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The Nooksack Tribe is proudly hosting a Veterans Day Dinner on Monday, November 11th at 5pm. There will be gifts for our Veterans. This event is open to all. Location: Mi’sq’eq’o Community Building located at 2515 Sulwhanon Drive, Everson.

The 2024 Christmas Craft Fair will be held December 14th from 10am to 4pm at the Mi’sq’eq’o Community Building. There will be free coffee, hot cocoa and pastries for attendees! Arts & Crafts vendors can register with Events Coordinator Anna Brewer at abrewer@nooksack-nsn.gov. Registration deadline is December 9th. Limited space available.

The Tuesday, November 5th Council meeting with be held hybrid, in person and via Zoom. Register for Zoom here.

From Nooksack Tribal Council, November 1, 2024Nooksack Indian Tribe Statement on CounterproposalStatement attached. Contact: Nooksack Press Office, 564.243.0537 or news@nooksack-nsn.gov

Committee Members are needed. for Enrollment, Cemetary, Education & Housing. Must be a Nooksack Tribal Member and age 18+. Letters of Interest can be submitted to Rebecca Galindo at rgalindo@nooksack-nsn.gov by November 8, 2024. Committees will be appointed January 2025.

Press Phone: 564-243-0537 Press Inquiry Email: news@nooksack-nsn.gov

From:Nooksack Tribal Council Press Inquiries: news@nooksack-nsn.gov 564-243-0537 October 17, 2024 NOOKSACK TRIBE EXTENDS AN OFFER FOR  TWO MORE MONTHS OF HOUSING, FOLLOWING FINAL COURT RULING Current Inhabitants May Stay Through December, Homes to be Reallocated to Tribal Members on the Waiting List for Tribal Homes Deming, WA – The Nooksack Tribe has extended an offer to the seven people who were served eviction notices in 2021. The offer is that they may remain in the home until December 31, 2024. This gives the current inhabitants another two months and 15 days to find housing. This is in addition to the three years that have passed since this process started. In return, Nooksack asks that these individuals agree to leave voluntarily, leave the homes in satisfactory condition with the exception of normal wear and tear, remove their personal belongings, and agree to become current with all debts by that date. The seven individuals have until October 31, 2024 to respond to the offer.  These are the seven Tribal homes that have been the focus of conversation for the past five years. Earlier this month, The Nooksack Tribal Court upheld their ruling that the current inhabitants of the group of homes must vacate…Read More

Salute to Native American Night is Monday, August 26th at 6:40pm. Limited tickets are now available to Nooksack Tribal Members and their households. Game admission tickets are digital only and require an email to transfer. $10 food cards are available for pick up at the Chemical Dependency Office. If transportation is needed, you must note that at the link. Limited bus seats available. Register at this form or email Marceline Williams:https://forms.gle/aVCDtFArotVYkuH86 Marceline’s email is marceline.williams@nooksack-nsn.gov. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult.

The August 6th Council Meeting will be hybrid. You may attend in person at the Community Building or attend virtually via Zoom. Register to attend the meeting via Zoom at this link: https://bit.ly/4duo07x

The Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission shared this press release today, ahead of the Nooksack Canoe Journey Landing at Birch Bay State Park. It contains lots of helpful information for the event, parking, etc.

~ ATTENTION ~ The Sports and Recreation Grant Funding has concluded, and we will no longer be accepting applications for services as of 7-17-24. We are hopeful we may receive another disbursement of funds in the future, to be able to continue to support our community, and we will make announcements on the Communication Page and Tribe’s Website if/when that happens. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you, it has been a pleasure to work with you all!

The July 2, 2024, Council Meeting will be held via zoom next Tuesday at 6pm. The July 2, 2024, Council Meeting will be held via zoom next Tuesday at 6pm. Register in advance for this webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DM5–SQtRMa2zGEEcvIS8A After registering, registrations will be approved in batches, and then you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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This webinar is to celebrate World Water Day and the important work the Nooksack Tribe is doing around our tribal treaty water rights including the adjudication of the Nooksack River basin, fish barrier removal and additional projects in and around our waterways. This meeting is open to enrolled Nooksack Tribal Members and employees of the Nooksack Tribe. Register Here

SPRING PANTRY PROGRAM 2024: SIGN UP BY MARCH 13TH The Spring Pantry Program facilitated by the Foothills Food Bank will be offered to families during spring break. The Spring Pantry Program provides families with breakfast and lunch foods that children can prepare for themselves at home during the break. Families of students at all Mount Baker Schools may sign-up. How does it work? On Friday, March 29th, a box of nutritious breakfast and lunch foods will be delivered to participating families. You do not need to be home to accept delivery. How do I sign up?  Click the link below to complete the form or contact your school’s Family Services Coordinator. Sign up deadline is Wednesday, March 13th.

Election Update from Terry Rainey: During post production review, it was discovered that during the digital imposition process when ballots are printed and inserted, the Treasurer’s race dropped from digital ballot image. This issue is being addressed as quickly as possible. All Absentee voters will be reissued a BallotPak with the corrected ballot using the highest available service level prepaid in both directions. The replacement BallotPaks will be out on Monday and there will be no additional expense to the Tribe or its voters. I regret any inconvenience this technology issue may have caused.

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The Community Building will be used for the 2024 Tribal Council Primary Election on February 15, 16, and 17 from 9 am to 5 pm. No open gym any of these dates. Thank you.

The February 6th Council Meeting will be held via Zoom. You can register here.

Due to a loss in the community, and out of respect for the mourning family, tomorrow’s January Council Meeting will be held via Zoom. Register for the meeting here.

Thank you Veterans! All are welcome to attend.

