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Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION:

The Samish Indian Nation will enrich our citizenship by utilizing all resources, including the interests, talents, knowledge, and skills of our citizens to realize our vision of a strong, proud Tribe.

VISION:

To ensure the health, wealth, education and security of the Samish Indian Nation citizenship, thus preserving, protecting, and promoting our culture and traditions for generations to come.

VALUES:

The Samish Indian Nation values those who act out of spiritual purity with vision, dignity, and integrity and pride in our culture and traditions.

Our priorities are to preserve, protect, and promote our culture and traditions while developing the health, wealth, education, and security of our citizenship.

The Samish Indian Nation believes in creating a respectful, compassionate organization and community that mentors and nurtures individuals, values cooperation and harmony, seeks to find balance, happiness, and grace while remaining committed to the creation of a high government delivering the highest quality programs.

Netse Mot: One People Gathering (Seattle)


Join Samish households attending Netse Mot: One People Gathering (Seattle)

Dates: 22 – 22 Oct, 2024

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Community Dinner (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Come to gather over a shared community dinner.

Dates: 24 – 24 Oct, 2024

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Drumming Group (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Learn Coast Salish singing and drumming in a group 7-week class series.

Dates: 24 – 24 Oct, 2024

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Harvest Fest (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Come celebrate the season of Píxwel (fall) with a shared meal at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 02 – 02 Nov, 2024

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Putting Away Paddles (Anacortes)

Anacortes,

Join Samish Canoe Family at Fidalgo Bay Resort to celebrate the end of our 2024 season!

Dates: 02 – 02 Nov, 2024

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Beaded Ornament Class (online)


Learn to make a beaded ornament for the holidays.

Dates: 04 – 04 Nov, 2024

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Drumming Group (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Learn Coast Salish singing and drumming in a group 7-week class series.

Dates: 07 – 07 Nov, 2024

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Book Club: Jesintel (online)


Join us for a discussion of “Jesintel: Living Wisdom from Coast Salish Elders” by Children of the Setting Sun Productions.

Dates: 12 – 12 Nov, 2024

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Caring for Yourself When You Have Arthritis


Samish Elders will learn about arthritis and self-care.

Dates: 14 – 14 Nov, 2024

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Community Dinner (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Come to gather over a shared community dinner.

Dates: 21 – 21 Nov, 2024

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Drumming Group (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Learn Coast Salish singing and drumming in a group 7-week class series.

Dates: 21 – 21 Nov, 2024

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Drumming Group (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Learn Coast Salish singing and drumming in a group 7-week class series.

Dates: 05 – 05 Dec, 2024

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Christmas Party (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Fidalgo Bay Resort for the Annual Samish Christmas Party!

Dates: 07 – 07 Dec, 2024

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Book Club: Haboo (online)


Join us for a discussion of “Haboo: Native American Stories from Puget Sound” by Vi Hilbert.

Dates: 10 – 10 Dec, 2024

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Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Join us virtually for a multi-generational gathering with holiday bingo, giveaways, and more!

Dates: 13 – 13 Dec, 2024

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