Arts, Culture & Community

School Enrichment Program

Before and After School Enrichment

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…

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School Enrichment Programming

Education and Youth Activities

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…

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Culture Weekends

Cultural Classes and Weekends

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…

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Charitable Gifts

Charitable Gifts

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…

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Transport Vans

Transport Vans

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…

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Community Garden

The Community Garden

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…

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Tribal Art

Tribal Art

čča̕təŋ (create) Traditionally, many S’Klallam people were weavers, carvers, and creators. Art forms were apprenticed and shared with select, talented individuals. For decades, tribal art was suppressed by outside forces. However, a resurgence of practicing artists has been long-forming in this community. Some artists follow traditional methods of weaving cedar or wool, carving canoes, rattles…

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Tribal Canoe Journeys

Tribal Canoe Journeys

snə̕xʷɬ yaʔyiyəŋ (canoe journey) The tribal canoe journey is a re-awakening of the canoe culture of ancient times, brought back to many tribes in 1982 with the Paddle to Seattle. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is known for its elaborate hosting of this event. Tribes coming to Port Gamble S’Klallam shores know they will be…

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S'klallam Language Classes

S’Klallam Language Classes

nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əmúcən (S’Klallam Language) Language and sense of self are intimately tied in the S’Klallam community. The S’Klallam language is an important component of the Cultural Resources Department’s work. Language instruction is provided to elementary school children (K-5). Contributed funding helps to underwrite the cost of language materials and supplies, allowing us to expand language class…

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Heronswood Garden

Heronswood

sxʷčən̕e̕ʔŋəɬ (garden) One of the Foundation’s major efforts is the continued restoration and rebirth of Heronswood Garden. Our very popular Plant Sale & Garden Open events help raise funds for this important work. Membership and garden entry fees also contribute to the maintenence and restoration of the garden. Generous donations have made upgrades to the…

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