Firework Stands & Temporary Food Establishments There have been updates to this policy: Eligible LEKT enrolled members may apply to set up a firework stand up to July 3, 2023. Eligible LEKT enrolled members may apply to set up a temporary food establishment in the same location (LEHC Log Yard). Please see the full updated policy here: Temporary Food Establishment Policy (PDF) Firework applicants may also fill out an electronic application at this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b287a71548fc4cf8a9ce90c31151e267 Temporary food establishment applicants may also fill out an electronic application at the link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/878b79c838a54066a2c2d5f0b4891c01
Category: Announcements
Request for Qualified Contractors – 2023 Canoe Journey Positions
2023 Canoe Journey limited term contract positions are open for immediate application and will remain open until July 5th 2023, apply with the link below: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fedcb64e1f88426c90f4ac252b53a731 Qualified contractors must be: 21 years or older pass a background check and drug screening have a current Washington State driver’s license meet the driver qualifications outlined in the LEKT Motor Vehicle Operation Policy must have a W9 on file with the LEKT finance office. ** Contractors MAY NOT transport their own children/dependents in an LEKT vehicle that they are driving, UNLESS the child/dependent is a puller.
Indigenous Wealth Day 6/27
Indigenous Wealth Day: A Journey to Financial Freedom Tuesday June 27th, 2023 – 12pm – 7pm Elwha Klallam Heritage Center | Port Angeles, WA All Olympic Peninsula Tribes are invited to attend. Need help with taxes? Bad credit or lack of credit history? Interested in home ownership? Overcoming incarceration & trying to navigate healthy living systems? Internet bill too high or need help with your phone or laptop? Lack of Retirement? Seeking small business loans? Attend this free resource fair to gain attention & support! Vendors include: NW Access Fund, WA Department of Financial Institutions, Federal Trade Commission, American Financial …READ MORE
Blackfish Trading Post Grand Opening
LEKT’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program’s new online store is NOW OPEN! www.BlackFishTradingPost.com This project allows Native Americans experiencing disabilities to gain valuable work experience while also allowing us to serve as a venue for our artists and artisans to showcase their work. Funding for this project by the Rehabilitation Services Administration at the US Department of Education. We feature LEKT branded logo gear, wholesale goods designed by Native American and First Nations tribal members, and beaded goods from local vendors. Learn more about TVR or how to sell your goods with us by visiting the site. Must purchase through the website. …READ MORE
Monitoring Smolts: It’s All Downstream From Here
Each spring, when the creeks and rivers begin to swell again, Steelhead and Coho parr (young salmon between the stages of fry and smolt) are preparing to migrate. This process is known as smoltification, which is characterized by the development of the shiny, silvery scales that will externally distinguish them as so-called ‘smolts’ but also involves other complex physiological changes, such as increased salinity tolerance and olfactory imprinting, which are critical to their success in the oceanic phase of their life cycle. And all hands are on deck at Natural Resources to support the Fisheries team in monitoring these juvenile …READ MORE
In Case You Missed It!
If you were not able to attend the Natural Resources hosted community dinner last month or didn’t get a chance to view all of the posters, you can download a PDF version of the posters highlighting current programs HERE:
Deadline for Applying for Fall 2023 School Soon Approaching!
Application deadline is June 30th. Applications can be found on the LEKT Higher Education page https://www.elwha.org/departments/education/ Also, this year is the first year that 1st generation LEKT descendants are eligible to apply for higher education assistance, (1st generation descendants must not be enrolled in another tribe and must complete and descendant enrollment paperwork with the LEKT enrollment office).
LEKT Retail Fireworks Application
The Business Committee is excited to offer this business opportunity to eligible LEKT Enrolled Members. Requires strict retail space specifications, cash deposits, and commitment to safety. Please review all associated documents for eligibility and requirements. Use the Smartsheet link to apply! Firework Eligibility & App 4.5.23 Fireworks- EXAMPLE ACCEPTABLE TENT LEKT Retail Fireworks Policy 2023 Apply here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b287a71548fc4cf8a9ce90c31151e267
May 2023 Newsletter
Read the May 2023 Newsletter Here (PDF)