Membership
The network for Chewhaytsum S’Klallam identity
Advocating for S’Klallam institutions
S'Klallam identity has never been the government's to define. It is rooted in place, in our relationships to one another, and in our kinship with the lands and waters that have held our people for thousands of years. It does not begin with the Indian Act, and it is not granted or limited by federal policy, legislation, or any modern treaty.
The right to say who belongs is ours. The S'Klallam Chewhaytsum Society recognizes the descendants of the Chewhaytsum Douglas Treaty on our own terms, and upholds the identity our ancestors fought for and passed down to us.
Our people deserve a membership that recognizes that reality.
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The Society’s membership is built on lineage to the Chewhaytsum Douglas Treaty and to our nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əm people.
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Reach out through the contact page or members portal, and the Board confirms your connection and welcomes you in.
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You elect the President and Board, serve on committees, and decide everything that touches our title, rights, and treaty.
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For a voice in our governance, a place in our community, access to programs and service, and a hand in protecting our title and rights.
Our Process
Register
Reach out through the members portal or contact page, and share your name and your connection to the Chewhaytsum Douglas Treaty.
Confirmation
The Board reviews and confirms your lineage to the treaty and Klallams, with help from our membership team if you need it.
Welcome
You are welcomed in as a member in good standing, recognized as one of our nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əm (S'Klallam) people.
Participate
Vote for the President and Board, serve on committees, attend gatherings, and take part in the decisions that shape our future.