Swinomish Senate

10/15/2026

It's Swinomish Community Fall Cleanup Time!

October 16-30
Dumpsters will be available for Swinomish Tribal community use.

Questions? Please contact Beth Willup at 360-708-8144 or [email protected].

10/15/2026

October 2026 qyuuqs News

qyuuqs News staff put together some compelling stories and photos for this October qyuuqs News.

We invite you to read about:

• Rep. Rick Larsen's visit to didgʷálič Transitional Housing
• dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy program newest students – meet Cohort 4!
• Candace Casey’s breast cancer journey
• Swinomish artist Nakesha Edwards’ latest public creation
• Twenty years for our dedicated place to gather, learn, and grow – the Susan Wilbur Early Education Center (SWEEC)
• Basketball court renovations happening now!

Link to October 2026 qyuuqs News:

qyuuqs News is a publication of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

10/15/2026

REMINDER! The reservation area tsunami warning sirens will sound TODAY, October 15, at 10:15 a.m.

THIS IS ONLY A TEST and part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut. Learn more at shakeout.org/washington

10/15/2026

October 15 is Indigenous Pink Day

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. For Native American women, the risk is even higher. Native women are 7% more likely to develop breast cancer and are also more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, when it is harder to treat. The good news is that early detection can save lives.

Here are a few ways to lower your risk and catch breast cancer early:

• Know your risk, including age, family history, and breast density
• Get regular mammograms beginning at age 40 (earlier if your doctor recommends it)
• Stay active and maintain a healthy weight
• Don’t smoke
• Limit alcohol

Learn more: https://americanindiancancer.org/breast-cancer/

Learn your risk, get screened, and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

10/15/2026

CLOSURE NOTICES – Out of respect for the family and scheduling conflicts, the Swinomish Senior Center is closed today, and no meals will be served. There will also be no 3-4 p.m. K-5th grade study hall available at the Education Hub.

10/15/2026

Time Management Workshop
October 20, 12 p.m.

Get better at organizing your time to make room for all your goals!
Learn ways to manage your priorities and deadlines, and make realistic commitments.

Join us in person at Social Services -OR- online at sitcgov.us/InvClubTeams

Register at >>> sitcgov.us/TimeManagement

Questions? Call (360) 708-2976

10/15/2026

CLOSURE NOTICE - Out of respect for the family, the Social Services Building will close tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. and reopen Monday, Oct. 19.

The Boys & Girls Club will follow alternate plans; please contact the club directly for details.

10/14/2026

REMINDER! The reservation area tsunami warning sirens will sound TOMORROW, October 15, at 10:15 a.m.

THIS IS ONLY A TEST and part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut. Learn more at shakeout.org/washington

10/14/2026

Out of respect for the family, the SWINOMISH PREPAREDNESS FAIR scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 5-8 p.m. is CANCELLED.

The annual Great ShakeOut is still happening! The tsunami warning sirens on the reservation and elsewhere will sound at 10:15 AM – THIS IS ONLY A TEST.

10/14/2026

Swinomish Members,

Please join us WEDNESDAY, October 21, at 6 p.m. in-person or via Teams for the MONTHLY COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING. Topics = Fisheries + Hunting

You can register here >>> sitcgov.us/20261021-Update

A Teams invitation will be emailed to you before the meeting time. Registration closes Tuesday, October 20, at 5 p.m.