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.

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    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.

     

    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.

     

    GC Handbook Submissions for 2023

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    Disaster Readiness Training

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    Good Neighbors Luncheon

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    Please let us know if you can attend the Good Neighbors luncheon, taking place at noon on November 1, 2023, at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish.

    Suquamish government tightens COVID precautions

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    With COVID-19 rates increasing within our workplace, across the Reservation, and throughout the region, we are updating the Tribal Government’s requirements for staff and guests. The following changes will go into effect beginning Tuesday June 21:

    1. Physical Distancing – A minimum three-foot separation from others is now required inside all Government-owned facilities.
    2. Masks – The use of approved face masks is now required while inside Tribal Government facilities, vehicles, and vessels when in the presence of others.
      1. Employees may remove their mask while at their desk, provided they are not working with clients and guests and are able to maintain a minimum three-foot distance from other employees.
      2. Occupant load restrictions remain at their normal level, but with adherence to the required masking and physical distancing referenced above.
    3. Guests and visitors — Guests are also required to wear a mask and maintain at least three-foot separation when inside Tribal Government facilities. Appointments with clients and guests are strongly encouraged.
    4. Working outside – The use of approved face masks is highly recommended while outdoors, but is not required when a 3-foot minimum distance cannot be maintained.
    5. Remote work – If a Tribal Government employee’s job function allows, they may telecommute if approved by their supervisor; all other employees are expected to report to work as they are normally scheduled.

    Please Remember:

    1. Follow all the safe practices that have helped to keep us all safe. i.e., minimize exposure risks, disinfect and sanitize, practice good hygiene, stay home when sick, etc.
    2. Employees who are symptomatic or who become symptomatic during the day should be immediately separated from others and sent home. They should follow-up with a PCR COVID-19 test in accordance with testing protocols.

    We will continue to monitor local case rates over the next few weeks and will adjust our safety measures accordingly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. With your continued commitment, we’ll be able to keep our co-workers safe.

    NOTE: Early Learning Center and CKA families, please see special protocols for your students.