A historical photograph of sailing canoes in Fidalgo Bay.

Archives

The mission of the Samish Archives is to obtain and preserve records and artifacts relevant to Samish History and Culture.

The Archives Program maintains, preserves, and protects Samish collections according to professional and Samish Indian Nation standards. The Samish Archives contains significant historical information comprising a valuable resource that impacts nearly every Samish program and member. The community, tribal members, and students are able to conduct research in many areas: tribal history, genealogy, archaeology, and photographs.

The Archives Program accepts donations of documents, photographs, educational materials, audio records, archaeological artifacts, and other materials that relate to the history and culture of the Samish Indian Nation. Please contact the Archives Program if you have information pertaining to Samish history and culture, or if you would like to donate items. All materials considered for donation will be evaluated to determine eligibility for inclusion in the collections.

Chat & Craft


Chat & Craft

Dates: 04 – 04 Apr, 2023

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Book Club: Indians of the Pacific Northwest - Virtual


Book Club: Indians of the Pacific Northwest - Virtual

Dates: 06 – 06 Apr, 2023

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Blankets in Coast Salish Culture - Virtual


Blankets in Coast Salish Culture - Virtual

Dates: 11 – 11 Apr, 2023

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Blankets in Coast Salish Culture - Hybrid

Anacortes, Washington

Blankets in Coast Salish Culture - Hybrid

Dates: 15 – 15 Apr, 2023

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Loom Beaded Earring Class - Virtual


Loom Beaded Earring Class - Virtual

Dates: 25 – 25 Apr, 2023

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Samish Elders Virtual Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders Virtual Bingo Fun!

Dates: 28 – 28 Apr, 2023

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Loom Beaded Earrings Class - In-Person

Anacortes, WA

Loom Beaded Earrings Class - In-Person

Dates: 29 – 29 Apr, 2023

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Chat & Craft


Chat & Craft

Dates: 02 – 02 May, 2023

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Book Club: A Drum in One Hand, a Sockeye in the Other - Virtual


Book Club: A Drum in One Hand, a Sockeye in the Other - Virtual

Dates: 04 – 04 May, 2023

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Traditional Fishing Talk - Virtual


Traditional Fishing Talk - Virtual

Dates: 09 – 09 May, 2023

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Salmon Cooking Class - In-Person

Anacortes, WA

Salmon Cooking Class - In-Person

Dates: 13 – 13 May, 2023

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Drum Making (Adult & Kid Size) Class - Virtual


Drum Making (Adult & Kid Size) Class - Virtual

Dates: 23 – 23 May, 2023

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Drum Making (Adult & Kid Size) Class - In-Person


Drum Making (Adult & Kid Size) Class - In-Person

Dates: 27 – 27 May, 2023

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Chat & Craft


Chat & Craft

Dates: 30 – 30 May, 2023

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Book Club: Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Virtual


Book Club: Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Virtual

Dates: 01 – 01 Jun, 2023

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Self-Guided Homelands Tour - Virtual


Self-Guided Homelands Tour - Virtual

Dates: 06 – 06 Jun, 2023

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Canoe Journey Talk - Hybrid

ANACORTES, WA

Canoe Journey Talk - Hybrid

Dates: 10 – 10 Jun, 2023

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Samish Elders Virtual Summer Gathering


Samish Elders Virtual Summer Gathering

Dates: 16 – 16 Jun, 2023

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Annual Elders Luncheon


Annual Elders Luncheon

Dates: 23 – 23 Jun, 2023

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