2023 Communications Survey

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Thank you for taking the time to help the Suquamish Tribe communications team serve you better. Please contact us at Communications@Suquamish.nsn.us if you have any questions or requests.

 

 

Communications Survey 2023

Where do you get most of your news about what's happening with the Suquamish Tribe?
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Are you getting too much, too little, or the right amount of information about: Tribal Government
Services available to Tribal Members
Tribal Culture
Upcoming Events
Elders' Activities
Youth Activities
Health & Wellness
Outside issues impacting the Tribal community (for example, challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act)
SUN ALERTS: Do you receive SUN text alerts on your cell phone?
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SUN Alerts are most often:
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Emergency SUN Alerts are most often:
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Suquamish Weekly Email Update
Do you read the Weekly Update, emailed each Friday?
The parts of the Weekly Update I most often read:
Weekly Updates:
Are you a Tribal Member?
I am willing to be contacted by the Suquamish Communications Dept. to give you my opinion in the future
If you are willing to be contacted, or if you would like our help getting connected to SUN, please enter your phone number.
If you are willing to be contacted, or if you would like our help getting connected to SUN, please enter your email address.

Suquamish Tribal Council

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AGENDA

Monday, March 13, 2023

9:00 AM Executive Session
Veronica Rhodes
Scott Crowell/Vicki Cole
Della Crowell/Nehreen Ayub
Rebecca Jones
Maryanne Mohan
Kendra Martinez
Amanda Carper
Catherine Edwards

1:30 PM Special Guests/Reports
Chenoa Henry, Intellectual House Director at University of Washington
New Employee Introduction – Scott Crowell/Vicki Cole
New Employee Introduction – Cynthia Savini/Wilma Lady

1:45 PM New Business
Resolution 2023-072 BIA FY2023 Forest Management Deductions Fund Request – Glen Maxim
Resolution 2023-074 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Grant – Catherine Edwards
Resolution 2023-075 Erlands Point Road Fee-to-Trust – Maryanne Mohan
Resolution 2023-076 Addition to 2019 COVID-19 Coverage – Rebecca Jones
Resolution 2023-077 Amended Language to the Elemental Enteral Formula Coverage – Rebecca J.
Resolution 2023-078 Amended Language to the Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Benefits and Occupational Therapy Coverage – Rebecca Jones

2:20 PM Consent Agenda
Kitsap Regional Council Dues, $2,205
2023 Indian Housing Block Grant Acceptance
Out of State Travel Request, North of Falcon, San Francisco, CA
Resolution 2023-073 CKA Commons AV & Low Voltage Install
Resolution 2023-079 BIA Roads 2023 Referenced Funding Agreement

2:25 PM Comments from the floor

2:35 PM Approval of Meeting Minutes
03/09/2020
11/29/2021
02/15/2023

2:40 PM Council Comments
Endorsement Support Letter from Robert Gelder

2:50 PM Adjourn

Proposed Tribal Code Amendment

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Proposed Amendments: Chapter 5.15- Exclusion of Tribal Members from the Port Madison Indian Reservation

The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking written comments on proposed amendments to Suquamish Tribal Code Chapter 5.15—Exclusion of Tribal Members from the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Please submit written comments by March 31, 2023. Contact the Office of Tribal Attorney for a copy of the proposed amendments.

Suquamish Tribal Code Chapter 5.15 – Exclusion of Tribal Members from the Port Madison Indian Reservation, adopted by Resolution 2022-170 on October 24, 2022, contains a provision in Section 5.15.1(c) stating that any Suquamish tribal member may be excluded from the Port Madison Indian Reservation and all lands subject to the Suquamish Tribe’s jurisdiction if convicted of a violent crime that results in “serious” bodily injury, as defined by tribal, state, or federal law. The proposed amendments would:

  • Revise Section 5.15.1(c) to enable Tribal Council to exclude tribal members who have committed assaults that result in “substantial” bodily injury, as defined by tribal, state, or federal law.
  • Revise “Port Madison Indian Reservation” to “Port Madison Reservation” within the title and throughout the chapter.

Submit comments or requests for a copy of the proposed amendments to: Office of Tribal Attorney, STC Chapter 5.15 Comments, P.O. Box 498, Suquamish, WA 98392 or by email with the subject line “Chapter 5.15 Comments” to: bbrueseke@suquamish.nsn.us.

