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

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CHEHALIS NEWSLETTER

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The Chehalis Tribe congratulates
Harold Chesnin on his 38 years
of service.
Best wishes

for longtime

attorney
Handmade items and connections were created at Behavioral Health’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness event.
Cultural resiliency Harold Chesnin retires

after decades with Tribe

On Jan. 3, Chehalis Tribal
Vibrant community gathering encourages suicide prevention awareness By Bobbie Bush
staff gathered to offer hearty
congratulations to Harold Chesnin
By Bobbie Bush Coordinator Melanee Stevens n Fire cider on his retirement as Lead Counsel
with help from a great group of n Drums after 38 years of service.
The day was bright, clear volunteers. n Dream catchers Through the years, Harold’s
and cold on Jan. 18 as Chehalis Nine community engagement n Beading commitment and dedication to the
Tribe’s Behavioral Health hosted a stations offered cultural activities n Painting fabric bags development and protection of the
Suicide Prevention and Awareness for 48 attendees, including n Painting rocks Tribal Government while working
event at the Community Center. materials and guidance to craft: n Painting mini canvases in the Office of Tribal Attorney has
The gathering was presented n Elderberry syrup been greatly appreciated.
by Native Connections n Bath and foot soaks salts See RESILIENCY / page 3 When asked how he decided
to become an attorney, Harold
From intricate explained that he first majored
dream catchers in American and British history
to colorful in college. Limited employment
painted rocks, opportunities in those fields led
the event Harold to a career as an attorney.
brought out The Chehalis Tribe’s Business
the best in Committee members expressed
participants as good luck wishes to the longtime
they worked on attorney. Chairman Dustin
art projects.
See BEST WISHES / page 4