The Summer Youth Program is accepting applications. Opening: June 12, 2024 Closing: June 26, 2024 Ages: 14 – 18 years of age Who: Tribally enrolled and 1st generation Elwha descendants Required for applications: Tribal ID Secondary ID Completed Application Must pass pre-employment UA (no THC for minors) Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the HR office. Be prepared with your pieces of ID. For any questions, please call HR at 360.452.8471 2024 Summer Youth Application Opening Announcement June 2024 (PDF)
Announcements
LIHEAP Public Comment FY25
Review & Comment on: LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) Have your voice heard! Public Comment Period Ends 7/31/24 Review forms are available at Social Services or complete the survey through Smartsheet. The link is available at: https://www.elwha.org/departments/social-services/low-income-household-assistance-programs/ The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Human Services Department is seeking input from Tribal households and individuals we serve regarding this year’s draft LIHEAP Model Plan. Public Comment per Section 2605 (b)(12) of the LIHEAP Statute LEKT Social Services 3080 Lower Elwha Rd 360.565.7257 LIHEAP Public Comment FY25 (PDF)
Notice of Summer Medical Travel Program Funds
This letter is to notify the Lower Elwha Tribal Community who utilize the PRC (formerly CHS) Travel Program that the summer tourist season is upon us. It happens earlier and earlier each year. We have been notified by the hotels that we utilize in the greater Seattle metro, and Silverdale/Bremerton areas that beginning April 1, 2024, these businesses will be implementing the first stages of “summer rate” changes, meaning the rates for popular tourist areas are expected to raise 3 to 4 times higher during this time and will range from $400-$750 per night. Hotels in these areas are booked well …READ MORE
May 2024 Newsletter
Read the May 2024 Newsletter Here (PDF)
Fence Weir Volunteers Needed
Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help install fence weirs from 9:30AM – 2:30PM on the following days: April 22nd – Deep Creek April 23rd – West Twin April 24th – East Twin April 25th – Salt Creek Transportation and gear provided. RSVP for one or more days by contacting chelsea.behymer@elwha.org or (360) 457-4012 Ext. 7499
New LEKT Covid-19 Respiratory Guiance
To review the new LEKT COVID-19 Respiratory Guidance please visit the COVID-19 Info page at: https://www.elwha.org/covid
PRC/CHS Members Medication Process Update
PRC/CHS Eligible Members Medication Process Update Due to 3rd Party Biller Being Down Nation Wide: The third-party biller, UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare, is still down with the hacking that happened February21, 2024 with no resolution in site. The Process: Temporary Accommodation’s by the PRC/CHS Coordinator PRC/CHS eligible members needing their medication paid for call: 360.797.3156 * (leave a message if no answer and a call back will be received) Make sure you have time to work with the PRC/CHS Times may vary The PRC/CHS Coordinator is available twice a day at 11 and 2 to travel to Port Angeles pharmacies …READ MORE
March 2024 Newsletter
Read the March 2024 Newsletter Here (PDF) View all previous newsletters on the Newsletters page: https://www.elwha.org/newsletters
USFWS Fisheries Tribal Internship
Fisheries WaterCorp Tribal Internship opportunity with US Fish and Wildlife Service for registered tribal members ages 18-34 who are interested in Natural Resource Conservation Science! Duties: Biological field sampling, lab, and fish hatchery support Workstation: Lacey, WA Duration: 6 months, likely starting in early June of 2024 Benefits Include: • $600 per week living stipend and AmeriCorps status and benefits • $3,247 education award, student loan forbearance, etc. • Career building experience and professional development training Minimum Qualifications: Registered Tribal Member Age 18-34 High School Diploma or GED A strong interest in Natural Resource Conservation Science For more information and …READ MORE
Summer Produce Boxes Survey
LEKT USDA Food Program 2024 Summer Produce Survey Local LEKT community members (including gov’t enterprise and casino staff), we are building the summer produce order for the community and need your input on what type of food you would be interested in. Please take two minutes to complete the online survey and provide input on summer produce boxes. This survey will be open through Feb 28th. We are also working on sourcing local beef, pork, seafood, dairy, buffalo, berries, and traditional foods to distribute through the food bank. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9PXNY5Y A paper copy of this survey can be found at the tribal …READ MORE