Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman:
Bill Iyall Announces Plan to Retire as General Council Chair and C.O.O.
"Greetings. It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing I will retire from my position as General Council Chairman and COO, after serving 13 years in that capacity. The COVID-19...
Thursday, August 6th, 2020
WATCH: Statement from Phil Harju, future Chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe
We will be live streaming the Cowlitz Tribal Council Meeting online Saturday August 1st, 2020 from 9am - 7pm pst. If you have already created your Vimeo account you can sign in below.
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The Cowlitz Indian Tribe Department of Emergency Management has received a limited supply of youth size face masks for Cowlitz Tribal member distribution.
These masks are very small and are intended for use by children up to approximately 10 years old.
2020 SKLOUTWOUT FAMILY REUNION
Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at 11 am
. . . CANCELLED. . .
"Skloutwout" is the Indian name of our Cowlitz ancestor,
also known as Lucy Weiser or Lucy Gerand/Garrand
Chairman’s PSA June 15, 2020
COVID Emergency Response Program for Tribal Members
Kla-how-ya!
Greetings to all of you and I hope you're doing well. This is Bill Iyall, Chairman of the Cowlitz tribe. On June 12, 2020, Tribal Council approved the 2020 essential needs COVID Emergency Response Program for tribal members...
Last Updated: 6/6/20
Mount Rainier National Park Announces Expansion of Public Access, News Release, 6/6/20
Limited services will be available, including restrooms and trailheads throughout. Access is now available near the White River and Ohanapecosh campgrounds for hiking and picnicking.
6th Annual Elders Fishing Trip
Senior Nutrition in partnership with the Natural Resources Department is proud to offer the 6th annual elders fishing trip!
Who can sign up? Any Cowlitz Elder can sign up for this trip!
Where: Final details on launch times and dates will be provided by Deb Mizner
New Relief Funds for Cowlitz tribal members
Monday, June 8th, 2020
On Saturday June 6, Tribal Council approved a COVID-19 general welfare relief payment for all enrolled Cowlitz tribal members. This one-time payment has been determined a necessary expenditure related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Cowlitz Tribe Call for Social Justice
William Iyall, Chairman and COO
Friday, June 5th, 2020
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has fought for generations to uplift our people and overcome the evils of discrimination. Today, we stand in unity with all people who face racism.
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Natural Resources Department is soliciting bids to construct the Cispus-Yellowjacket Phases 1-2 project
Sealed bids are due at 2:00 p.m. June 10, 2020
The site is located on public land south of Randle, WA, and may be visited at will by prospective bidders. The anticipated work window for this project is July 15-September 15. Considering the late date of this solicitation and ongoing uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tribe will strongly consider a time extension based on satisfactory progress during summer 2020.
VIDEO PSA
William Iyall, Chairman and COO
PSA to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Friday, May 29th, 2020
Cowlitz Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall sat down this week to speak about the hard work the tribe is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ilani Opens
Thursday, May 28th @ Noon
The health and safety of ilani team members and guests remains a top priority.
As the coronavirus pandemic has progressed, the Cowlitz Tribe has monitored activity and the latest guidance from the CDC and state health authorities to develop a reopening plan that would meet safety recommendations without significantly distracting from the guest experience.
Guests and staff can expect the following social distancing and other measures at ilani.
Casino Closures Devastating Tribal Economies
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OBP) with Think Out Lound interviews Chairman William Iyall
"Casino closures during the pandemic mean that many tribal governments are losing their main source of income. The Cowlitz tribe, with its ilani casino, is no exception. We talk with Cowlitz Tribal Chairman William Iyall about how the Cowlitz tribe is handling the economic blow and other effects of the pandemic."
PRESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 30th, 2020
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Provides Powerful Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
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Statement by
William Iyall, Chairman and COO
PSA to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020
PSA from Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman Bill Iyall.
With Washington schools closed for the remainder of the school year, there are likely increasing questions related to child care. This organization may provide childcare direction or assistance for essential workers.
As of March 23, 2020, Cowlitz Tribe Transit Service (CTTS) is providing food bank, grocery delivery, and prescription drop-off/pickup service to HOMEBOUND individuals. living within our service area of South Lewis and Cowlitz Counties up to 20 miles off Interstate 5. This service is TEMPORARY and...