Read the April 2026 Newsletter Here (PDF) For the archived newsletters visit the following page: https://www.elwha.org/newsletters/
Category: Announcements
Burke Museum Woven in Wool Ticket Program
We are pleased announce the launch of the Burke Museum Woven in Wool ticket program, offering free guest passes to the Burke Museum in Seattle, WA. The Details: Pick up passes at the wellness fair on 4/10 in the gym (3-6pm) Pick up from front desk of Social Services M-F (9am-4pm) Not able to pick up a pass? You can request a digital pass You may request tickets by completing the smart sheet link here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d558de738732c9005ad8e5aff4ab3 FREE Tickets to the Burke Museum-Flyer (PDF)
March 2026 Newsletter
Read the March 2026 Newsletter Here (PDF) For the archived newsletters visit the following page: https://www.elwha.org/newsletters/
PA Chamber of Commerce Organization of the Year
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has been awarded the 2025 Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce “Organization of the Year” award. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has made profound and lasting contributions to the greater Port Angeles community. Through leadership in the Elwha River restoration, the Tribe led the removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams, restoring salmon runs, improving water quality, and reconnecting the river from the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This transformational project has strengthened fishing, wildlife, tourism, recreation, and long-term environmental health across the entire region. The Tribe’s leadership was also on …READ MORE
February 2026 Newsletter
Read the February 2026 Newsletter Here (PDF) For the archived newsletters visit the following page: https://www.elwha.org/newsletters/
January 2026 Newsletter
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December 2025 Newsletter
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2025 LEKT HOLIDAY Assistance for LEKT Tribal Members
All local members to Port Angeles and Clallam County please complete the form at the attached link by 12/8/25. https://www.elwha.org/forms/2025-december-holiday-assistance-form/ You MUST have a signed note to pick up someone else’s check or have someone pickup your check, please complete that section of the form. Local Elders 60+: Elder’s Program will contact you about your check. Are you living outside of the LEKT Service area and have an ADDRESS Change? UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO: https://www.elwha.org/forms/tribal-member-change-of-contact-information/
Turkey Trot 2025
Please join us for a run, walk or waddle, let’s trot towards wellness – celebrating health, unity and gratitude – building healthy traditions. Wear your best turkey or fall themed attire Elder’s and mobility limitations: LOWER ELWHA GYM – 12:45pm-1:30pm Registration required by all participants! Please see recreation for forms or scan the QR for the online form or the following URL https://www.elwha.org/forms/turkey-trot-permissions-form/ Youth, Community & Staff Meet at the LEKT GYM. Let’s trot together for wellness and community! For more information please contact: Melaine Wheeler, 360-452-8471 ext. 7417 Turkey Trot 2025 (PDF)
Member Food Assistance
In response to the 2025 Federal Gov’t shut down and the impacts on essential resources, the LEKT Tribal Council, under the General Welfare Code, has authorized the issue of two $200 food assistance checks to LEKT tribal members ages 18+. PICK UP DETAILS LEKT Dining Hall Thurs. 11/6 2:00-6:00 Friday 11/7 9am-1pm LEKT Food Bank Tuesday 11/18 – 1:00 – 5:30 Out of town checks will be mailed on 11/6 & 11/17 *** You must have a note to pick up for someone else *** Scan the QR code to access the online form or from this URL: https://www.elwha.org/forms/2025-food-assistance-check-pick-up-note/
