In light of the unprecedented public health emergency created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the LEKT Election Committee is making some changes to the 2020 Election in order to conduct all election activities as safely as possible while complying with Business Committee Resolution No. 42-20, the Stay Home Stay Healthy order that prohibits large public gatherings. We will be doing our very best to maintain as closely as possible the schedule of events already announced in the 2020 Election Rules and Regulations, while still accommodating the health and safety of our tribal members. In the near future, we will send out …READ MORE
Announcements
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order Extended Until May 4th
Stay Home—Stay Healthy Order Extended in Response to the Threat of Corona Virus Disease COVID-19 RESOLUTION No. 43-20 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 of …READ MORE
Stay Home and Stay Healthy Order to the Lower Elwha Klallam Community
Dear Lower Elwha Klallam Community, The Business Committee of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe understands the importance of the Tribe’s response to the pandemic disease known as COVID-19. The members of the Business Committee understand and respect those who have feelings of uncertainty and fear during this unprecedented time. Together we assure you that we are here for you and our commitment to community well-being has never wavered. This worldwide pandemic has seriously affected our Tribe in recent months. It has quickly encompassed every aspect of our lives, including Tribal Government functions and services, the operation and profitability of our …READ MORE
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order in Response to the Threat of Corona Virus Disease COVID-19
RESOLUTION No. 42-20 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 of the Tribe, and is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, education, welfare, social and economic …READ MORE
3/21/20 2pm- LEKT COVID-19 Community Update
Today we learned that a female Clallam County resident in her 40s with close ties to the Lower Elwha Reservation community tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been told to self-quarantine at home and to contact her primary care physician with any concerns. The Tribe is working closely with the Clallam County Health Department to identify her contacts and safeguard the Lower Elwha Tribal Community. This is not an entirely unexpected development but it certainly hits closer to home when it is someone who has interaction with our community. Varying emotional responses to this news are understandable, and all …READ MORE
Washington State Department of Health Recommendations to Case Positive and Exposed Scenarios
COVID-19 – Case Positive Scenarios 3.15.2020 (PDF) COVID-19 – Exposed Scenario 3.17.202 (PDF) What to do if you have confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Updated March 15, 2020 If you are sick and have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or suspected to have COVID-19 because you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. Symptoms of COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you have been exposed to someone with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 and are …READ MORE
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020 with the exception of the following: Social Services: Food Bank will open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. TANF and GA: services will be open on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm. Elders: Food services as needed. Health Clinic and Klallam Counseling: will remain open. Lower Elwha Food and Fuel: will remain open. Cedar Box Smoke Shop: will remain open. Food Truck: will remain open. All critical business is being taken care of. This closure is not to induce fear, it is to ensure we are doing our part to prevent …READ MORE
Justice Center – COVID-19 Administrative Order 3-18-2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Pursuant to the “Emergency Response to the COVID 19 Corona Virus issued by LEKT Executive Director Tonya Greene on March 16 , 2020, the Lower Elwha Tribal Court is currently subject to limited closure” and “telephonic hearings only. ” Until further order of the Court, the following shall govern Court operations . Justice Center During the COVID—19 emergency, the Justice Center, 341 Spokwes Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363, is open from 8: 00 a.m. to noon . The LEPD Receptionist is at the reception desk during those hours (360-452-6759, ext. 2920) . Otherwise, there is a sign at …READ MORE
Lower Elwha Dental Clinic COVID-19 Outbreak Response
As of 1:00 PM 3/18/20, the Lower Elwha Dental Clinic will limit all services to essential, emergency services only. We will maintain this policy in response to the COVID-19 outbreak until 3/31/20. Prior to 3/31 we will re-evaluate the situation and extend the duration of emergency only care if needed. This decision comes at the advisement of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association who released statements on 3/16 and 3/17 recommending postponing all elective, non-essential dental procedures. When patients call the health center to reach the dental clinic, they will get a message explaining the current …READ MORE
LEKT Tribal Emergency Response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
(Please reference the previous announcement from LEKT Council Chairwoman Frances G. Charles – Public Health Emergency Declaration due to COVID-19 Threat – https://www.elwha.org/2020/03/public-health-emergency-declaration-due-to-threat-of-the-corona-virus-covid-19 ) TRIBAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Closed to the public: Elwha River Casino Heritage Center Carnegie Hall Elwha Shuttle/Transit Recreation Department Education Department Library Department/Computer Lab Language/Culture Department Archaeological/Cultural Resources Limited Closure: Social Services Tribal Courts Open to Public: Health Department: Clinic Dental KCS Mental Health Law and Order Emergency Management C-Store: Food & Fuel Cedar Box Food Truck Working but closed to public: Business Council Executive Offices Executive Director Tribal Operations Officer Executive Admin Assistant Chief …READ MORE