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AUGUST 15, 2020
Nine students graduate
from language program
Nine students graduated from the Tribe’s Chinuk Language Program and
a graduation parade for them was held Thursday, Aug. 13, at achaf-hammi,
the Tribe’s plankhouse off Hebo Road.
Graduating from the Lilu Early Childhood Language Nest were Mila
Strutton, Isaac Freeman, Ulali Quenelle, Ariya Anderson, Azaela Ander-
son, Olivia Zimbrick and Violet Zimbrick.
Graduating from the Chinkuk Immersion Fourth Grade class were Cloey
Freeman and Marie Quenelle. 
Walking On...
Other passings
Billy David Tanner
Oct. 7, 1964 – July 29, 2020
Tribal Elder Billy David Tanner walked on on Wednesday, July 29,
2020. Yahn & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Auburn, Wash., is
assisting the family. The family will be holding a private funeral service.
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Dear Heaven:
You took my Dear before I
had a chance to say what
I needed to say.
Can you tell him I love
him and happy
birthday today?
Ken Erickson #1253
Aug. 16, 1956 -
June 12, 2009
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Tribal Council Elections
2020
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Dear Tribal Members, Here are five specific legislative goals to accomplish:
The Big Five:
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Expand our Services: New programs like Small Loans, a Foreclosure Prevention Grant, and Rental
Assistance for First Month/Last Month/Deposit. Technology Allowance for laptop or PC purchase.
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Continue to Inform our Membership: Take advantage of new and innovative online media tools like
podcasts, videos, and web-based conference apps like Facebook Live, Zoom, and others.
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Expand and Enhance the Rights of Members: Continue to increase the Right of Access to information
for Tribal members, and amend our Constitution to enhance the basic rights of Tribal Members beyond voting,
make Constitutional rights more realistic to exercise.
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Focus on Sustainability: Continue to invest in sustainable initiatives, tribally-owned businesses, and
overall government practices.
ವ Enrollment: Revisit the 1999 amendment. Enact equality in enrollment requirements, and resolve the “split
family” issue. Address the dwindling blood quantum and population growth issues.
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