Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April 2023

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ELDERS

After the
event,
comedian
Mylo Smith
shared:
“Creator
bless these
rowdy and
rough bunch
of crazy
grandmas
Former Chehalis Tribe Chairman and
Don Secena introduces himself. grandpas!”
More than 400 gather for luncheon

Chehalis Reservation hosts elders from across the region for warm and welcoming celebration

The 2023 Chehalis Tribal
Elders Luncheon had a
triumphant return April 20 at
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel.
Because of the COVID-19
pandemic, this was the first
Elders Luncheon hosted by the
Chehalis tribal people since
2018.
More than 400 elders
from tribes across the region
traveled to celebrate together.
Upon arrival, they each
received a bag with gifts from
tribal departments. Elders
also had a chance to win raffle
prizes throughout the day.
After guests finished their
salmon plates, they were
treated to a performance from
comedian and wellness speaker
Mylo Smith.
The Chehalis Elders
program and employees of
Lucky Eagle and Chehalis
Tribal Government prepared
for weeks leading up to the
gathering, which is one of the
largest the tribe holds on the
reservation. After a long hiatus, the Elders Luncheon on April 20 was a special treat for tribal elders to spend time together.

Chehalis elder
Curtis DuPuis Chehalis Tribe Chairman Dustin Klatush helped
thanks everyone. serve meals during the event.