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be considered for publication VISION STATEMENT Jessie Goddard: The Chehalis Tribal
in the newsletter (materials are To be a thriving, self- Vice Chairman Newsletter is a
subject to editing). Contributing sufficient, sovereign Sheilah Bray: Treasurer publication of the
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members and staff. and future generations. Fifth Council Member Reservation

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Clockwise from above: Barnaby Canales and his assistants
prepared for the big show with hundreds of salutes and a grand
finale. The crowd watched in awe as the display of lights and
booms went off. Families and friends shopped at tribal members’
fireworks stands. Owning a stand and selling fireworks is a
tradition that dates back decades for many of the Chehalis people.