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 LEKT Song & Dance Group (Tribal Center Dining Hall) Regular Practice, on Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, & 28th 4:30pm  Intertribal Klallam Practice Friday, January 31st in PGST Wisdom Warriors Core Classes begin (LEKT Housing Conf. Rm.) Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm, from January 15th thru February …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 event is co-sponsored by Lower Elwha Family Advocacy Program, Lower Elwha Elders Program, and Lower Elwha Tribal Opioid Response Initiative. For more info contact Beatriz Arakawa, 360.460.1745 or Leona McKinnon 360.406.1572  

LEKT CEDS Plan 2018-2022

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe 2018-2022 The vision of The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s 2018-2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is to provide leadership and opportunity for Tribal members to live a legacy of economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe was awarded funding through the Department of Commerce to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan for regional economic development.  The CEDS plan is designed to help us frame our current conditions in contrast to the regional economic conditions, analyze areas of strength, weakness, opportunity, or threat (the SWOT Analysis), …READ MORE

Back to School Wellness Fair

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Lower Elwha Tribal Gym 2851 Lower Elwha Road 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Back Packs & Back-to-School Supplies! Healthy Snack & Healthy Lunch Ideas! Hands-on Fun! Haircuts for Kids! Fun for All Ages! For more information, contact Aleilah P Lawson,360-912-1560, aleilah.lawson@elwha.org Sponsored by Lower Elwha Health Department, Education Department, Elwha River Casino, and Realty & Community Development Department Info & Directions

Online Survey – Elwha Community Climate Change

Calling all LEKT staff and tribal community! Take the LEKT climate change survey right here! The tribe is launching their climate change planning and we are looking for your input. This survey will take about 15 minutes of your time. To be eligible for a gift card, you must be a tribal member, 18 years of age, you must complete the survey and put your name on it. Click the following link to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEKT If you are a tribal member you can pick up your gift card in 3 ways In the Natural Resources building, 760 Stratton Rd. …READ MORE

Men’s Health Fair

When was the last time you went to the clinic for a Physical Exam? Is it time for your yearly exam, testing and screening? Men of all ages are encouraged to visit your Health Care Provider. At 50 years of age and older it is time to talk to your provider about prostate Health and Colon screening. Info, Booths, Snacks, Raffles and more!  Men’s Health Day Goals: Get your physical and get the facts.  Men’s cancer educ.  Colon cancer,  Heart disease,  Oral neck cancer,  Diabetes  Blood pressure  Nutrition  Exercise  And much …READ MORE

Community Conversation

Greetings, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Community Members, We are hosting a Community Conversation on Opioid Prevention and Treatment in the Lower Elwha Community on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Tribal Center Dining Hall. This gathering is the initial step for community engagement to explore solutions to the opioid crisis and offer tools for prevention. We will offer training on the use of Naloxone, the life-saving overdose reversal medication, and distribution of Naloxone kits to take home. Also available will be lock bags for safe storage of prescription medications. Information on local treatment options …READ MORE