Tribal Government

Tribal Council

The Tribe is governed by a General Council, comprising of all enrolled tribal members at least eighteen years of age. An elected five person Tribal Council conducts the day-to-day business operation of the Tribe. Administrative duties are overseen by a Tribal Administrator who works for the Tribal Council. The administrator manages departments with the help of department directors.

Tribal Council Members Directory
TitleNamePhone
Chairperson Charlene Nelson 360 267-6766 x5211
Vice Chairman Mike Shipman 360 267-6766 x2105
Secretary Lynn Clark 360 267-6766 x2100
Treasurer Mindy Clemens 360 267-6766 x6100
Member At Large Jennifer Taylor 360 267-6766 x5203
 Tribal Council Minutes

ʔəním

ʔəním means “us” or “we” in our native language and is pronounced “-uh-neem.”

Tribal Council Members Michael Shipman, Vice Chair; Charlene Nelson, Chairperson; Jennifer Taylor, Member-at-large; Mindy Clemens, Treasurer; and Lynn Clark, Secretary