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Climate Change Adaptation Planning

The Samish Climate Adaptation Working Group, comprised of Samish tribal members, Council members and staff members, is leading this effort.

Climate Change Working Group

Name  Role
Leslie Eastwood Tribal member, General Manager
Dana Matthews Council Secretary, Health and Human Services Director
Jackie Ferry Cultural Director/Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Toby McLeod Tribal Member, Natural Resources Department

Project Staff

Name Role
Todd Woodard Director, Natural Resources Department
TBD Climate Adaptation Specialist

Progress to Date

progress
Phase One of the project has been completed and has generated the following three documents that will help to guide the next steps of the process:

Climate Adaptation
Planning Framework 
Climate Change
State of Scientific Knowledge
Climate Change
Planning Prioritie
 planningframework
Available for download here.
 science
Available for download here.
 planningpriorities
Summary available for download here.
Full report available for download here.
                

Phase Two is starting and is anticipated to proceed by the following schedule:

Task

Description

Anticipated Schedule

Vulnerability and risk assessment

Perform Vulnerability and risk assessments of impacted/potentially impacted sectors of importance

Summer-2018

Goals and objectives

SMART resilience goals for high priority sectors set

Fall-2018

Adaptation Actions

Research, develop, assess and select Resilience actions

Summer-2019

Samish Climate Resiliency Plan

Samish Climate Resiliency Plan adopted by Tribal Council and mainstreamed across all Tribal programs

Fall-2019

Implementation

Annual work plan and monitoring efforts

Fall-2019











Winter Traditions Talk (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn about Samish winter traditions, taught by Trish Breckenridge and Leslie Eastwood.

Dates: 10 – 10 Dec, 2025

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FULL - Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Gather virtually for the annual Virtual Samish Christmas Party.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2025

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Dinner & Drumming (Fidalgo Bay Resort)


Gather for a shared dinner followed by Coast Salish singing 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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