Swinomish qyuuqs News

11/20/2024

It’s that time of year! Tribal departments and programs will be closed November 27-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Swinomish Medical and the Fitness Center will be open Wednesday, November 27, and closed November 28-29.

Normal operations will resume December 2.

11/20/2024

SWINOMISH POLICE DEPT. UPDATE

ROAD CLOSURE: Indian Road between Reservation Road and Snee-oosh Road are closed now for the night due to numerous trees down. Conditions are not safe for first responders to clear the road at this time.

11/20/2024

WIND ADVISORY in effect until 4 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 20. SOUTHEAST WINDS 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to atypical wind direction.

Use caution when driving and secure outdoor objects.

Stay safe, Swinomish!

11/19/2024

Swinomish Community (Turkey) Dinner this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6PM @ the Boys & Girls Club.

Come for the turkey dinner, stay for the great company, door prizes, and Swinomish Canoe Family songs and dances!

11/18/2024

ORGANIC CARROT RECALL

There is a nationwide E. coli outbreak from bagged carrots. People are becoming ill after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold under multiple brand names including 365, Cal-Organic, Nature's Promise, O-Organics, Trader Joe's, Full Circle, and others.

The carrots are no longer in stores, but consumers are warned to not eat recalled carrots which have best-by dates ranging from September 11 through November 12. Symptoms of E. coli infection usually start three to four days after eating the bacteria and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. People with severe symptoms of an E. coli infection should seek medical attention.

For more information, including a complete list of brands, visit http://tiny.cc/990wzz

Take care and stay safe,
Sarah Wilborn, PA-C
Public Health Officer

11/18/2024

Transform Your Financial Health!
An open workshop on personal budgeting, financial and retirement planning, and more! Come with your questions and goals. Pizza provided!

The next workshop is November 20, from 6-7 p.m. in Social Services.

Register at sitcgov.us/FinancialHealth
Questions? Call Lin Nelson at (360) 961-0408.

11/15/2024

Get your November 2024 qyuuqs News!

Swinomish Archive & Records offers a glimpse into the history of the Twiwoc archaeology digs while our Behavioral Health team shares about the positive mental and behavioral health outcomes of animal-guided youth programs. You can also read about the new home visits service coming soon to Swinomish Medical.

And, as National Diabetes Awareness Month, the November issues holds a number articles about the subject, including a first-person account from Swinomish member Josiane Sams who writes about taking action and fighting back against the threat of type 2 diabetes in her family. Exercise is right up there with diet when it comes to maintaining healthy lifestyle, so Swinomish Fitness offers up tips and tricks for making those physical fitness routines stick.

Another Swinomish member submission, Dean Dan Jr. shares the first of many in his entertaining and relevant series titled “The Exciting Adventures of Max & Stan.”

We hope you enjoy the issue!

qyuuqs News is a publication of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

11/14/2024

FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP for individuals with loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

TODAY, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Swinomish Wellness Center group room in Social Services. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

11/14/2024

COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOP
Land that job with the Computer Basics workshop!

November 15 at the La Conner Swinomish Library from 6-7:30 p.m. The workshop will guide you through the basics of computer operation including file management (saving), typing (keyboarding), the internet, and email.

Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call (360) 708-2976

11/14/2024

Happening now until 4 p.m. at the Senior Center: vaccine clinic + take a survey and head home with a bunch of groceries as your incentive! Survey is for Native Americans age 55+ only.

11/13/2024

Swinomish Members,
Please join us TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, at 6 p.m. in-person or via Zoom for the MONTHLY COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING. Topic = Opioid Crisis Response Update.

You can register here >>> sitcgov.us/20241119-Update

A Zoom invitation will be emailed to you before the meeting time. Registration closes Monday, November 18, at 5 p.m.

Please join us for this month's Swinomish Community Update Meeting!

11/13/2024

SWINOMISH SEEKING $20 MILLION – WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

Our tribe is seeking $20 million in funding through the EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program. If awarded, one major project that would be funded includes weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades for ALL tribal member households on the reservation, regardless of income.

Help us fine tune the application by completing the survey by December 17. Go to: sitcgov.us/2024CommunitySurvey

The survey is anonymous, but there is an option to enter the raffle if you choose. Raffle winners will be announced December 18!

11/08/2024

TRANSFORM YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH!
An open workshop on personal budgeting, financial and retirement planning, and more! Come with your questions and goals.

First workshop is November 13, from 6-7 p.m. in Social Services. Pizza provided!

Register at sitcgov.us/FinancialHealth
Questions? Call Lin Nelson at (360) 961-0408.

11/07/2024

NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
Effective November 18, moored vessels, crab pots, and all other personal property at the Village Waterfront docks and pier must be cleared for sunken vessel removal. Personal items not removed will be considered abandoned property.

Contact Swinomish Harbormaster Brett Lizotte at (360) 708-3397 with questions.
Read the full notice:

News Release Date 11-07-2024 Back to News Per the Tribal Chairman - effective November 18, The Swinomish docks and commercial pier located in the Village Waterfront must be cleared of all personal items, including crab pots, in preparation for sunken vessel removal to support future waterfront dredg...

11/07/2024

MIND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FAIR!
Please join us at the Mind Your Mental Health Fair on November 20 to explore the resources Swinomish has available to you.

3:30-5 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club.

If you would like to host a table, contact Nakesha Edwards at (360) 333-0013.

11/06/2024

Plan your legacy with a FREE will and estate planning class – open to all tribal members and spouses.

Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Presentation first, then help session to follow.

11/06/2024

Rosehips are nutrient-dense and full of Vitamin C – great for keeping healthy this winter! Join the DEP for the “Learn to Harvest + Process Rosehips” workshop, November 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Attend in person at the Lodge at Thousand Trails
FREE + LUNCH + GIVEAWAYS

RSVP appreciated but not required: [email protected]
See you there!

11/05/2024

YOUR VOTE MATTERS – BALLOT BOXES OPEN UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT!
Tribal members, let us know you cast your ballot and be entered to win a $100 Safeway card or $100 gas card!

Enter to WIN at the Swinomish Senior Center or Accounting -OR- online at sitcgov.us/Vote2024
Enter by Nov. 6, winners announced Nov. 7

Ballot drop-off box locations near us:
-Social Services Building, 17337 Reservation Rd.
-La Conner, 614 E. Morris St.
-Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St.