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GIS Data and StoryMaps

GIS Data and StoryMaps Resource List

The resources and links listed below provide additional information and sources on GIS Data:

Samish Indian Nation ESRI GIS StoryMaps and Applications:

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Kelp Study in Samish Traditional Territory

A Decade of Disappearance: Bull Kelp in the San Juan Islands

A presence/absence comparison of Bull Kelp canopies over a decade in Samish Traditional Territory, San Juan Archipelago, Washington.

Samish Indian Nation Timeline

The history of Samish Indian Nation.

Samish Sea Level Rise Application

This mapping application provides a way to understand and evaluate the effects of sea level rise and how it may threaten coastal historic or cultural sites.

Coast Salish Place Names of the San Juan Islands

An ongoing project of a present day look at historic Coast Salish locations throughout the San Juan Islands and Strait of Georgia.

Partnering to Save the Endangered Oregon Spotted Frog

The collaborative effort between Samish Indian Nation and partners to restore Oregon Spotted Frog habitat in Washington State.

Samish 13 Moons

Explore the indigenous calendars that are logical to the Peoples who have close relationships with this natural environment.

Our Future Climate in Samish Traditional Territory

Samish Indian Nation's effort to build resilience for future impacts of climate change in the San Juan Archipelago, WA.

Marine Debris Cleanup in Samish Traditional Territory

Samish Department of Natural Resources' efforts to remove marine debris and creosote in the San Juan Archipelago, WA

Samish Self-Guided Homelands Tour

A resource to learn about Samish history and culture while exploring the traditional Samish homelands.

Salish Sea Day (Bowman Bay)


Join Samish and Swinomish Canoe families for free canoe rides on the bay, songs, stories, and artist demonstrations.

Dates: 07 – 07 Jun, 2025

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Culture Talk: Community + Family Teachings (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn about cultural, community, and family teachings.

Dates: 10 – 10 Jun, 2025

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Wild Waves (Federal Way)


Gather for a fun day out with other Samish families and individuals.

Dates: 14 – 14 Jun, 2025

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Annual Elders Luncheon


Samish Elders and intertribal Elders are invited!

Dates: 27 – 27 Jun, 2025

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June Culture Day (Summit Park)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Samish’s Summit Park campus! Explore the Beaver Lodge carving studio, Chelángen building, and our library of more than 4,000 titles.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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Lunch (Summit Park)

Anacortes, WA

Meet and catch up with Samish families over a shared lunch.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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Canoe Naming Ceremony (Cannery Building)


Come to celebrate the naming of Samish’s repatriated cedar canoe.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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Salish Sea Háwe7 (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Explore the Samish homelands by water with Island Adventures.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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Culture Talk: Community + Family Teachings (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn about cultural, community, and family teachings.

Dates: 08 – 08 Jul, 2025

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Canoe Journey - Samish Landing (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Canoe Journey is landing in Samish territory for a shared dinner, followed by open floor.

Dates: 25 – 26 Jul, 2025

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Camp Samish (Samish Island)

Bow, WA

Save the date for Camp Samish 2025!

Dates: 29 Aug – 01 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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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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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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