Page 1 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - September 2024

The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, ‘People of the Sands’

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The Chehalis Tribe’s annual
Employee Picnic offered all
kinds of fun activities.
Thanks to

Culture Camp instructors (see list on Page 2) shared their skills with tribal and community members. our great
Traditional teachings employees

any tribal artists taught at the The Chehalis Tribal
2024 Culture Camp at the Government took part in
MChehalis Tribal Community many activities at the annual
Center throughout the weekend on Employee Picnic at Columbus
Aug. 10-11. This event helps with carrying Park in Olympia. Chehalis tribal
on the traditional practices and teachings workers are provided the day off
of Native Americans. Many Chehalis to enjoy an afternoon together
tribal members and community members with friends and family.
are experts in their crafts. The event was Each year, employees get a
well attended on both days with many chance to relax while the tribe
people from the community there to learn shows gratitude for staff and
from the talented instructors. recognizes longtime employees.
The Chehalis Tribal Government
employees more than 250
people, many of whom have
worked for the tribe for more
than 15 years.
Events staff organized the
day packed with festivities,
including raffle prize giveaways,
a corn hole tournament,
inflatable games, a pasta bar
lunch prepared by employees
and swimming in Black Lake.

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