Daily Scoop for May 5

Congratulations, Kris Peters,

re-elected Tribal Chair

Congratulations, Tyler Johns,

Tribal Council Member #1

Congratulations, Greg Lehman,

Tribal Council Member #2

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

Ahree Kyla Allen
Daniel Blaze Snyder
Lauren Mackenzie Costello

Tomorrow’s Birthdays

Jacqueline Clare Smith
Justin Cruz Saenz-Garcia
Raven Rose Thomas

Today’s Elders Meal

Tacos

Distributions

General Wellness Distribution (formally known as Per Capita)

General Wellness distribution (formally known as per capita) checks will be mailed on 5/5/2026. Checks requested to be held will be available for pick-up on 5/7/2026 between the hours of 8AM and 12PM (noon), any remaining can be picked up on 5/8/2026.

Elder Distributions

Elder distributions will be available for pick-up on 5/14/2026 between the hours of 8AM and 12PM (noon). Any remaining checks will be mailed.

Please note

Culture Night and the screen repair workshop have been cancelled tomorrow for the service for Mitzie Whitener. Culture Night will resume next Wednesday. Stay tuned for a new date for the screen repair workshop.

Today!

Tuesday Tips and Tricks

Did you know that the majority of homes lost to wildfires are because of embers catching fuels on fire near homes?

With Spring Cleaning if full swing, don’t forget to clean up around your home and reduce the opportunity for embers to create a fire!

To reduce the fire fuels near your home, consider these tips to create a defensible space!

Keep the immediate are around your home (up to 5 ft away) free of things that can burn.

Reduce the brush, patio furniture, tall grass, and other items from being directly next to your home.

Trim up branches around your yard so fire on the ground can’t climb up your trees and spread.

Create covers for the vents under the eves and crawlspace that can quickly be put on and keep embers from entering and starting a fire.

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Next Monday

New Date: Next Thursday

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2026 CALL OUT FOR ARTWORK

This is a call out for artwork submissions for the 34th year of the Salmon Homecoming Alliance Event happening on Pier 58 (formerly known as Waterfront Park) and 62 on the Seattle waterfront in September 2026.

Our focus is the Northwest Coastal Tribes and their relationship to the indigenous salmon and the salmon’s relation, as a keystone species, to Orcas, seals, otters, eagles, wolves and much more. This year the artist is also being asked to submit a theme to accompany the artwork. Your artwork, if selected, will be featured on all our t-shirts, on our website and other selected printed materials.  All artwork submitted must be a minimum of 20 x 15 to be considered. Deadline is June 30th or sooner.

Please submit a clear picture of your piece to shcacoordinator@gmail.com .   

Compensation

A $1000.00 stipend will be paid for an original (non-digital) signed and numbered 1/1 (one of one) piece.

A $750.00 stipend will be paid for an original digital (one of a kind) signed and numbered 1/1 (one of one) piece on high quality paper

***NOTE: All rights to the artwork become the property of the Salmon Homecoming Alliance and cannot be duplicated or sold

If you are an artist and have further questions please contact the Event Coordinator, Linda James-Laville,

at shcacoordinator@gmail.com .

If you know of an artist(s) who may be interested, please feel free to forward this information to them.

Thank you!

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Roklyn Peterson-Sigo and Madison Mowrey-Raham are selling flower baskets!

Baskets are $40 each and will be delivered before Mother’s Day.

Please email Janita jraham@squaxin.us or text (360) 704-9060

Shellfish licenses will expire May 31^st The new Shellfish cycle starts June 1st.

Payments for shellfish licenses can be made with the cashier at the tribal center in person or over the phone with a debit or credit card.

Our normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and closed from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for lunch.

Please call Austin & Annie-Beth at the Natural Resources Office if you have any questions regarding your shellfish license at (360) 432-3802/3805 or contact us via Facebook messenger.

Learn more here: https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2026/how-restoring-an-estuary-will-help-restore-a-crucial-part-of-the-past

Check out the project website to learn more about the benefits of a restored estuary, understand the project history, and see conceptual design of the estuary restoration.
https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/

WIGA Scholarship

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Native Forward Scholarship Fund

The Native Forward Scholarships Fund’s mission is to provide financial support for American Indians and Alaska Natives seeking higher education, and support them in attaining undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. They partner with Tribes, the federal government, foundations, corporations, and individuals to ensure the growth and sustainability of scholarships. There are many scholarships to choose from.

Deadline: June 1, 2026. Link: Scholarships For Native Students | Native Forward Scholars Fund