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 …READ MORE
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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: …READ MORE
Public Health Emergency Declaration due to Threat of the Corona Virus COVID-19
As the Tribal Chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, I am enacting an Emergency Declaration in accordance with the inherent sovereign authority of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. By that authority, I am implementing the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (March 2013) and the assignment of responsibilities as outlined in the Emergency Management Plan. This …READ MORE
3/13/2020 LEKT COVID-19 Community Update
As of 5pm on 3/12/20 there were no confirmed cases in Clallam County of COVID-19. To get current information from LEKT about COVID-19 and its impacts, please call 360-452-8471 and press 9. Threat Level- Low (Cases Identified in Washington State) WE ARE HERE ON 3/12/2020 Appoint a Public Information Officer- Keri Ellis, appointed Investigate process to …READ MORE
3/10/2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update
As of 11 am this morning (3/10/2020) there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Clallam County. The School District Potlatch is postponed indefinitely for the health/safety of the community. Inter-Tribal Song and Dance Group has been cancelled for this month by Jamestown Risk to Individuals The people who are at higher risk and …READ MORE
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) LEKT Notice
On 3/2/2020, LEKT called together key individuals to strategize for potential coronavirus impact. There were 26 attendees from various LEKT departments. PURPOSE: Update departments on COVID-19 current status. Strategize LEKT service delivery. Identify a workgroup of LEKT professionals, solidifying preparation work in favor of reactionary efforts. LEKT SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Centers for Disease …READ MORE
2nd Annual Sobriety Jam
Please join us to celebrate recovery, eat some good food, sing and dance the night away as we honor those walking the Red Road. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM on February 1st, 2020 at the Lower Elwha Tribal Gym. Jam to follow dinner. Sponsored by: Healthy Transitions, 360.565.7257 and Klallam Counseling Services, 360.456.4432 Directions 2nd …READ MORE
2019 and Future Transportation Improvement Projects
2019 Transportation Improvement Projects. Eagle Bluff Path Stratton Road Transit Stop Transportation Improvement Plan – 2020-2023. Below you will find the transportation improvement projects planned for completion during the next four years. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated. If there are projects that you would like to see included, contact Marilyn Edgington 360-452-8471* 7444 or …READ MORE
January 2020 Upcoming Community Events
Shaker Church, Church Weekend (Veteran’s Ctr., 247 Ns’KIaIIam Dr.) January 17 & 18, Dinner at 5pm, shake to follow January 19, Sunday Service at 10am Shaker Church, Indian Taco Sale (161 Ns’Klallam Dr.) To order call 360-670-6780 January 21, from 11am to 3pm $10/taco, $3/frybread Delivery is available, payroll deductions available for LEKT employees …READ MORE
Lower Elwha Youth-Elder Crafts
Youth-Elder Crafts When: Thursday January 9th & 23rd, 2020 – 3:00 to 5:00 pm Where: Lower Elwha Tribal Center, Elders Lounge Come enjoy conversation, beading, other crafts, and refreshments in a relaxing gathering for youth and Elders. Bring your own project or begin a new one with supplies provided! Directions Youth-Elder Crafts (PDF) ———– This …READ MORE