Page 1 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - November 2023

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’

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November 2023 FIND HISTORY, HERITAGE & RESOURCES AT CHEHALISTRIBE.ORG

inside Hazel Pete Family legacy Halloween is a hit
New GM interview / 4 SPSCC exhibit celebrates Community enjoys
Officers join force / 5 important cultural works costumes, dance, treats
Support for caregivers / 8
Coeur D’Alene luncheon / 9 page 10 pages 6-7

Higher ed

students

recognized

THANKS TO ALL WHO SERVED Annual Meeting

focuses on successes

Chehalis higher education
participants were honored
By Frazier Myer for reaching their goals at
Hundreds of United the Chehalis Tribe’s Annual
Meeting on Nov. 4.
States military veterans It was the first time in three
and their families years recognition was given to
attended the 20th annual students.
Veterans Appreciation Community members met
Day Dinner on Nov. 11. Honoring veterans in the Community Center
The gathering at Lucky Gymnasium to learn about
Eagle Casino & Hotel’s successes from the year and
Events Center celebrated updates moving forward into
courageous service members. 2024.
Participants were treated to
a delicious salmon dinner See MEETING / page 11
and fry bread.
Veterans Day Committee
Chair Gloria Jones
served as the master of
ceremonies. Gloria invited
Antonio Mendez, U.S. Army
Sergeant 1st class E7, to
lead the invocation prayer.
Chehalis tribal community
veterans performed the
posting of colors (right).
Cheryl Waters sang the
national anthem.
On behalf of the Business
Committee, Chehalis Tribal
Treasurer Sheilah Bray
thanked veterans for their
dedication and service to
help protect the country.
The Chehalis Tribal
Canoe Family performed
songs for guests prior
to dinner and while
attendees dished
up their food. INSIDE More Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner photos on Pages 2-3

Chehalis tribal members
gathered for the 2023 Annual
Meeting.