supporter Arlen Washines, head of Yakama Nation Higher Education, will serve as the event Master of Ceremonies. Heritage student Jacob Billy and alumnus Haver Jim will split the role of Arena Director. There is even a Heritage tie to the Black Lodge Singers, one of the members of the group, John Scabbyrobe, is an education major in his last year at the university.
HollyAnna Littlebull, also a student and member of AIBL, stresses that one of the things that makes this pow wow different from others is the way it blends elements from traditional pow wows with other elements to make for an welcoming event for all. She explains that it was important to the student organizers to build the drumming, honoring and singing portion of the event according to tradition. However, they felt the need to include the entire campus community in the event planning and participation. Many of the vendors will be student clubs who will be selling food as fundraisers. Additionally, area businesses, non-profit organizations and tribal agencies are invited to host information booths.
“We felt that it was important to build an event that honors our cultural heritage as well as welcomes others to join us and participate,” she said. “By educating we hope to build understanding and unity.”
The Pow Wow is a free event and open to the public. Dancer and drummer registration will open at 11:00 the morning of the event and will remain open until 2:00 p.m. Vendor applications are still being accepted. For more information, visit heritage.edu/powwow.
September 7 2016 syəcəb
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Tulalip Tribes Auto Auction, Sept 12-16
Tulalip Tribes Auto Auction
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Date of Auction: September. 12-16
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