Samish Language Program

Language directly connects Samish citizens to their families, cultural concepts, history, and place in an authentic and timeless way.

Mission & Goals

The mission of the Xws7ámeshqen Program is to revitalize and sustain the worldview that connects us to our land, our ancestors, and our unique identity as Samish people by developing a cadre of young language revitalization professionals who will serve as staff for the future expansion of the language program.

2025 Department Update

After several years hiatus, the Xws7ámeshqen Department is once again staffed. As we resume this work, we would love to hear from you about your language goals and learning preferences.

Please click here to fill out our short interest survey.

Our hands go up to former Xws7ámeshqen staff and contractors for their revitalization work.

To be notified of upcoming group class opportunities and Xws7ámeshqen Department projects, pleas contact our language teaching department. Former students will be automatically updated about Language Department projects.