Entries by Jon Anderson

Update: Tribal Government Reduced Hours and Contact Info

March 25, 2020 in , /by

During the Covid-19 outbreak, The Suquamish Tribe is reducing face-to-face operations, while increasing remote telework services. The main numbers to all offices are being monitored. You may leave a voice­mail and someone will respond as soon as possible. Critical services are still being provided during reduced hours at the following locations: Suquamish Tribe Administration Including: […]

Suquamish Tribal Court available for limited operations

March 20, 2020 in /by

The Suquamish Tribal Court will be available for limited operations, until further notice. All bail hearings and arraignments for in custody defendants will still be held in the time required by Tribal Code. The court is also still available to hear all matters of an urgent nature, including requests for protection orders and emergency child […]

Update on Tribal Government Operations

March 17, 2020 in , /by

In order to minimize the spread of Covid-19, the Suquamish Tribe is reducing face-to-face operations, while increasing remote telework services as much as possible. The main/lobby numbers to all Suquamish Tribe offices are being monitored. You may leave a voicemail and someone will respond as soon as possible. Many other direct lines are also now […]

Some Good News: Wellness Staffer Does Not Have Covid-19

March 14, 2020 in , /by

From Suquamish Tribe Executive Director Shyla Spicer: I wanted share an update on test results regarding our Wellness Center staff member. Testing confirms the staff member DOES NOT have COVID-19. We continue to respond to the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19. We remain committed to providing updated information as it becomes available. We appreciate your […]

General Council Postponed

March 13, 2020 in , /by

In light of the unprecedented emergency created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Suquamish Tribe General Council will not be held on March 15 as scheduled. In a resolution approved by Tribal Council March 12, the General Council is now tentatively rescheduled for June 28. This decision was not made lightly. We are especially concerned about […]

Notice of closure: COVID-19 update

March 11, 2020 in , /by

A staff member of the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center, who has been ill, was tested for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating at home. The test results are pending. To be cautious, the Tribe is closing the Wellness Center beginning today and will reopen on March 17 pending the test results. During the closure, the Wellness […]

Tribal Council Update on COVID-19

March 6, 2020 in , /by

  Dear Tribal Citizens: The Suquamish Tribal Council and Tribal government staff would like to take this opportunity to inform you of our efforts to minimize the impacts of COVID-19 coronavirus.  We understand that our Tribal community is concerned, as we are, and want to protect our most vulnerable population: Elders and those with underlying […]