Youth Services Weekly Schedule

Special events may be subject to change for ages. See monthly calendar and flyers for special events. Click here for more details.

Important Notice for the Nisqually Fireworks Stand Owners

Nisqually Public Works Announcement: Statewide Drought Declared

Starting April 15^th, The Nisqually Tribal Health & Wellness Center Medical Department will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact us with any questions you may have: (360) 459-5312 Option #1.

Spring Into Action Weight Loss Transformation Challenge

Are you ready to commit to your goals? Winner receives a grand prize! Starting weigh ins: March 4^th - 8^th. Final weigh in: May 27^th - 31^st. Click here for more details.

Equine Counseling for Nisqually Members, Rezidents and Employees

We're happy to introduce a new offering from the Equine Assisted Services Program! Medicine River Ranch offers counseling in a quiet, therapeutic environment with our horses being properly tended by our Certified Equine Specialists. Sessions take place outside, so please dress accordingly. Click here for more details.

WaterCorps Tribal Internship Available

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is looking for two temporary biological technicians to serve as part of the WaterCorps Tribal Internship program. These positions would begin late May/early June 2024 and fulfill duties associated with invasive species management, hatchery assistance, restoration site maintenance, and monitoring and research with local tribes, including the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Positions last 6 months and include a stipend and other benefits. Click here for more details.

A Community Service Message from the Nisqually Public Works Department: Save Our Sewer System!

No wipes in the pipes. No matter what the package says, do not flush these products: "Flushable" wipes, disinfecting and cleaning wipes, sanitary products, tissues, paper towels, napkins, cardboard and paper products, fabrics. Click here for more information.

Birthday Celebration Every Last Tuesday Of The Month Birthday Month

Make your own special birthday gift kiddos 
Cake and ice cream
Dinner provided

For more info, please click here.

2024 Tribal Election

On Behalf of the Nisqually Indian Tribal Council, the Nisqually Tribal Third-Party Election Auditor, Honest Ballot, is pleased to announce important information for the upcoming 2024 Tribal Election cycle.

Nominations Meeting: Saturday, February 3^rd, 2024
Primary Election: Saturday, March 9^th, 2024
General Election: Saturday, May 4^th, 2024

For 2024 Election and Documents, please click here.

Nisqually Adult Wellness Program Meetings & Sweat

Tribal/Community ONLY Talking Circle: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 Noon
Public Wellbriety Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 12:00 Noon and Friday evenings at 6:30pm
Co-Ed Wellbriety Sweat: Monday - 1st round in at 6:00pm

Join the Squalli Absch Relay for Life Team

The Squalli Absch Relay for Life team is a volunteer team of cancer survivors, community members who have lost loved ones, and family and friends showing their support. The team meets at least monthly and we fundraise for the American Cancer Society with a variety of activities! We invite you to join us! Click here for more information.
 

NYCC Youth Tutoring & Homework Help

Youth Services has tutors available for youth seeking homework help, study skills, projects, etc. Walk-in open office hours available or private sessions via appointment. Laptops are available if needed to complete assignments, study, and research. Click here for more information.

Spirit House Project

The Nisqually Tribe is starting site work for a community Spirit House facility. The 7,000 square foot, 6-million-dollar community Spirit House is a project that has been in the works for a long time at Nisqually. The Elders have reminded the Tribe for many years about the need for a church in the community, a place to gather, place to worship, a place to celebrate, and a place for comfort.

COVID Cases on the Rise, Testing Available

If you need a COVID test, you can call the Nisqually Tribal Health and Wellness Center at (360) 459-5312 option #1 to schedule a drive through test. As we move in toward the fall and inside gatherings, cases inevitably will rise. There is a current spike of positive tests on the reservation. It may be prudent to mask at indoor events. Click here for more information.

Bear Sighting Near Leschi Cemetery

Bear sighting near Leschi cemetery. Reports of a young bear in the area, do not approach, do not feed the animal. If the bear comes near, back away slowly and advised to yell, clap hands to scare the animal away. Report all sightings and concerns to the Nisqually DNR Wildlife Department at Ext. 1339.

After Hours Pharmacy - Important Update

The Rite Aid Pharmacy Hawks Prairie, has unfortunately closed its doors as of Wednesday, 9/27/2023. We are working on finding an alternate solution to cater to your after-hours medication needs. In the meantime, we currently have other pharmacy options available for your convenience. Purchase Referred Care eligible patients to fill prescriptions during regular Nisqually Tribal Health & Wellness Center working hours. It's important to note that prescriptions not preauthorized by our pharmacist will incur out-of-pocket costs for the patient. We are actively exploring additional pharmacy options in the Lacey/Olympia area to better serve you. It may take some time to establish a new pharmacy that meets our specific needs. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition. Should you have any questions, please reach out to us. (360) 491-9770

Attention Tribal Members! - Smart Comment

We have settled on a public hearing platform called Smart Comment. It provides a digital presence for open public engagement that can benefit the membership and presenters/managers of public hearings by centralizing and consolidating various pieces involved in a public hearing. Here the membership can review other members comments and provide comments regarding the proposals during the open commenting periods. Upon completion of the commenting period, we then review the digital comments, consolidate paper comments and the verbal comments from the hearing itself and add those to the public view with the digital comments. This is an open and public system so be mindful, courteous, and respectful. Please review the quick start to submit digital comments.

Please click here to review the quick start to submit digital comments.

Access Smart Comment Here: https://nit.commentinput.com

Financial Information Quarterly Meetings Update

Click here for an update to the Financial Information Quarterly Meetings. (Tribal Member Login Required)

Community Notice - BIA/Tribal Transportation Plan

The Nisqually Tribe, working with Red Plains Transportation Consultants, has completed an update of the BIA funded Tribal Transportation Plan and Road Inventory(IRR). Click here to read more.

New Permitting Page

Click here to view the new Building Dept. permitting page. Learn why permits and inspections are necessary.

 Emergency Declaration