Month: March 2021

nəxʷščánkʷən (brave) The men and women of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe have a rich and dedicated history of serving in various branches of the U.S. Military. Since the 1980’s, a gathering for the member Veterans is held each Veteran’s Day. A committee of tribal veterans was formed to work towards developing a permanent memorial….

k̕ʷiy̕nəq (to hand down advice, learning to younger generations) During 2011 and 2012 the Foundation was actively involved in seeking grants and fundraising for a greatly needed new Preschool Building. On the happy day of March 13, 2013, a grand opening was held to celebrate the completion of the new facility. Now the new Preschool…

kʷɬčə́q (elder) In 2011, 28 stunning portraits were taken of our beloved elders by Eduardo Calderon in the interior and exterior of the tribal longhouse. Each print was matted and framed with archival materials attached. The tribe also received a high-resolution scanned image to accompany the printed portraits, so that family members can have access…

x̣čna̕w̕txʷ (House of Knowledge) Constructed between the years 2004 and 2009, The House of Knowledge, gifted the S’Klallam name x̣čna̕w̕txʷ by the Jamestown tribe, received the “Excellence in Construction” award in 2010. Designed by Johnston Architects of Seattle and Cutler/Anderson of Bainbridge Island, the modern take on the traditional longhouse is a complex of four…

čáʔiʔ cxʷ (you and I are working) An employment training program is underway through the Tribe’s Career and Education Department that provides fundamental skill building for community members who have experienced repeated difficulty finding employment. Participants can learn how to search for jobs, build their resumes, interview and learn or hone their computer skills. Target…

nəxʷq̕i̕yt sč̕e̕ʔəyəxʷ (Port Gamble Bay) The Tribe has been diligent in protecting Port Gamble Bay and has put tremendous efforts and resources into seeing that the bay is returned to a healthy state. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation has supported this effort in many ways including securing and supporting grant requests. In 2014, the tribe…

The PGST Education department has been promoting hands-on and cultulally inspired science-based learning for S’Klallam students with STEM camps throughout the year. The pictured 2018 Winter science camp focused on alternative energy sources. S’Klallam Middle Schoolers (left) are helping install solar lighting in one of the sunniest areas of the beach, the hill up from…

The Tribe’s before- and after-school academic support and enrichment programming helps our students strengthen their educational achievement: Wolfle Elementary Before School Reading and Math Program, Kingston Middle School After School Math and Reading Program, Afterschool High School Homework Program, and Elementary, Middle School and High School Incentive Awards Program, Grade Raisers, and All Stars. We…

skʷúkʷəltxʷ (teach in school) School Enrichment Programming The Tribe’s Career & Education Department takes an active role with K-12 students, providing comprehensive academic supports inside and outside of the classroom, with an approach strongly rooted in cultural traditions, connecting academics to tribal values and practices. Over the past fourteen years we have seen dramatic progress…

ʔəkʷə́yəŋ (weave) Charitable contributions have helped to fund a wide variety of new cultural classes and weekend workshops designed to keep S’Klallam culture and traditions alive and practiced. Developed by the Tribe’s Cultural Department and the Sustainable Little Boston program, community members have been able to learn a variety of skills including how to build…