Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s Phased Approach The Tribe has established the below COVID-19 phased approach to opening government offices and modifying physical distancing measures. The Tribe will work concurrently with Clallam County phased approach to ensure the health of the community remains protected and may adjust the below plan as necessary. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 High Risk Populations Continue to stay home, stay healthy Continue to stay home, stay healthy Continue to stay home, stay healthy Resume public interactions, with physical distancing Recreation -Some outdoor recreation -Outdoor recreation involving fewer than 5 people outside …READ MORE
Announcements
Public Health Order Reopen and Stay Healthy
Public Health Order Reopen and Stay Healthy in Response to the Threat of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Resolution No. 64-20 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 and duly elected representative body …READ MORE
Free Food Distribution
Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue, in partnership with the Port Angeles Food Bank, Port Angeles Fire Department, Clallam County Emergency Management, and Port Angeles School District will be distributing free non-perishable food boxes starting on Saturday June 6th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until supplies run out) at two of our fire stations. These food distributions will continue every Saturday through the end of August, excluding July 4th. Distribution Sites: Fire Station 22- 700 Power Plant Road, on the west side of the Fire District, and; Fire Station 25- 22 Prospect Place, off of Deer Park Road on the …READ MORE
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Extended Thru June 15th
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order Extended in Response to the Threat of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Resolution No. 61-20 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 and duly erected representative body of the …READ MORE
LEKT Member Contact Sheet & Info
5/21/2020 The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has been awarded funding under section 601 (a) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). On May 20, 2020, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Council approved an economic support program under the Tribe’s General Welfare Code and under the allowable allocation of funds guideline from the U.S. Treasury Department, the provision of economic support in connection with the COVID-19 public health emergency. In doing so, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has decided to disburse a portion of its CARES Act …READ MORE
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order Extended Thru June 1st
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order Extended in Response to the Threat of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Resolution No. 54-20 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 and duly erected representative body of the …READ MORE
Elwha COVID-19 Testing Survey
The Lower Elwha Health Clinic is interested in learning more about the community’s involvement with COVID testing. We have created a short anonymous online survey to help gather your input. This survey is 5-8 questions long (depending on what your answers are) and takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. The information we learn for this survey will help us better serve you with COVID-19 testing and antibody testing. Your participation is greatly appreciated and your feedback is highly valued and helps inform how we do things. Please click on the link below to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FMWGQ9R
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order Extended Until May 18th
Stay Home—Stay Healthy Order Extended in Response to the Threat of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Resolution No. 52-20 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 and duly erected representative body of the …READ MORE
LEHA Free Dump for May 6th
It’s that time of the year! The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Lower Elwha Housing Authority are offering The Annual Free Dump To Tribal members Beginning Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (Until funds run out) Must show your (current) tribal enrollment ID card or your hunting/fishing ID or spouse card No BOATS, TRAILERS OR MOTORS (of any kind) Refrigerators (Must take doors off), Stoves, Washers, Dryers and Tires are OK Residential garbage only– Tribal Departments must pay out of their own budget Time to Spring Clean! May 6th 2020 Free Dump (PDF)
Business Committee Election – 5/2/2020
Saturday May 2nd, 2020 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Drive-Thru polling will be available but Mail-In Ballots Strongly Encouraged The LEKT Election Committee is recommending and requesting that as many voters as possible utilize their mail-in ballots to cast their votes in both 2020 Elections (General and Chair). Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, mailing in your ballot is by far the safest way to vote. It decreases risk for yourself and for committee members to limit in-person contact during the election process. Election packets mailed to registered voters will include a mail-in ballot. For both 2020 LEKT elections, a …READ MORE