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Samish General Council

Samish General Council

The Samish general council meeting was held June 29th 2025, in person at Fidalgo Bay Resort. The recording is available here.

General Council

Event Listings

CANCELLED - Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Join us next month on January 15 for Dinner and Drumming.

Dates: 18 – 18 Dec, 2025

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Join us for an exciting year of fitness challenges designed to keep you motivated, active, and healthy throughout the year. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, there's something for everyone in each season's unique challenge.

Dates: 03 Jan, 2026

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Xws7ámeshqen Syisó7steng’ (Samish Language History)


Learn and discuss history of Xws7ámeshqen Syisó7steng’ (the Samish Language)

Dates: 15 – 15 Jan, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 15 – 15 Jan, 2026

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Treaty Day Talk (Summit Park campus + online)

Anacortes, WA

Join us at Summit Park or online to learn about the history and significance of signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott.

Dates: 22 – 22 Jan, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 29 – 29 Jan, 2026

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders are invited to Bingo Fun!

Dates: 30 – 30 Jan, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 12 – 12 Feb, 2026

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Dentalium Earrings Class (online)


Make a pair of dentalium earrings and learn about the cultural importance of dentalium shells.

Dates: 17 – 17 Feb, 2026

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Samish Elders Chat & Learn - Earthquake/Tsunami Preparedness


Informative session on emergency preparedness.

Dates: 19 – 19 Feb, 2026

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Dentalium Earrings Class (Summit Park campus)

Anacortes, Washington

Make a pair of dentalium earrings and learn about the cultural importance of dentalium shells.

Dates: 21 – 21 Feb, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 26 – 26 Feb, 2026

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Samish in the Historical Record (Fidalgo Bay Resort + online)

Anacortes, WA

Join us for a public history talk tracing the history of the Samish Indian Nation, presented by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 03 – 03 Mar, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 12 – 12 Mar, 2026

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Weaving Retreat (Samish Island)


Get away to Samish Island for a weekend of 2-day wool and cedar weaving projects, along with language classes and games.

Dates: 20 – 22 Mar, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 26 – 26 Mar, 2026

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Spring Gathering


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

Dates: 27 – 27 Mar, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for a potluck dinner followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 09 – 09 Apr, 2026

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Gather for dinner (meal provided) followed by Coast Salish singing and drumming, taught by Chairman Tom Wooten.

Dates: 23 – 23 Apr, 2026

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