Penelakut Tribe

Spune’luxutth is a healthy, safe and independent community guided by our strong culture. Our vibrant local economy and our extensive community facilities, services, and programs sustain our independence, safety, health, and our people. We live off the ocean, and our water and land are clean and pristine.

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Chief & Council

Penelakut Tribe has Council elections every four years, which allows for 9 Council members and 1 Chief Council. There is a community meeting that gives people the opportunity to nominate potential candidates and this list of nominees is used for the election ballots.

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Upcoming Community Events

Community News

Oct 9, 2024

UPDATING OUR 1987 MEMBERSHIP CODE

WE INVITE ALL PENELAKUT MEMBERS,REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU RESIDE, TO COME LEARN ABOUT PENELAKUT’S EFFORTS TO UPDATE OUR 1987 MEMBERSHIP CODE AND BEGIN DISCUSSING WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN A NEW MEMBERSHIP CODE. Please click here to review complete details
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Sep 3, 2024

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Patient Travel Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY Penelakut Tribe is recruiting a Patient Travel Clerk to provide and coordinate transportation needs, in accordance with approved guidelines, for PT members on Penelakut Island and other communities requiring medical transportation including but not …
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Sep 3, 2024

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Homemaker

POSITION SUMMARY Penelakut Tribe is recruiting a Homemaker to provide homemaking services to clients. This position enables clients needing help to remain living at home in supported independence for as long as possible. The Homemaker reports to the Community …
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Community Services

Health

Penelakut Health utilizes a blend of services that are based on traditional and modern practices to create a well-rounded service for membership.

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Education

The Education Department of Penelakut Tribe is committed to helping its members to achieve their educational goals and aspirations.

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Housing

Penelakut Tribe has a foundation of infrastructure that will support the growth and development of the community.

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Governance

Penelakut Tribe is governed by its elected Chief and Council and is striving towards becoming a self-governing community.

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Economic Development

Penelakut Tribe has developed strategic planning for its Economic Development Department to use as a guideline for future and current opportunities.

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Lands & Resources

The Lands and Resources Departments continue to work towards a sustainable development that will meet our community's needs.

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