Daily Scoop for November 13

Do you have ideas, suggestions, or complaints you would like to bring to the attention of tribal leadership?

Feedback forms are available on the Tribe’s web site at the top of each department’s main page. Your feedback will go directly to the director as well as to the Director of Operations.

Tribal Council also has a feedback form at the top of their page.

Take a few minutes to share your insight with tribal leadership.

Feedback Form

Upcoming Events:

Quick Links:

Please check the community calendar regularly for upcoming events. Other information will be posted on the Community Bulletin.

Wishing A Happy Birthday to

Arya Erika Johns
Carver Haitwas Sigo
Rachel Marie Parker
Ryan Dee Fox

Tomorrow’s Birthday

Wolf Grace Allen

Sunday’s Birthday

Julia Marie Navarro

Today’s Elders Meal

BBQ ribs, Mac-N-Cheese, Broccoli

Tribal Members Only

Enrollment Adoptions Survey

Tribal members,

Please log in to the tribal portal and find a survey for Enrollment adoptions under the Member Updates tab.

Please fill it out as soon as possible. It will only take a minute or two.

Thank you!

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SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE

2027 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LRTP) & NATIONAL TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INVENTORY (NTTFI) UPDATE

November 9, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Squaxin Island Tribe is publicly advertising the updated 2027 Long Range Transportation Plan and National Tribal Transportation Facility Inventory Update for community and stakeholder review in accordance with Bureau of Indian Affairs requirements under 25 CFR part 170.413.

This Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) outlines a 20-year strategy to improve transportation infrastructure and services across Squaxin Island Tribal lands, supporting safety, mobility, economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental resilience. In accordance with BIA regulations, the LRTP is updated every 5 years. This plan includes information regarding the NTTFI Inventory updates, new facilities to be added to the inventory, priority projects, and engineer’s estimates for projected costs of infrastructure design, planning, construction, and maintenance for these projects.

A copy of the plan may be obtained by clicking on the link below:

https://squaxinisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Squaxin-Long-Range-Transportation-Plan-DRAFT.pdf

A hard copy may also be obtained at the Squaxin Island Planning and Community Development Department.
10 SE Squaxin Lane
Shelton, WA 98584

The review and comment period is open through Friday, December 9, 2026.

For questions and comments please contact:
Tracy Parker
Planning Manager
Phone: (360) 432-3960
tparker@squaxin.us

NWITC Job Opportunity

Are you passionate about recovery and making a difference in the lives of others? Northwest Indian Treatment Center is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who want to support people as they work toward healing, recovery, and positive change. This position may be a great fit for someone with experience in recovery support, behavioral health, residential treatment, caregiving, or healthcare roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA). We also welcome individuals who bring lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to help others succeed in recovery.

Job Description:

2026 NWITC Treatment Attendant One

Tribal elders Craft activities

Coming into storm season, check out what are friends at Mason County PUD 3 have to tell us about safety around downed powerlines!

https://www.facebook.com/MASONPUD3

If you’re a maker, an artist, a curator of antique and vintage treasures, or proprietor of a delicious food truck, we invite you to apply for the first annual Santasquatch Winter Festival and Holiday Market!

Complete the vendor application and submit it alongside three photos of your booth or wares by October 20, 2026. Space is limited and the selection process is juried for variety, quality and uniqueness.

👉 Market Vendor Rules

👉Santasquatch 2026_Vendor Application Form

Questions? Reach out to: MarketVendors@littlecreek.com

Mark Your Calendars for December 4

Mark Your Calendars for December 19

Approval of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Salish Seafoods (Permit No. WA0037320)

On September 18, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency requested certification by the Squaxin Island Tribe of the proposed modification of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Salish Seafoods (Permit No. WA0037320). The Squaxin Island Tribe will approve certification of NPDES Permit No. WA0037320 for Salish Seafoods.

See: https://squaxinisland.org/government/departments/natural-resources for more information.