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The S’Klallam Singers and Dancers perform at the University of Washington’s
Museum of History and Industry at the opening of Washington Stories, January 28 2007.
The House of Knowledge is complete. You can be a part of
what’s to come!
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal members while increasing the understanding of the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage with people who reside in the Puget Sound area and visitors from far and wide.
The Foundation’s current focus is on fostering an appreciation of tribal art, history, and culture; promoting education; and increasing awareness and action to protect the environment.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization rechartered from the Klallam Development Fund in 2002 to benefit the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, its members, and its mission. A ten member Board meets twice yearly to govern and direct the Foundation.
A dedication ceremony was held for the new Little Boston Library on October 5, 2007
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation’s accomplishments include collaboration with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe to successfully complete a $4.5 million capital campaign to a build the House of Knowledge, including the first tribal Longhouse in over 100 years, an Elders Center, a Career and Education Center and a recently completed Little Boston Library.
In addition to the House of Knowledge project, in the past two years the Foundation has successfully managed a tribal art acquisition project for the House of Knowledge; and assembled a museum quality exhibit for the University of Washington’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) featuring the history of the S’Klallam Tribe during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. During 2007 the Foundation also sought funding for creation of a memorial to honor tribal Veterans and assisted one of our local artists with a Youth Mural Project, which was funded by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Your help is needed to continue the positive impact the Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation has on the community. The 2011 focus of the Foundation includes:
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Scholarships. The Tribe funds a significant portion of scholarships for tribal members but additional funding is needed.
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Tribal History Book. A tribal history book is in the final stages of being written. Your contribution will assist with publishing this valuable work.
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A new facility for early childhood education is a priority for the Tribe. Contributions from individual and corporate donors are needed for matching grant funding.
If you have questions or would like to make a contribution, please contact Denise Comstock:
Telephone 360-297-6302,
Email denisec@pgst.nsn.us
Mail Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation, 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston, WA 98346