Elwha Klallam Museum at the Carnegie

Elwha Klallam Museum at the Carnegie The Carnegie Museum is home to the Tribe's č̕ixʷícən artifacts, Elwha River Dam display, & exhibits chronicling the history of indigenous people in the region.

Schedule a tour by leaving a message at 360.452.8471 ext 2904 or email [email protected] The Elwha Klallam Museum at the Carnegie showcases important aspects of the culture of this ancient tribe. The Museum offers a unique in-depth opportunity to understand this complex and fascinating Northwest culture.

We had a great visit from the Crescent Loggers today!Students spent time exploring the museum and learning about Elwha K...
05/29/2026

We had a great visit from the Crescent Loggers today!

Students spent time exploring the museum and learning about Elwha Klallam history, culture, and the stories that connect us to this place. One of my favorite parts of hosting school groups is seeing students engage with the exhibits and make connections to the community around them.

It was also encouraging to hear how interested educators are in bringing more tribal perspectives and cultural learning opportunities into their classrooms. There is clearly a real appetite for these conversations, and that's exciting to see.

Thank you to the Crescent Loggers for spending part of your day with us. We always enjoy welcoming students to the museum and hope to see you again soon!

Today we had the honor of welcoming Washington State Supreme Traveling Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis to the Museum ...
05/28/2026

Today we had the honor of welcoming Washington State Supreme Traveling Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis to the Museum as part of the Washington State Supreme Court’s visit to Clallam County. During their time on the North Olympic Peninsula, the Justices are meeting with local communities, hearing cases, and participating in conversations about the legal system and access to justice.

Justice Montoya-Lewis spoke about her work in tribal and state courts, the importance of tribal sovereignty, and how laws like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) help protect Native families and communities. She also shared ways our court systems can better serve tribal communities through culturally informed and community-centered approaches to justice.

With deep roots in tribal law and Indigenous justice, it was an incredible opportunity to host such an important conversation here at the Museum. Háʔnəŋ cn to Justice Montoya-Lewis for taking the time to visit with us today.

05/20/2026

Annual Native American Culture Fair
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:30 – 2:30pm

Port Angeles High School students in the Native American Studies Classes, including Klallam Language 1 and 2, Washington State History and US History will share at the annual Native American Culture Fair. This program began in 2015 to spotlight the voices of youth and to provide students with the opportunity to see themselves in higher education as part of the teaching and learning process. During the program, students share speeches and present on Tribal history, art, culture, and language. This annual event is a collaborative effort of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Port Angeles High School’s Native American programs, and Peninsula College. All are welcome!

✨ Native Art Pop-Up Market ✨Come support local Native artists, makers, and small businesses this Sunday at Red Cedar Hal...
05/17/2026

✨ Native Art Pop-Up Market ✨

Come support local Native artists, makers, and small businesses this Sunday at Red Cedar Hall. Good food, cool vendors, handmade art, jewelry, crafts, fry bread, Indian tacos, rez burgers, and more.

🗓 Sunday, May 17 | 10am–4pm
📍 Red Cedar Hall, Sequim

Free and open to everyone.

Today we celebrate and honor Native people — our cultures, our communities, and the generations who carried us here.Bein...
05/12/2026

Today we celebrate and honor Native people — our cultures, our communities, and the generations who carried us here.

Being Native is more than identity. It’s connection. Connection to our people, our ancestors, our languages, our lands, and our waters. It’s preserving our culture not only for ourselves, but for the next seven generations.

Every day, Native people work for the betterment of our communities. We work to protect the land and sea that sustain us — the same land and waters that have provided for our people since time immemorial. They offer us everything, and with that comes the responsibility to care for them in return.

Native people are still here. Still protecting. Still teaching. Still creating. Still thriving. ❤️

Did you know? 👀In Klallam, May is known as čən̕líluʔ — “time for salmonberries.” 🍓Salmonberries were (and still are) an ...
05/08/2026

Did you know? 👀

In Klallam, May is known as čən̕líluʔ — “time for salmonberries.” 🍓

Salmonberries were (and still are) an important seasonal food throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their arrival signals changing seasons, gathering time, and the return of warmer days.

Honestly, if you’ve ever eaten one straight off the bush while immediately getting attacked by mosquitoes, you’re participating in a timeless local tradition. 😌

Come visit us next week to learn more about Elwha Klallam history, language, culture, art, and the stories connected to this land and water. 💙

We never forget. We never give up. ❤️May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women ...
05/04/2026

We never forget. We never give up. ❤️

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). This week is a time to honor those who are missing, those who were taken, and the families and communities who continue to carry them forward.

Our Tribe is hosting a Solidarity Walk on Tuesday, May 5th, and all are welcome to join in remembrance and awareness.
❤️ Wear red
❤️ Stand in solidarity
❤️ Help make sure their names and stories are not forgotten

📍 Heritage Center
⏰ 2:00 PM – Sign making
⏰ 3:30 PM – Opening prayer & shawl ceremony
⏰ 4:00 PM – Walk to Clallam County Courtyard & back
⏰ 5:00 PM – Dinner & honoring families

This is more than an event—it’s about visibility, truth, and community.

If you want to learn more about the National Week of Action and how to support, visit:
🔗 https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness

Well… this wasn’t the kind of “rest” we had in mind 😅Restroom facilities are currently unavailable, which means we are c...
05/01/2026

Well… this wasn’t the kind of “rest” we had in mind 😅
Restroom facilities are currently unavailable, which means we are closed for the remainder of the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We’ll be using the unexpected downtime to stock up on rocks for our kids’ station—and I’ll be taking advantage of the quiet time to search for upcoming films and plan future programming.
For questions or to schedule a visit, please email [email protected] or leave a message at 360-912-3912.

95 days out.Our canoe, Beautiful Sister, has already been out on the water—training, reconnecting, getting ready for the...
04/26/2026

95 days out.

Our canoe, Beautiful Sister, has already been out on the water—training, reconnecting, getting ready for the miles ahead. These days on the lake might look quiet, but they’re where the work happens. Strength, rhythm, and community building stroke by stroke. Every pull adds up. Every hour matters.

Canoe Journey isn’t something you just show up for. It’s something you prepare for.

And we’re in it.

📸: Michael Charles

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