Tribal traditions in Port Angeles, Washington

The Elwha Klallam Museum at the Carnegie is a cultural institution located in the historic Carnegie Library in downtown Port Angeles, Washington. Managed by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, the museum showcases a collection of cultural and historical artifacts related to the tribe and other indigenous communities on the Olympic Peninsula. One of the highlights of the museum is the exhibit on the ancient tribal village of č̕ixʷícən, which was uncovered in 2003 during construction of the Hood Canal Bridge. The village site dates back to 750 B.C. and offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region.

Lower Elwha Head Start is a school located at 291 Spokewes Dr in Port Angeles, Washington, United States. The institution is part of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, a sovereign, federally recognized Indian Nation with its own constitution and government. The Tribe has resided in the Lower Elwha River Valley and adjacent bluffs on the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula since time immemorial, as recognized in the 1855 Treaty of Point No Point. Lower Elwha Head Start aims to ensure that the Lower Elwha Klallam people can pass on their way of life to their children, building a strong and healthy sovereign nation where Tribal members can live their values and culture. The institution focuses on enhancing the physical and spiritual well-being of its people, promoting social well-being and economic independence while preserving and enhancing natural resources and cultural heritage. With a landbase of about 1,000 acres on and near the Elwha River, Lower Elwha Head Start is dedicated to providing a quality education that honors the traditions and values of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.