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Free COVID Rapid Home Kits now available in all States

by Samuel Shinn | Jan 20, 2022

Good news! The website for ordering your FREE COVID home test kits, which are available to all US households, is now open.

Go to https://www.covidtests.gov/ to get to the website or call toll-free: 800-232-0233.

The website is quite easy to use. After you arrive at the site, just click the big blue button that says Order Free At-Home Tests and fill in your address to order four rapid antigen test kits for your household. They will be delivered directly to your mailbox via the United States Postal Service.

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Treaty Day Talk (Summit Park campus + online)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Summit Park or online to learn about the history and significance of signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott.

Dates: 22 – 22 Jan, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 29 – 29 Jan, 2026

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders are invited to Bingo Fun!

Dates: 30 – 30 Jan, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 12 – 12 Feb, 2026

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Dentalium Earrings Class (online)


Make a pair of dentalium earrings and learn about the cultural importance of dentalium shells.

Dates: 17 – 17 Feb, 2026

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Earthquake/Tsunami Preparedness


Informative session on emergency preparedness.

Dates: 19 – 19 Feb, 2026

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Dentalium Earrings Class (Summit Park campus)

Anacortes, Washington

Make a pair of dentalium earrings and learn about the cultural importance of dentalium shells.

Dates: 21 – 21 Feb, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 26 – 26 Feb, 2026

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Samish in the Historical Record (Fidalgo Bay Resort + online)

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Join us for a public history talk tracing the history of the Samish Indian Nation, presented by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 03 – 03 Mar, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

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Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 12 – 12 Mar, 2026

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Weaving Retreat (Samish Island)


Get away to Samish Island for a weekend of 2-day wool and cedar weaving projects, along with language classes and games.

Dates: 20 – 22 Mar, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 26 – 26 Mar, 2026

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Spring Gathering


Join us for an afternoon of good conversation, culture talk and bingo.

Dates: 27 – 27 Mar, 2026

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2026 Samish Youthfest

Anacortes, WA

Our annual Samish Youthfest is returning in 2026.

Dates: 04 – 04 Apr, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 09 – 09 Apr, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

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Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 23 – 23 Apr, 2026

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Mental Health Fair

Anacortes, WA

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Dates: 02 – 02 May, 2026

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Thrive & Connect & Samish Play Day

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Join us for our Annual Health Fair & Samish Play Day - a celebration of wellness and community! Discover helpful tools and resources to support your health and enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors where kids can laugh, play, and explore.

Dates: 08 – 08 Aug, 2026

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Samish Halloween Party

Anacortes, WA

Join us for our Annual Halloween Party - a spook-tacular day of fun, treats, and community!

Dates: 24 – 24 Oct, 2026

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