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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.

Samish Health Fair & Canoe Trips


Join us for a day of community wellness, blending health services, cultural activities, and outdoor connection.

Dates: 16 – 16 Aug, 2025

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FULL - Mariners Salute to Native American Night (Seattle)


Sit with fellow Samish citizens at the Mariners Salute to Native American Night.

Dates: 26 – 26 Aug, 2025

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Camp Samish (Samish Island)

Bow, WA

Spend Labor Day weekend with the Samish community on Samish Island!

Dates: 29 Aug – 01 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Fall Gathering


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

Dates: 19 – 19 Sep, 2025

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Fall Cultural Gathering (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Fall Cultural Gathering at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 20 – 20 Sep, 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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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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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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Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Save the date for the annual Virtual Samish Christmas Party.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2025

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