The Samish Indian Nation is governed by a seven member Tribal Council elected to oversee the welfare and resources of the Tribe; its constitution, economic development, policies, legislation, enrollment, and justice. A General Council, all voting age members, maintains active participation in both the governance responsibilities and cultural gatherings of the Tribe. Today the leaders of the Tribe move both in the traditional Samish ways and use the tools of the modern day world. The Tribe offers to its members a wide variety of opportunities such as:

The Samish work with state and federal agencies on several grants to protect the environment and preserve natural and cultural resources, as well as creating a sound economic base for the tribe and each individual family. The Samish are strong and committed people. They are committed to reestablishing their homelands, strengthening their tribal culture, demonstrating traditional stewardship of cultural and natural resources, and being a contributing force in the economic base of their region. The Tribe is continuing in the ways of their ancestors, carrying forth the values and visions of a strong Samish Indian Nation.

This is the story of the historic and ongoing timeline of the Samish Indian Nation. The Samish Indian Nation is a Coast Salish Tribe that is headquartered within the Salish Sea in Anacortes, Washington.

This StoryMap keeps Samish Citizens connected to their history and their current culture. It is also designed so that the general public can better understand the deep connection that Samish has to this area of the Salish Sea.

By utilizing a StoryMap timeline, it creates a precise and engaging way to look back in the past of Samish history and towards the future of the Tribe.

This is designed to be a living document that can be updated as this culture continues to grow and thrive into the future for the next 7 generations and beyond.

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