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: 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.

Friday Oct. 16th, 2020
Tribal Elections Candidate Mailing Update

Good afternoon,
We would like to address some questions regarding the candidate mailing you should have or will be receiving.

Q: Who directed this mailing?
A: Orlando Moreno, Tribal Manager

Q: Why was this mailing generated?
A: The mailing was done to level the playing field and provide a broad reach for the candidates to state their platforms without a 500-word limitation.  Some candidates felt others had an unfair advantage due to access across social media platforms. Candidates were given equal opportunity

Our next edition will be the Spring 2021, and willl be published mid May.  We are currently accepting submissions for that edition now.  Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. us your submissions. To view or download the electronic version of the newspaper, click on the following link:  Cowlitz Tribal Newspaper.  Previous editions are also available by clicking on Tribal News on the main menu line.

Friday, October 9th, 2020

WATCH: October 3, 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 second 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 October Tribal Council Video Recap!

TRIBAL MEMBER ONLY PORTAL

Emergency Notice: 10-7-2020

We learned today (10/7) that the mold issue in the D wing is a potential bigger problem than first reported.  Myself, Orlando, Steve Kutz, Elizabeth Tail, Amanda Workman, Aaron Workman, Dean Reynolds, Deb Misner and Housing Staff met this evening with the D wing elders.  We are moving all 10 tenants out tomorrow morning.

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Extended
Projected to run through November 2020-subject to available funding. 

NEW COWLITZ TRIBAL MANAGER
Orlando Moreno
Cowlitz Indian Tribe 
Friday, October 2nd, 2020

(Video) Interview with the new Cowlitz Tribal Manager, Orlando Moreno.

Proposals Due Date: TBD

CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE
Philip Harju, Chairman & COO
Update to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe 
Monday, September 28th, 2020

Chairman Harju shares important updates for Cowlitz Tribal Members

Dont Get Caught, Without The Shot!

Longview Medical Clinic
October 23rd 9:00am-1:00pm
October 28th 1:00pm-4:00pm

Tukwila Clinic
September 29th 9:30am-4:30pm
October 7th 9:30am-4:30pm
October 15th 9:30am-4:30pm

Free Amazon Prime Account for Tribal Members:

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is excited to announce the partnership with Amazon Business to provide our Cowlitz Indian Tribal Members additional support and access to Amazon’s wide product selection. This includes AMAZING BENEFITS such as Free 1-2 Day Shipping, millions of more items compared to Amazon.com, higher discounts and access to COVID-19 Supplies.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached a tentative agreement with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe on an amendment to its Class III gaming compact. The proposed amendment includes new provisions that don’t exist in other tribes’ compacts.

On Saturday August 1^st Tribal Council authorized funds from the CARES Act funds to create three new programs that will provide additional funds to tribal members most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Wednesday, September  16th, 2020

WATCH: September 12, 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 the first 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 September Tribal Council Video Recap!

TRIBAL MEMBER ONLY PORTAL

Wildfire Smoke Safety 

Smoke from fires can be dangerous for everyone. Please look at this tips to protect your health and those around you.

To see the air quality in Washington, visit:
https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/map

MEMBER PSA
Philip Harju, Chairman & COO
PSA to Members of the
Cowlitz Indian Tribe 
Friday, September 4th, 2020

Chairman Harju shares important updates for Cowlitz Tribal Members

Instructions on creating your Vimeo Account for access to Cowlitz Tribal Videos.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use a mobile device when verifying your account information, it will cause errors and will not work. Go to a computer (laptop or desktop) when completing steps 1-5. After verification you can login to view the Cowlitz videos on a mobile device (see step 6).

The Cowlitz Canoe will be continuing the 2019/20 royalty until next year.

Opportunity for future Canoe Princess, Jr. Princess and Little Miss for 2021 and will be advertised on Facebook and the Cowlitz Tribal website..