Written comments are due by March 31, 2023. Please feel free to forward this notice to any and all interested people. Thank you.

Suquamish Tribe Emergency Contact Numbers

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If you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency dial 9-1-1

 

Many Suquamish Tribal Government staff are working from home through the office snow closure. Suquamish tribal members and their families can call any of the following numbers for assistance:

CKA – Principal Rex Green (360) 900-6020

Community Health – (360) 265-0170

Education – Director Brenda Guerrero (360) 633-0643

Elders Program – (206) 920-0748 (cell)

ELC – (360) 394-8578

Emergency Management – (360) 394-7197

Facilities & Maintenance – (360) 340-4563 (cell)

Family & Friends Center – (360) 394-7107 or (360) 340-2338 (cell)

Fitness Center – (360) 930-1545

Health Benefits – (360) 394-8424

Health Clinic – Director Steve Kutz (360) 731-2885

Human Services – (206) 920-0748 (cell)

Natural Resources – (360) 394-8442

Suquamish Police Dept 9-1-1
Note: Please do NOT call the Police Department front desk or individual officers in an emergency. It is always faster to get help by calling 9-1-1

TCW – (360) 394-8480 or (360) 900-7009 (cell)

Tribal Court – (360) 900-3008 (cell)
Note: All non-emergent court hearings will be continued to a later date.

Suquamish Tribal Council seeks applicants for commissions and boards

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Dear Suquamish Tribal members,

Tribal Council is looking for Tribal members to appoint to commissions and boards. Please submit a brief statement of your interest and which board you are applying for, along with your name, phone number, and email address to Amanda Carper at acarper@suquamish.nsn.us.

The deadline to apply is Jan 9, 2023.

Terms are up for the following people. Note: Those holding these positions can apply to retain their seats.

Port Madison Enterprises Board
Cheryl Lawrence
Andrew George

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission
Roger Contraro
William Gemmell

Suquamish Seafoods Board
Lorraine Brice

Suquamish Housing Board
Jim Henry
Patricia Chargualaf

Enrollment Committee
Lois Sullivan
Mable Anderson
Sarah George
Brenda Guerrero

Suquamish Foundation Board
Rich Deline
Jim Nall
Sarah van Gelder

Suquamish Museum Board
Della Crowell
Lena Purser-Maloney

Higher Education Board
Brittany Bakken

Cultural Committee
Donna Sigo
Also seeking one additional Tribal Member

Suquamish Tribal Housing Maintenance Request

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If you rent a home in Suquamish Tribal Housing and need help with a maintenance issue, you are in the right place!

Please fill out the following form and someone from Housing Maintenance will reach out as soon as possible.

NOTE: You must be a resident of Suquamish Tribal Housing to request maintenance help.

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Briefly describe what needs to be fixed. Provide any details you think might be helpful.
Upload any photos that might be helpful
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 20 MB.
    What's the best way to reach you?(Required)

    If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach out to us at: tribalhousingmaintenance@suquamish.nsn.us

    My Christmas Wish List

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    SUQUAMISH TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE

    Please fill this out completely no later than Nov 25, 2022

     

    Your TCW Secret Santa will be doing the shopping for you. Please include up to five wish list items. One form per TCW youth. Budget for Christmas Wishes: $200.00.

    TCW Youth Name
    Remember: Up to 5 items per TCW youth!

     

    Gifts will be available for pick up the week of Dec. 16, 2022.

    Your caseworker will contact you for pick up time and location or, if you don’t live close to Suquamish, they will be shipped directly to you.

    Good Neighbors Event Follow Up

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    Thank you for being part of the Suquamish Tribe’s Good Neighbor event. Please respond to the following questions to help us evaluate the event and so we know what sorts of impacts it had. We appreciate your taking the time to offer your feedback.

    Good Neighbors -- Next steps & Feedback

    November 2022
    Please include all that apply.
    How valuable was this event to you?

    Which topics presented at the Good Neighbors event did you most resonate with?

     

    GC Handbook Submissions for 2023

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    General Council 2023 Handbook Submission

    Suquamish Government Directors and Managers: Please submit your section of the General Council handbook here.
    Name of person completing form -- we will contact you if we need additional information.
    This is how the Communications Team will correspond with you about your submission.

    2022 Accomplishments and Work-in-Progress

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        Plans for next year

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        Contact information to publish in handbook

        Other

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        Disaster Readiness Training

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