Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April 2023

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ELDERS CENTER

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the more robust space that
will provide the tribal elder
community a wonderful place
to meet for feasts, events and
entertainment. With the tribe
growing and prospering, the
need for new building space
also increased.
“The new Elders Center will
be a place for elders to gather
and visit with each other
and the youth to tell stories
and pass down traditions
and hopes for the next seven
generations,” said former
Chairman Harry Pickernell Sr.
The building was blessed by
Elder Wayne Barr before doors
opened for the celebration.
Elders were treated to a
delicious first meal of prime
rib or traditionally cooked
salmon prepared in the new
fish pit.
Chehalis Tribe Chairman
Dustin Klatush helped out
in the kitchen as he prepped
plates and served the elders.
Thank you to everyone who
made this event successful!
The newly constructed Elders
Center is packed with potential
for the growing Chehalis Tribe.
The building uses rich
wood and state-of-the-art
features throughout.

The center provides a
sleek kitchen, lounging
and dining areas,
It’s rare to get to work with meeting space, an
so much wood construction. outdoor fish pit and
traditional touches.
– PROJECT MANAGER RON PHIPPS