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Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
The Port Gamble S’Klallam were originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem—or the Strong People—and are the descendants of the Salish people who have been well established in the Puget Sound basin and surrounding areas since 2400 B.C.
In the late 1930s, the Port Gamble S’Klallam reservation, located on the northern tip of the Kitsap peninsula in Washington state, was established. Many of the Tribe’s members, who total about 1400, still live there today.
Vision Statement   Â
Our vision is to achieve the full potential of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign nation to be self-sufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated, and respected.
Mission Statement  Â
The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure self-determination and self sufficiency through visionary leadership.
We will ensure the health, welfare, and economic success of a vibrant community through education, economic development, preservation and protection of the rich culture, traditions, language, homelands, and natural resources of our tribe.
News & Events
Oyster Harvesters: Vibrio Sticker Requirements for 2026 Season
Anyone who plans to commercially harvest oysters from May 1st through September 30th must have a current Vibrio sticker. Due to a recent WA Department of Health rule change, ALL harvesters must attend a 1-hour in-person class this year. There will be no test option...
Government
Departments
Entities
Properties
The Point Casino & Hotel
The Point Casino & Hotel is located in Kingston, Washington and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility offers over 750 slot machines, 12 table games, sports betting, and a variety of bars and restaurants. The casino is attached to the 94-room, boutique Point Hotel. The casino and hotel employ over 300 staff and is operated on behalf of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe by Noo-Kayet Investments.
Heronswood® Garden
Heronswood® Garden is home to 9,000 plant species from six of the world’s seven continents and several gardens that reflect Tribal culture and Pacific Northwest horticulture.
Heronswood® is located in Kingston, Washington, and is operated by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation.
Employment
Current job openings and how to apply
History
A brief historical overview of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, which has been in the area for thousands of years
Community Resources
Resources availble to the community and list to help support famalies.
Cultural Resources
Background on the Tribe’s cultural history and programs managed by the Culture department
Natural Resources
Information related to the Tribe’s use, management, and preservation efforts of environmental and natural resources
Child & Family Services
Program links, applications, and other info on services to support PGST members