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Announcements
Lower Elwha Family Advocacy Program Free Virtual Training
Lower Elwha Family Advocacy Program Present “Strong mind – ʔiyə́m̕ x̣čŋín!” Free Virtual Training on Friday, March 26, 2021 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88034152154?pwd=WnhZOW1RdFhFWFVqRVlIMS9KT0thQT09 Meeting ID: 880 3415 2154; Passcode: 966630; One tap mobile: +1.253.215.8782, 88034152154# US (Tacoma); +1.346.248.7799, 88034152154# US (Houston) Presenters: Birdie K. Wermy, MPH (Southern Cheyenne), Behavioral Health Project Manager NW Tribal Epidemiology Center, NW Portland Area Indian Health Board in Portland, Oregon. Jan Olsmtead, MPA, Chumash descendant of the Santa Ynez and Barbareño, California Mission Indians. She has 40 years of experience in health policy, public administration, and Tribal and Intergovernmental affairs. Certified …READ MORE
Application for Service on Elwha Enterprise Board of Directors – Extended
Solicitation of Applications for Service on the Elwha Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Re-Issued February 25, 2021 The Business Committee of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe seeks qualified applicants to serve on the Board of Directors for the Tribe’s wholly-owned enterprise corporation. A description of the corporation’s purposes, Board duties and responsibilities, qualifications sought, terms of office, meetings and compensation, and application procedure follows. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation is available upon request. Interested applicants should download, review, and complete the application form: Elwha Enterprises Board Application Submit all required materials requested thereon no later than March 1, …READ MORE
Clallam Transit Operation Analysis
Clallam Transit System (CTS) is committed to providing customer-friendly, reliable, economical, and efficient public transportation options for the entire Clallam County community. In the year ahead, Clallam Transit is conducting a Comprehensive Transit Operational Analysis (CTOA) and exploring ways to more effectively serve the public while adapting to new economic, demographic, and technological trends. Please visit project website here: Connect Clallam (www.clallamtransitfuture.com) Clallam County Project Flyer (PDF)
Elwha Clinic Starting to Schedule Group B
Group B – Call to Schedule January 8th – 15th • Enrolled Lower Elwha elders ages 55+ • Children’s House of Learning and Learning Center staff • Food bank staff COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered according to the following plan which is based off of CDC guidelines. Individuals from each group will either be administered or offered the vaccine prior to moving onto the next group. Scheduling will take place on a rolling basis as we receive vaccines. We cannot schedule unless we have the vaccine on-site. Orders for vaccines are placed on a weekly basis through IHS and not guaranteed …READ MORE
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Plan
COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered according to the following plan, which is based off the CDC guidelines. Individuals from each group will either be administered or offered the vaccine prior to moving onto the next group. Scheduling will take place on a rolling basis as we receive vaccines. We cannot schedule unless we have the vaccine on-site. Orders for vaccines are placed on a weekly basis through IHS and not guaranteed until delivery is received. We are exploring an alternate option for vaccination ordering, which may allow us to receive larger quantities and move through the groups faster, and allow …READ MORE
Public Health Order Remain Strong, Resilient and Return to Phase 1
Public Health Order Remain Strong, Resilient and Return to Phase 1 in Response to the Rising Threat of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 RESOLUTION No. 161-20 WHEREAS, the Lower Elwha Tribal Community, also known as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe (“the Tribe”), is a federally recognized, self-governing Indian tribe in accordance with the Treaty of Point-No-Point of January 26, 1855, its Constitution and By-laws, approved by the Secretary of the Interior on April 29, 1968, and the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934; and WHEREAS, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Business Committee of the Lower Elwha Community Council is the constitutionally …READ MORE
Possession and Use of Marijuana
Public Notice of Changes in Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Laws Relating to Possession and Use of Marijuana October 13, 2020 The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Business Committee hereby notifies all Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Members and persons within the Tribe’s jurisdiction that the Tribe’s marijuana laws have been modified to bring them in line with current Washington law. In March, 2020, the Tribe enacted a Commercial Marijuana Activity Ordinance to authorize a commercial marijuana enterprise operated by the Tribe. On May 1, 2020, the Tribe entered into a Marijuana Compact with the State of Washington, which recognized the Tribe’s right …READ MORE
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe OPICAC McCambridge Scholarship
This scholarship application will be offered to students who are returning to college and seeking financial aid reinstatement; after showing serious intent by registering for classes even though they are required to pay for them themselves, or for those who are seeking funding for the Klallam language course offered at Peninsula College. This scholarship is not a set amount, but instead based on need and funds available. If possible, payment in full will be made for up to 6 credits, with required books, per awarded student. This scholarship application is open year-round. Download Application Here: OPICAC McMambridge Scholarship Application
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Learning Team
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe (LEKT) Learning Team is a program created for K-12th grade students who are in need of additional support during the COVID pandemic to complete their weekly learning tasks. LEKT educational staff will be supported by the PASD Native American Interventionists and Port Angeles School District Ameri-Corps members to assist your child with both asynchronous and synchronous learning. Program Details Start date: September 23, 2020 Location: 322 Stratton Road –Old Child Care Facility Schedule: K-6th grade Mon & Thurs 8:30 – 2:30, 7th – 12th grade Tues & Fri 8:00 – 3:00 Subject to change as …READ MORE