Elder Times a newsletter for Snoqualmie Tribal Elders

January 2013

Happy New Year! There are lots of wonderful events and services planned for you this year and we hope to see each and every one of you at one or all of them. First up Melissa Strand is no longer on our staff. We thank Melissa for her service and wish her luck with the future. We will be hiring for the Elder Program Aid as quickly as we can and hope to have the position filled by the end of the month. We are going to continue our outreach programs and first up we will be traveling to Auburn and Marysville area to host lunches including traditional arts programs, in partnership with the Canoe Family. Check this newsletter for days and times. These luncheons are a wonderful way to get together with other Tribal Elders, and they are a great time to find out about tribal programs and benefits. We also are in the planning stages for day and weekend trips and our spring retreat. The Snoqualmie Tribe Elder Programs Mission is to provide activities, services and support to ensure Tribal Elders are able to maintain health, independence and a good quality of life and well being. We are here to serve you! Warmest wishes, Kate Miller Elders Program Coordinator 425-505-3050 Fax # 425-831-2112 PO Box 969 Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Office location : Snoqualmie Hospital Annex 9450 Ethan Wade way SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (behind Snoqualmie Hospital)

Dinner and Counsel Meetings

Elders Program will be providing dinner for all Tribal Elders who attend the Tribal Council Meetings.
Chief Andy enjoys his meal at Counsel!

Meetings are traditionally held every Thursday starting at 4:00 pm with dinner served at break (around 6pm) at Tribal Council Chambers, 8130 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie, WA Meetings may be rescheduled or canceled without notice. Call Tribal Secretary Alisa Burley at 425-888-6551 ext 1005 to confirm.

Dinner Menu for January January 24 Pot Roast, Potatoes and Carrots, Green Salad, Dessert January 31 Beef Vegetable Soup, Broccoli Salad, Cantaloupe Dessert Dinner Menu for February February 7 Chicken Noodle Soup, Asian Coleslaw,, Cantaloupe Parmesan Bread, Dessert February 14 BBQ Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Orange Peanut Butter Cookie February 21 Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots Green Salad, Roll, Dessert The meals are made from scratch daily with a focus on locally grown produce when available. If you have any questions please call Kate for more information including nutritional breakdowns.

Hot Meal Delivery

Snoqualmie Tribe Elders Program Delivers Hot Meals to Tribal Elders and their families that reside in Monroe, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Duvall, Carnation. Please let us know if you live in these areas and you are interested on Hot Meal deliveries.

January Home Delivery Menu January 22 Tomato Soup, Turkey on Wheat ,Melon Salad, Dessert January 29 Herb Chicken, Rice, Spinach Salad, Dessert February Home Delivery Menu February 5 Shepherds Pie, Carrots and Peas, Roll, Dessert February 12 Spaghetti, Green Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert February 19 Chicken ala King, 3 Bean Salad, Biscuit, Dessert

Food Bank, Baby Corner and Food Vouchers The home delivery team can deliver food bank food, baby corner items and food vouchers with your meals. Call Kate at 425-505-3050 to make arrangements.

