Page 4 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February 2025

4

Elders March
calendar

EVENTS
All sign-ups are at the Elders Building.
Questions: Skylar White Eagle at 360-529-
7839 or swhiteeagle@chehalistribe.org.
March 19
Lip balms with Melanee, 10 a.m.
March 20
Birthday dinner, 5 p.m. Elders Building
March 24
Cattail Easter baskets with H&C, 10 a.m.
Elders Building
March 25
Movie Night with carnival foods
March 26
Lip balms with Melanee, 10 a.m.
March 28
Mariners, 6:40 p.m. Van leaves at 3:40.
Limited space available.
March 29
Mariners, 6:40 p.m. Van leaves at 3:40.
Limited space available.
MENU
Salad bar, fresh fruit and milk alternatives
served daily. Employee/guest: $10. Inquire
about pre-paid lunch cards.
Breakfast: 10-11 a.m. Friday
Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Monday-Friday
March 17
Corned beef and cabbage
March 18
Taco bar
Chehalis Tribe Chairman Dustin Klatush stands with
March 19 determined changemaker Helen Sanders.
Turkey stuffed bell peppers
March 20 TRIUMPH About the book
Chicken noodle soup From page 1 “The Ravaged Forest: A Native Woman’s Journey to Justice,”
March 21 attended the signing. the biography of Chehalis Tribal member Helen Sanders
Pancakes with bacon and eggs Sandra spoke at the written by Sandra A. Crowell. Back cover summary:
March 24 event and said the book “ ‘A Native Woman’s Journey timberlands, she spearheads
Tuna noodles is about honoring Helen’s to Justice’ is a narrative a major lawsuit against the
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
biography about a Chehalis
life and her inspiring
March 25 accomplishments. woman who rises from poverty Sanders didn’t just fight for
Baked salmon with rice and corn “It’s nice to be here with on the reservation to own a timber rights, salmon habitat,
March 26 everybody,” Helen said. She successful logging company. or reservation autonomy. She
motivated a movement toward
Facing historic oppression of
Chicken stir-fry with rice also talked about how she’s
lived in the same area since her people, Helen (Mitchell) justice for Native Americans
March 27 she was born. Sanders challenges a male- who were taken advantage of,
Chili and corn bread “I’ve been in the dominated industry and gross neglected or ignored – and had
their resources exploited. This
government mismanagement.
March 28 community a heck of a The story takes a dramatic inspiring story and ultimate
long time,” Helen said. “I’ve
Sausage breakfast sandwich enjoyed every minute of it. turn when she discovers victory encompasses so much
March 31 “I always see friends and devastating logging practices more than ruined forestland. It
Chicken and dumplings relatives. It’s just been a on Indian land. Determined opens the door for others to
nice place.” to protect her heritage and seek justice.”