CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT

This agreement explains how to represent the Suquamish Tribe (who sponsors this trip) and Suquamish People, the following conduct will help ensure a peaceful time for everyone:

1. Everyone is expected to be ready, and capable of doing their share of work involved with setting up, cooking, cleaning, and breaking down camp, clean up on support boats, canoes, and vehicles while participating in Tribal Canoe Journey.
   • Each person participating will be assigned a random team number that will be your number throughout the journey. Each team will be assigned a camp duty to be performed for the day.  This duty will change each day. Not listening or participating in duties will not be tolerated, if persistent you will be sent home.  Team leads assignments are made prior to leaving. Barge Captain, Head Cook and Ground Crew Lead will not be assigned a team.
   • Everyone is on kitchen duty. You must help with cooking, cleaning, dishes and packing up the kitchen every day. You will also be responsible for purchasing, cleaning and storing your own mess kit (i.e. plates, bowls, silverware, water bottle, and hot cup), we will have some for canoe family members unable to purchase their own.
2. Every morning, we will have a canoe family circle (meeting).  Additional circles can be scheduled at any time.  It is your responsibility to be at all circles, on time, and ready to participate.
3. Before heading out on the last morning, your tent, sleeping bag, and totes will be packed and brought to the U-Haul Truck in a timely manner.
4. For ceremonial purposes and safety, absolutely no use of alcohol, drugs, (THC) marijuana or misuse of prescription medications. Any person involved with and/or under the influence of a substance, will not be permitted to continue to participate in the Tribal Canoe Journey and will be sent home.  Weapons are prohibited. If over the age of 18, cigarette smoking is only permitted 25ft outside of camp.
5. Physical violence, verbal abuse, bullying, and intimidation WILL NOT BE tolerated.
6. Be respectful of others.  Be mindful of your language, remember camp is for everyone’s use. Be respectful while using technology, including social media platforms as well as individual communications (no bullying, posts of inappropriate behavior, etc.). This includes all social media platforms. Be mindful of time, volume, etc.
7. If you see that someone needs help, help them out. All participants are required to help around camp, with the barge, and around canoes. Journey is not a “vacation,” even if you use your vacation to attend and even if your mother is there, you will pick up after yourself. If you see garbage or other items don’t walk over them, pick them up and place where they belong.
8. Elders are to be respected. If you see an elder in need of help, or struggling to do something, jump in and help. If you’re near an elder, Suquamish or otherwise, offer to assist them.  If you’re sitting somewhere and space is limited, give your space to an elder. If you’re at a meal and you see an elder without food, ask if you could get them some.
9. Visiting the tents of participants of your sexual/romantic preference is strictly prohibited. No public displays of affection. (PDA)
10. Remember to be respectful of other people’s belongings. You don’t want your stuff messed with and no one else does either. You are responsible for your own possessions. If you bring things of value (i.e. phones, iPods, games, jewelry, regalia or money) you are responsible for lost or stolen objects. If something is lost or broken notify Staff/Chaperone as soon as possible. If possible, we can repair or replace said item.
11. Stealing or shoplifting is illegal and if you are caught, you will not be permitted to continue to participate in Tribal Canoe Journeys.
12. All minors (anyone under 18) will be in camp, or with an approved chaperone.

For community care, we advise that you report any illness and take necessary precautions. Hand sanitizers, masks, and COVID tests will be available at camp.

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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.

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