5 Superfoods for Native Americans!

Some traditional Native American foods are rich in nutrition as well as heritage. By Wendy C. Fries WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Feature ,Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Corn Traced back to Central and South America, corn has served Native Americans as both drink and diet staple; its husks as dolls, masks, even fuel. Along with squash and beans, corn makes up the revered trinity many Native Americans call "The Three Sisters," vegetables frequently sown together. Indigenous recipes for this ubiquitous food include sweet corn soup and chowder, cornbread, and popcorn. Enjoy ears fresh or roasted, and cut corn into salads or wraps. And try different colored corn when it's available -- those colors represent different body-boosting phytochemicals, says Grotto. Berries Growing wild across many parts of America, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries played a part in many native diets, including those of the Natchez and Muskogean. Berries appear in Ojibwe and Sioux recipes for teas, puddings, and berry soup. You can also try mixing them into your own signature berry jam, as Magee does, or in pies, cakes, and muffins, and over hot or cold cereal. Pumpkin Oneida recipes for pumpkin and squash include cranberry pumpkin cake and silky winter squash soup. You might also include pumpkin in stews, or try a Grotto trick for this bright treat: Carve mini pumpkins, stuff with red potatoes, then roast them. "Kids love them that way," he says. Mushrooms Mushrooms aren't usually thought of as especially nutritious. And while it's true they're not very nutrientdense, that shouldn't be the only way we look at a food's value, says Grotto. "If you look at the antioxidants in mushrooms, they're just wonderful," he says. "Try a grilled Portobello and teriyaki sandwich instead of meat," suggests Grotto. Mushrooms can also take center stage in sauces, stir-frys, soups, pates, and spreads. Or savor them over acorn squash with sage and onion -a perfect fall treat. Beans Completing the three sisters trinity, beans were a staple of the Navajo, Creek, Iroquois, and others. Traditional ways to enjoy them include succotash and bean salad. Beans of every stripe can also find their way into chili, soups, burritos, and tacos.

A Special Thank You to Elder Mary Ellen Johnson and her sister Jeanie Johnson for making gifts for the Snoqualmie Elders Honoring ceremonies. They hand beaded 100 Eagle Feathers. One of the goals for the Elders program is to have an honoring ceremony for all our current elders then this year, then every year have an honoring ceremony for all tribal members who reach the golden age of 55. This special gift from Jeannie and Mary Ellen are just the beginning. Speaking of gifts, someone gave Kate a beautiful tanned deer hide at the Elder Retreat and with all the hub bub she has forgotten who it was. Can you call her (425-505-3050) and remind her who made that wonderful donation so she can thank them properly. Hold the DATE: Our next Elder Retreat will be held at Swinomish Resort and Casino outside of Anacortes Washington on April 12 through the 14th. Invitations will be mailed in February.

On the agenda; traditional arts, story telling, song, language and the company of your family, friends and Tribe.

Thank You to all who joined us for the Nutcracker Ballet Performance. Over 23 Tribal Elders attended! Here are some pictures of our elders enjoying lunch at Prelude Restaurant before the matinee.

Indian Trust Settlement

All Snoqualmie Tribal Elders should file a claim for settlement funds from the Cobell V Salazar class action lawsuit. Claimants are any Native American who meet one of these criteria:

Individual Indian Money (IIM) account holder, even if the account is not active or open. Individual Indian who has or had an ownership interest in land held in trust or in restricted status. Heir to a deceased IIM account holder or individual landowner.

We have included an application with the newsletter. All Tribal Elders should at least apply so that if they find they are an heir they will received funds. Heirs who do not apply will not receive disbursements. If you need help filling out the form, give us a call and Melissa and I would be happy to help. History of Cobell v. Salazar Cobell v. Salazar (previously Cobell v. Kempthorne and Cobell v. Norton and Cobell v. Babbitt) is a class-action lawsuit brought by Native American representatives against two departments of the United States government. The plaintiffs claim that the U.S. government has incorrectly accounted for the income from Indian trust assets, which belong to individual Native Americans but are managed by the Department of the Interior On December 8, 2009, a $3.4 billion settlement was announced. $1.4 billion of the settlement is allocated to plaintiffs in the suit, and up to $2 billion is allocated for re-purchase of lands distributed under the Dawes Act. President Barack Obama signed legislation authorizing government funding of a final version of the $3.4 billion settlement in December 2010, raising the possibility of resolution after fourteen years of litigation.

Lunch, Arts and Information

The Elders Program is coming to your town! Stop by and join us for lunch, traditional arts and good company. You will find us in a meeting room at the library. We will provide sandwiches for lunch and take home meals for you to try.

South End January 30, 2013 12:30 to 2:30pm Renton Library 100 Mills Ave South Renton

North End February 13, 2013 12:30 to 2:15pm Marysville Library 6120 Grove ST Marysville

Enrolled in baby corner? Food Vouchers? Want food from the food bank? Call Kate and she can bring those items to these meetings!

Traditional Medicine Making

Pine Needle Basket Making