Covid Vaccine Clinic
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, March 20, 9am-3pm
Only for Cowlitz Tribal Members and their households
Announcements
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, March 20, 9am-3pm
Only for Cowlitz Tribal Members and their households
Cowlitz Coast Salish Virtual Language Weekend March 20-21
Cowlitz Coast Salish Language Weekend
Join the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Language Conservancy for the Cowlitz Coast Salish Virtual Language Weekend March 20-21!
Mail-in-balloting is approved
Cowlitz Tribal Member
Constitution Amendment: Continue Voting by Mail
Cowlitz constitutional amendment allowing mail-in-balloting is approved!
Celebrating Federal Recognition (Acknowledgement) Day 2021
VIDEO: Federal Recognition with Tanna Engdahl
VIDEO:
Federal Recognition
Tanna Engdahl
Tanna Engdahl shares insight on the process of gaining Tribal Federal Recognition and how the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's struggle and ultimate triumph on February 14, 2000 brought us to celebrating this special day.
Celebrating Federal Recognition (Acknowledgement) Day 2021
Chairman Harju’s statement celebrating Federal Recognition (Acknowledgement) Day:
This Sunday, February 14, 2021 we will once again have the opportunity to celebrate our Federal Recognition (Acknowledgment) and reflect on how we have reached this important point in our history.
Submit Your News to Yooyoolah Newspaper
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Newspaper Editorial Team: WELCOMES YOUR NEWS SUBMISSIONS
*Attention All* Cowlitz Indian Tribal Members, Clients & Staff
Deadline for upcoming Newspaper: Monday, April 5th, 2021
EMAIL US YOUR SUBMISSIONS: click here please follow the guidelines listed for your submissions
*Attention All* Cowlitz Indian Tribal Members, Clients & Staff
Deadline for upcoming Newspaper: Monday, April 5th, 2021
EMAIL US YOUR SUBMISSIONS: click here please follow the guidelines listed for your submissions
Vaccine Clinic
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, February 20, 9am-3pm
Only for Cowlitz Tribal Members and their households
Jan. 9th, 2021 Cowlitz Tribal Council Recap!
WATCH: January 9th, 2021 Cowlitz Tribal Council Recap!
In our continuing effort to improve communications between the Cowlitz Tribal Council and our tribal members, we are happy to announce our fourth video recap of a Tribal Council meeting. Please click on the link provided and login to the Tribal Member Only Video Portal to view the January 2021 Tribal Council Video Recap!
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Tribal Members - Constitution Amendment
Cowlitz Tribal Member
Constitution Amendment: Continue Voting by Mail
Tribal Members should receive a ballot in the mail to vote on: Continue Voting by Mail. Vote TODAY!
Ballots must be received by FEBRUARY 19th, 2021 to be counted.
RFP: Flooring Upgrades at St. Mary’s Mission Cowlitz Indian Tribe Housing Complex
Request for Proposal (RFP)
for
Flooring Upgrades at St. Mary’s Mission Cowlitz Indian Tribe Housing Complex
Proposals Due Date: 3:00 P.M. PST, March 1st, 2021
December 5, 2020 Cowlitz Tribal Council Recap!
WATCH: December 5, 2020 Cowlitz Tribal Council Recap!
In our continuing effort to improve communications between the Cowlitz Tribal Council and our tribal members, we are happy to announce our third video recap of a Tribal Council meeting. Please click on the link provided and login to the Tribal Member Only Video Portal to view the December Tribal Council Video Recap!
Use your Vimeo username and password you created for the Video Portal to login.
COVID-19 Vaccines Clinic Updates
COVID-19 Vaccine & Clinic Updates
Click here to find out the most up-to-date information and news from our Clinic
Hotline: (360) 353-9998 or Click here to Message Us
TOTAL VACCINES ADMINISTERED as of 2/26/2021: 2,546
Tribal Wildlife Grant to Inventory Beaver Habitat
For Immediate Release: Cowlitz Indian Tribe secures Tribal Wildlife Grant to Inventory Beaver Habitat
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe intends to inventory existing beaver habitat in Southwest Washington on private and public timber lands. The footprint of the project is within the aboriginal lands of the Tribe.
VIDEO: Solstice Prayer with Tanna Engdahl
VIDEO:
Winter Solstice Prayer
Tanna Engdahl
Our hands go up to Tanna Engdahl. Thank you for sharing this prayer and reminder that winter solstice can be a time to restore ourselves and each other. Stay safe, take care and be good to each other.
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Extended Through March 31st, 2021
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Extended
Projected to run through March 31st, 2021-subject to available funding.
Columbia River conference highlights importance of Indigenous perspective in conservation
Columbia River conference highlights importance of Indigenous perspective in conservation
Dec. 11th | Chairman Harju - State of the Tribe
CHAIRMAN'S STATE OF THE TRIBE
Philip Harju, Chairman & COO
Update to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Friday, December 11th, 2020
Chairman Harju - STATE OF THE TRIBE for Cowlitz Tribal Members.
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Announcing Positive Indian Parenting
Want to learn culturally-based parenting skills?
Care for a child age 0-12 years old?
Cowlitz Indian Child Welfare is offering Positive Indian Parenting sessions!
ilani Continued Operations Update
A message from Chairman Harju:
Cowlitz Tribal members, and ilani staff and patrons,
As the State of Washington works to face growing challenges presented by COVID-19, the health, safety, and stability of the Cowlitz people remains our number one priority. Because of this, Cowlitz Tribe has made the decision to keep ilani Resort open...
Update on Elders returning to their homes at St. Mary’s
A MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN
Philip Harju, Chairman & COO
of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Updates on Elders returning to
their homes at St. Mary’s
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
The mold inspection is complete, remediation work continues on the 3rd floor and basement of D-wing. All of the Elder’s homes at Cowlitz Village have undergone a deep cleaning.
Nov. 4th | Chairman Harju Shares Important Updates
CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE
Philip Harju, Chairman & COO
Update to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
Chairman Harju shares important updates for Cowlitz Tribal Members
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Tuesday, Nov. 3rd,2020 | PSA
PSA
Philip Harju, Chairman
PSA to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
It is very important to us that the virtual General Council meeting is run as effectively as possible. We have been looking for an outside source to help us meet the needs of this large and unique virtual meeting. After many unsuccessful attempts, we believe we found a company take can help host the meeting.
Nathan Reynolds resigns as Director of Cultural Resources
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Ridgefield, WA
October 27th, 2020
Nathan Reynolds resigns as Director of Cultural Resources with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced today that Nathan Reynolds officially submitted his resignation as Director of Cultural Resources for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, effective December 31, 2020.
Emergency Notice Update 10/22/2020
Emergency Notice update: 10-22-2020
As we continue testing and begin remediation relating to mold issues at St. Mary’s and the Cowlitz Village, all facilities will be closed to everyone except essential employees, residents and contractors.
As of Monday, 10/19, all employees and residents have been temporarily relocated in order to allow for unencumbered remediation and remodel construction while protecting all staff and residents during this process.
Once residents begin to return to the Cowlitz Village, guests of residents will be allowed access but need to be aware of closed areas and alternate entrances and exits.
St. Mary's Update
St. Mary's Update: 10-22-2020
Last week the Tribe has had air quality and mold testing done in all unoccupied spaces of the St. Mary’s facility. Preliminary results have been released (very large and complex reports).
We are following up with the testing company to get clarity on the testing results and identify areas that will require further testing and possibly remediation.