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Announcements
COVID Vaccine Promotion Checks and Freezers Updates
Checks The checks are being processed in finance and should be mailed out tomorrow or Friday. The Tribal Center was closed two days this week (Monday 6/28-6/29), which has delayed things a little. Please be patient and rest assured that they will arrive in the mail shortly. The checks are being sent to the address that was listed on the completed forms, and are not available for pick up. Forms that were completed after 11 am yesterday (6/29) will be included in next week’s batch and will be mailed out next week. The process will continue the pattern of cut …READ MORE
Public Health Order to Reopen the Tribe to Phase 3.5
On 6/29/2021 the Business Committee passed resolution 80-21 which moves the Tribe into Phase 3.5 Summary of changes include: Remove mask requirement for vaccinated staff (exceptions for staff of the Health Department, and those that work with populations not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine (children), HOL, some social services staff) and guests/visitors/customers. Unlimited number of individuals in groups allowed outdoors Groups up to 40 individuals allowed indoors Casino remain at 75% capacity To help preserve and maintain life, health, property or the public peace, until the population has received the vaccine, effective treatment or herd immunity, it is crucial to maintain some …READ MORE
LEKT June 28th Office Closures
Due to excessive heat/weather conditions Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s administrative offices, Health/Dental Clinic, Klallam Counseling Services, and Children’s House of Learning will be closed on Monday, June 28th, 2021. Lower Elwha Food & Fuel, the Cedar Box, and Elwha Peaks will remain open for business.
LEKT American Rescue Plan Act Distribution
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by the President. Section 9901 of ARPA amended Title VI of the Social Security Act (the Act) to add section 602, which establishes the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, and section 603, which establishes the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (together, the Fiscal Recovery Funds). The four categories of eligible uses: To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; To respond to workers …READ MORE
Adult LEKT COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Program
ADULT Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Program $400.00 Vaccine Promotion check You must be FULLY vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate. Fully vaccinated means you’ve had 2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You must submit documentation (copy of COVID-19 vaccination card) to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine promotion program. You must be age 18+ and a member of the Lower Elwha community. (See criteria below) COVID-19 fully vaccinated Enrolled Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Members COVID-19 fully vaccinated Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe employees COVID-19 fully vaccinated first …READ MORE
Introducing the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has been funded by the Department of Treasury to assist those who have been unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to the pandemic. Below is information about eligibility and where you can locate an application. To sign up or register for the ERA program you first must be eligible, to qualify for the program participants must meet both (#1 & 2) of the following two criteria: Pay rent toward a rental agreement Have a household income below 80% area median income AND one of the following criteria: Have qualified for unemployment benefits (since March …READ MORE
June 2021 Newsletter
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Freezer Update!
The freezers are coming, I promise they are, it’s still a thing that is happening. But, the hopeful early arrival is more realistically throughout the month of June. Here is what we know so far, as I learn more I will provide updates: Small Chest freezers: 24 should arrive the week of June 8th, and delivery/install will be coordinated through the vendor. Large Chest freezers: Currently in production, with a future shipment date. Large Upright freezers: 10 are on-site with the vendor, delivery will be coordinated the week of June 8th (same time as small chest). The remainder (3 semi-trucks …READ MORE
April 2021 Newsletter
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