The Strong People

The Strong People: A History of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe is an in-depth historical and cultural account of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. Five years in creation and hundreds of years in the making, the book features contributors Ron Charles, Gina Beckwith, and Ted George.

Despite being displaced from their ancestral home and faced with challenges that have threatened their way of life, the Port Gamble S'Klallam have survived because of the strength, determination, and wisdom of their ancestors. The Strong People is their story. Featuring historical photos and personal accounts, The Strong People was written in collaboration with S'Klallam elders, community leaders, and historians.

Purchase a copy now using the blue button to the left or via the PayPal link below. 

To purchase a copy of The Strong People in person, visit the Gift Shop at Heronswood Garden, located at 7530 NE 288th St. Kingston WA 98346, or the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Center, located at 31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston WA 98346.

By mail, send a check to the following:

Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation
31912 Little Boston Road NE
Kingston, WA 98346

The books are $20.00 each plus $5.00 postage per book. Call Erin Lanum at 360-297-9621 or email elanum@pgst.nsn.us with questions.