Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
HistoryThe Port Gamble settlement was without a reservation until the 1930's when the government bought land and put in trust 1,231.70 acres. The land is located in the Little Boston area.
Government
The tribe adopted their tribal constitution on September 7, 1939 which
provided them with a business council. The council deals with education,
health, planning, housing and personnel. They also conduct a fisheries
enhancement program coordinated through the Point-No-Point Treaty
Council of January 26, 1855. The businesses that are ran by the community
are a store, smoke shop, gas station and mobile-home park on the reservation.
The enterprises on the reservation are forestry, silk screen and craftshop.
The tribe runs a tribal fish hatchery facility but most of the fishing
in done individually. The programs for the community deal with justice,
fire prevention, education, foods service and community and environmental
health.
