Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April, 2019

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Walk & Roll

Wednesdays

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Tribal Wellness Center
staff walk at noon from
the clinic to Lucky Eagle
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A group of determined community members walked to
honor survivors during National Crime Victims week.
Survivor strong

Community walk Chehalis Tribe Crime
shows support for Victims Advocate Holli
Gomes further explained
crime victims the latter reasoning by
stating that there are
By Frazier Myer reported and non-reported
crimes.
Braving the rainy This walk provides
weather, the Chehalis Tribe support for those who
honored 2019 National might not have the strength
Crime Victims week by or courage to speak out.
participating in a Survivor “That’s why the walk
Walk on the reservation on was so important,” Gomes
April 10. said. It’s to show that the
“Honoring our past, community will stand for
creating hope for the those unable to be heard
future” was this year’s and to help those victims.
theme. The tribal group Gomes explained
walked as evidence of unity that Sgt. Jake Dickerson
and to show that together spearheaded the event.
they are strong, resilient Many other members
and unbreakable. of the Chehalis Tribe’s
The walk took place Public Safety and Court
for three main reasons: departments helped
to honor victims of crime, organize the walk.
display to the community Gomes said it was
that the people who live encouraging to see that,
and work here are survivor despite the rain, a large
strong and provide a voice group gathered to show
for victims. support.