Nooksack proudly hosts the 2023 Heritage Dinner on Thursday, November 16th at 6pm at the Mi’sq’eq’o Community Building located at 2515 Sulwhanon Drive in Everson. All are welcome to attend.

Join the Nooksack Way of Life Program and the Nooksack Housing Department for two Trunk or Treat events!

The Nooksack Tribal Council voted on 2023 Whatcom County Endorsements this week. Candidates endorsed are: Satpal Sidhu for Whatcom County Executive Kim Lund for City of Bellingham Mayor Donnell Tanksley for Whatcom County Sheriff Jon Scanlon for County Council At-Large Toni Jefferson for Ferndale School Board Position 3The process to vet endorsements included a lengthy questionnaire made available to candidates of the races included regarding important issues that protect tribal sovereignty, tribal treaty rights, local issues and more. We encourage everyone age 18+ to make sure you are registered to vote, and to make sure you VOTE in the 2023 elections. The General Election Day is November 7th.

The September Council meeting will be held via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/5/23 at 6PM, as the Community Building is being utilized to gather and prepare for funeral services. Register for the meeting at this link: https://bit.ly/3PqpTJs

The Dean of Student Life at Northwest Indian College has announced the Dean’s and President’s list for Spring Quarter 2023.  Congratulations to these Nooksack Tribal members on their outstanding achievement!  President’s List This distinction is limited to students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 4.0 and must be enrolled in 12 or more credits to be eligible for the President’s list: Athena Blum Deanna Francis Stella Gladstone Hameesh Jimmy Dean’s List This distinction is limited to students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 and must be enrolled in 12 or more credits to be eligible for the Dean’s List: Leon Cline Erikka Edwards Mariah Javier Victoria Joe Jamie Johnson

Nooksack Tribe will be honoring 34 graduates this year!  The class of 2023 is one of the largest list of Nooksack Tribal High School, GED and College graduates so far!  Come celebrate all our graduates. High School and College Graduates 2023 Graduation Recognition Dinner Mi’ Sq’ Eq’ O Community Building Wednesday, August 16th 6:00 p.m. Dinner Recognition Ceremony immediately following

The Nooksack Tribe proudly hosts the Canoe Journey Landing at Beach Park in Birch Bay on Saturday, July 22. Dinner is scheduled to begin at 5pm but is dependent on when canoes arrive. Please note the location is at Beach Park located at 7930 Birch Bay Dr. Blaine WA, NOT Birch Bay State Park. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Event Coordinator, Anna Brewer, 360-592-5176 x3103 at by July 12. 

Please note-Space is LIMITED! Please see the application below:

In re guardianship of M.D. D.O.B.: 7-14-2008 Case Nos.              05/12-CIV-025                               2022-CI-CC-007                               2023-CI-G-001 TO:                        Corrina Harris                               Richard Bullplume YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above-referenced matter(s) are set for a: Nature:                  Review/Guardianship/Custody Hearing Date:                      Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Location:              NOOKSACK TRIBAL COURT Via Zoom               Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4311506843?pwd=TzdYTVMzQXVDTE94cVA2TUEwUmcOUT09 Meeting ID: 431 150 6843 Passcode: 804621 One tap mobile +              12532158782,,4311506843#,,,, *804621# US (Tacoma) +              16694449 171,,4311506843#,,,, *804621# us Dial by your location +              1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +              1669 444 9171 us +              1669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +              1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +              1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +              1 646 931 3860 us +              1 929 20 5 6099 US (New York) +              1 30 1 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 431 150 6843 Passcode: 804621 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdQoTfj3Sx

Join us at the community center/gym for classes beginning on May 22nd! Limited space is available, so please call Jeremiah Johnny at extension 3138. After four classes complete, there is an incentive for a brand new Ipad!

The May Tribal Council meeting will occur starting at 6 p.m. on May 2nd over Zoom. Please note-advanced registration is necessary to attend You are invited to a Zoom webinar.When: May 2, 2023 06:00 PM VancouverTopic: Nooksack Tribe May 2023 Council Meeting Register in advance for this webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hd5HQrqcRXafdWDAGHMaRQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make co-payments for health care and urgent care received through VA. The Biden-Harris administration and VA are proud to implement this rule, which is estimated to impact approximately 25,000 American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans. Under this new policy, VA will reimburse copayments paid on or after Jan. 5, 2022 and waive future copayments for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.  Click here for further details

NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE NOOKSACK BUSINESS CORPORATION II (NBC II) BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NOOKSACK BUSINESS CORPORATION II The Tribal Council of the Nooksack Indian Tribe (NIT) is soliciting applications from NIT Tribal Members seeking appointment to fill one (1) position on the Board of Directors of NBC II.  This is a position and will serve until resignation or removal. NBC II was created in 2007 as a wholly-owned corporation of the NIT, organized under Title 57 of the Nooksack Tribal Code.  Although NBC II may pursue any type of lawful business, enterprise, or venture, NBC II’s exclusive holding consists of the Nooksack Northwood Casino. MISSION AND PURPOSE OF NBC II/ROLE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS As stated in its Charter of Incorporation, the purposes of NBC II include: The Board of Directors is responsible for working with Northwood Casino’s General Manager, the Tribal Council and other management staff to develop strategies and plans for NBC II to further the mission and purposes of NBC II.  Funding for NBC II activities come from the Northwood Casino and from other appropriations approved by the NIT’s Tribal Council.  The NBC II Board of Directors is…Read More

The April Tribal Council meeting will occur starting at 6 p.m. on April 11th over Zoom. Please note-advanced registration is necessary to attend Zoom Details When: Apr 11, 2023 06:00 PM VancouverTopic: April 2023 Nooksack Tribal Council Meeting Register in advance for this webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iTRi5TNKQm6LQad1JqIWTw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.