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Announcements

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Three (3) Open Seats on the Enrollment Committee

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has three (3) open seats on the Enrollment Committee. Any Cowlitz member 18 years old or older, and a member in good standing, may apply. Time Commitment: One (1) meeting a month held in-person on the second Mond...
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One (1) Open Seat for The Audit Committee

There is one (1) General Council seat open on the Audit Committee. The audit committee facilitates audits of the Tribal departments and budgets throughout the year. Finance, audit, or business management experience encouraged. Time Commi...
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Save the Date: October 6-7, 2026 Area Wide Tribal Behavioral Health Conference

Save the Date: October 6–7, 2026 — Area Wide Tribal Behavioral Health Conference. Details, agenda, and sponsorship information will be posted here as they are finalized. Thriving Nations Behavioral Health ConferenceThriving Nations is a ...
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Two (2) Open Seat for Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority

Must be an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in good standing.The Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority (CTGA) is an agency of the Cowlitz Tribal Government, operating separately from other branches but accountable to the Cowlitz Eco...
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Three (3) Open Seats for the Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering Committee

Any Cowlitz Tribal Member 18 or older may apply.The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking individuals to fill three (3) open seats for the Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering Committee. They must have experience or an interest in hunting and fishi...
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Three (3) Open Seats for Cowlitz Tribal Foundation – Statewide Fund Board

Three (3) Open Seats for Cowlitz Tribal Foundation – Statewide Fund BoardAny Cowlitz Tribal Member 18 or older may apply.The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking dedicated individuals to fill three (3) open seats on our Statewide Fund Board, ...
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Three (3) Open Weavers Committee Seats

Any Tribal member 18 years old or older, and a Cowlitz member or Cowlitz descendant may apply. The Tribe has three (3) open seats for a 3-year term on our Weavers Committee! We ask that you are experienced in weaving cultural significant...
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Two (2) Open Indian Child Welfare Committee Seats

Tribal Council supports the purpose and goals of the Indian Child Welfare Act in eliminating child abuse and neglect by strengthening our families, Tribe, and the laws that protect them. Tribal Council wishes to delegate the ultimate dec...
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Three (3) Open Powwow Committee Seats

Any member 18 years old or older and a Tribal member in good standing may apply. Help the planning, set-up, and clean-up of Powwow! Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month and day before Powwow and day of Powwow; time serving completed once d...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services Announce Letter of Intent to Protect Behavioral Health Services

Image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2025Media Contact: Madison Hitchcock, Mhitchcock@cowlitz.orgCowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services Announce Letter of Int...
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3 Open Seats for the Land Working Group

Any member 18 years old or older and a member in good standing may apply. This group is charged with delivering to Tribal Council policies and procedures by October 1st, detailing how land acquisitions will take place using the Tribe’s l...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe to Partner with ODART for Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Simulating Catastrophic Earthquake Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025 Cowlitz Indian Tribe to Partner with ODART for Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Simulating Catastrophic Earthquake ResponseThe Cowlitz Indian Tribe Emergency Management is participating in a full-scale ex...
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(1) One Open Weavers Committee seat

Any member 18 years old or older and a member in good standing may apply.Attention all Cowlitz! We have one 2-year term seat open on our weavers committee. We ask that you are experienced in weaving cultural significant materials. Are ab...
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(2) GC Open Seats on the Audit Committee

There are 2 GC open seats on the audit committee.The audit committee facilitates audits of the tribal departments and budgets throughout the year.Time Commitment: Monthly meetings via TEAMS with some in-person throughout the year.Stipend...
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GUIDELINES FOR TOLL-FREE BRIDGE CROSSINGS

GUIDELINES FOR TOLL-FREE BRIDGE CROSSINGS We’re happy to share important information about crossing the Bridge of the Gods (Port of Cascade Locks) and the Port of Hood River without paying toll fees. Please follow the processes below to...
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2025 TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

2025 TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN & NATIONAL TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INVENTORY UPDATE DRAFT FINALCowlitz Indian TribeNorthwest Regional Office - Bureau of Indian AffairsQuestions and Comments: E...
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Washington Tribes Receive $15 Million Grant Award for EV Charging Infrastructure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Hitchcock, mhitchcock@cowlitz.org Washington Tribes Receive $15 Million Grant Award for EV Charging InfrastructureLONGVIEW, WA – The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is proud to announce the receipt of $...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust Complete Removal of Kwoneesum Dam In Washougal River Watershed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2024CONTACTCowlitz Indian Tribe: Taylor Bickford (taylorb@strategies360.com)Columbia Land Trust: David Cook (dcook@columbialandtrust.org)Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust Complete Removal of Kw...
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We want to remind all Veterans and Servicemembers that you are not alone. We are here for you.

We want to remind all Veterans and Servicemembers that you are not alone. We are here for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our doors are open, and our hearts are ready to listen. Sometim...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe Announces Return of Ancestral Lands Through 'Landback' Partnership with Capitol Land Trust

At Saturday’s General Council meeting, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced that a parcel of ancestral lands in Lewis County has been returned to the Tribe through a “Landback” partnership with Capitol Land Trust, a conservation non-profit...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe Introduces New Mobile Treatment Unit to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Western Washington

On Tuesday, October 24 the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and community leaders held a ceremony in Tukwila, WA to celebrate the introduction of a new life-saving mobile Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) van that will provide culturally appropria...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe Hosts Traditional Blessing of New Mobile Treatment Van

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Hosts Traditional Blessing of New Mobile Treatment Van Mobile Treatment Model Will Provide Culturally Appropriate Services Wherever Needed Kinswa-Gaiser: 'Cowlitz Partnership with Healthier Here will save lives' ...
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Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Language Conservancy Announce New Resources to Empower Salish Language Revitalization Efforts

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Language Conservancy Announce New Resources to Empower Salish Language Revitalization EffortsCollaboration Includes Release of Captivating Children's Books and Enhanced Online Dictionary for Cowlitz Coast Salish ...
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