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Samish Library

Summer 2020

Nov 4, 2021, 10:25 by Cheryl Chatt, Samish Library Assistant

Hello everyone and welcome to Samish Indian Nation Library! My name is Cheryl Chatt and I am your new Library Assistant. 

Our hands go up to Jan Flagg, who has built this amazing and beautiful library collection and we are looking forward to sharing it with you.

We will be spotlighting titles and areas of interest in the newsletter to bring you up to date on what the library has to offer. 

Samish Indian Nation Library has a wide selection of books and a few DVDs that are available for check out. The library collection itself is primarily nonfiction and topics cover a wide range of Native American history, culture, art, plants as medicines, spirituality and other topics pertaining to native culture and tribes across the United States. While the library office is currently closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I am in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.  We are arranging with patrons individually for book check out. I am happy to assist patrons with finding the book or topic that they are interested in. 

Our book recommendation in this issue is Tulalip: From My Heart by Harriette Shelton Dover. Harriette was the daughter of Ruth Sehome Shelton, of Samish lineage, and Chief William Shelton, a noted Tulalip leader and carver. Born in 1904, Harriette recounts some fascinating history of her memories of growing up on the Tulalip reservation, her experiences attending the Tulalip Indian Boarding School, and her memories of elders coming to her home as a child and talking about being present at the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott.

This autobiographical account was the result of a collaboration with anthropologist Darlene Fitzpatrick, who recorded Ms. Dover’s memories over a ten-year period.

Again, welcome to the library, and I look forward to serving you! 

Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Financial Workshop


Samish Elders will learn practical financial information and tools.

Dates: 09 – 09 Oct, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 09 – 09 Oct, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders are invited to Bingo Fun!

Dates: 10 – 10 Oct, 2025

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Shawl Making Class (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn to fringe a traditional shawl, taught by Trish Breckenridge.

Dates: 14 – 14 Oct, 2025

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Fabric Block Printing Class (Summit Park)

Anacortes, WA

Carve a custom stamp design and learn to block print fabric, taught by Rose Pond.

Dates: 18 – 18 Oct, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Food and Medical Savings Assistance Programs


Elders will learn about eligibility for additional food and medical benefits and savings.

Dates: 20 – 20 Oct, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 23 – 23 Oct, 2025

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Samish Halloween Party

Anacortes, WA

Get ready for a spooky good time at our Samish Halloween Party—a fun-filled celebration for the whole family!

Dates: 25 – 25 Oct, 2025

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Harvest Fest (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Harvest Fest at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 01 – 01 Nov, 2025

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Putting Away the Paddles (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Join Samish Canoe Family at Fidalgo Bay Resort to celebrate the end of our 2025 season!

Dates: 01 – 01 Nov, 2025

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Cedar Reindeer Ornaments Class (online)

Anacortes, WA

Weave a reindeer Christmas ornament from cedar bark, taught by Pat Dunn.

Dates: 05 – 05 Nov, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 06 – 06 Nov, 2025

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Medicare Open Enrollment


Informative session to help you navigate Medicare options.

Dates: 13 – 13 Nov, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 20 – 20 Nov, 2025

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Christmas Party (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Christmas Party at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 06 – 06 Dec, 2025

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Winter Traditions Talk (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn about Samish winter traditions, taught by Trish Breckenridge.

Dates: 10 – 10 Dec, 2025

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Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Save the date for the annual Virtual Samish Christmas Party.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming.

Dates: 18 – 18 Dec, 2025

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