Arts, Culture & Community

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…

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…

Charitable gifts helped the Career and Education Department to replace an old and failing van with a 15-passenger van. This safe, reliable and more fuel-efficient vehicle makes possible student transport to such activities as off-site summer school programs, field trips, before- and after-school educational events, college visits, language and cultural events at other tribes, and…

ʔáw c yaʔyíyəŋ (go on a short trip) Many of our elders are unable to drive, or lack transportation options since public buses do not serve the reservation. The Elder Services Program provides our seniors transportation to and from a variety of activities, including medical and dental visits. It also delivers hot meals daily to…

šə́wi (grow) Purchasing fruits and vegetables can be a financial burden for families on tight budgets. The Tribe’s community garden helps to alleviate the cost burden on our tribal community by allowing members to harvest fruits and vegetables for free, to help ensure no one goes hungry. Garden produce also supports hunger-relief programs such as…