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

Aug 1, 2023

Penelakut Tribe - August 2023 Newsletter

Click here to read the Penelakut August 2023  Newsletter for information about: Smun’eem Head Start Health Programs Emergencies Salish Sea Market Nature House on Thetis Job Postings (Penelakut & other) Art Contest Reminders  
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Aug 1, 2023

PENELAKUT TRIBE TUMUHW CODE LANDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

Share your experience, expertise and knowledge of our lands by joining the Penelakut Tribe Tumuhw Code Land Advisory Committee. This committee provides recommendations and advice to Chief and Council on Penelakut Tribe Land. We are currently recruiting five Penelakut …
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Apr 24, 2023

Nurse (Community/Home Care) - Employment Opportunity

The Penelakut Tribe located Penelakut Island in the southern Gulf Islands is pleased to invite qualified applicants to apply to the permanent, full time Nurse (Community/Home Care) within the Health Department. The Health Department provides programs and services that …
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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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