Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    HERONSWOOD GARDEN:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF HERONSWOOD GARDEN, A 15-ACRE BOTANICAL GARDEN THAT COLLECTS, PROPAGATES, AND PRESERVES PLANT SPECIES. HERONSWOOD COLLABORATES WITH ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC GARDENS AND PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCES FOR COMMUNITY, VISITORS, AND TRIBAL AND GARDEN MEMBERS WHILE ALSO STRIVING TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE ROLE AND CULTURE OF THE PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE. HERONSWOOD'S DISPLAY GARDENS HAVE BEEN FEATURED INTERNATIONALLY AS AN EXAMPLE OF CREATIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE, AND BOTANICALLY IMPRESSIVE PLANTSMANSHIP AND GARDEN DESIGN. GARDEN DEVELOPMENT IS GUIDED BY THE VISION AND UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT STEERING COMMITTEE, A COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN, AND A SKILLED, TRAINED, AND EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT STAFF.IN 2020, THE GARDEN RECEIVED GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, MEMBERS, AND DONORS TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH THREATS OF COVID PANDEMIC. A NEW DOUBLE-WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME WAS INSTALLED TO PROVIDE SEGREGATED ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SPACES AND RESTROOMS FOR GARDEN STAFF, A GUEST SERVICES/TICKETING WINDOW THAT ALLOWS SAFER DISTANCING BETWEEN STAFF AND VISITORS, AND ENLARGED ACCESS AND WAITING AREAS. A BROADCAST SYSTEM WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE GARDEN TO ENHANCE DISTANCING FOR GUIDED TOURS; OUTDOOR HARDSCAPED AREAS WERE CREATED TO PROVIDE STAFF AND VISITORS WITH OPEN AIR MEETING AND CLASSROOM SPACES, COMMUNICATIONS WERE MAINTAINED DIGITALLY, AND MANY LECTURES, CLASSES, AND MEETINGS WENT LIVE ONLINE.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $857.8K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:A PROJECT OF THE PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM CAREER ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITHIN A CULTURE-BASED CONTEXT. PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM HAVE INCLUDED STUDENT CLASSROOM AND FIELD RESEARCH INTO TRADITIONAL PLANTS AND THEIR USES, AND BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONCEPTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN BOTH ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AND TRIBAL CULTURAL TRADITIONS, PRACTICES, AND BELIEFS. ADDITIONAL TRAINING REVOLVED AROUND THE STEM-BASED SKILLS NECESSARY TO BUILD AND OPERATE A TRADITIONAL COAST SALISH STYLE CANOE WITH TRIBAL ELDER INSTRUCTORS. THE PROGRAM, FUNDED BY A THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION, PRESENTS STEM EDUCATION THROUGH THE COMBINATION OF TRIBAL ELDER KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICIPATION AND MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. STUDENTS SHOW MORE INTEREST IN STEM FIELDS AND TYPICALLY TEST AT OR ABOVE THEIR GRADE LEVEL IN MATH, READING, AND SCIENCE, WHILE CONCURRENTLY BECOMING BETTER STEWARDS OF THE LAND AND PREPARING MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM'S RESPONSE TO THE COVID PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN 2020 WAS MITIGATED BY TECHNOLOGY, OUTDOOR AND COMPUTER CLASSROOM ACCESS, AND SMALL, DISTANCED GROUP ACTIVITIES.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $65.5K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    SHELLFISH EXPANSION GROWOUT PROJECT:THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FISCAL MANAGEMENT TO THE PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE'S FOREST AND FISH PROGRAM'S INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE POLICY, FUNDED BY THE FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE. PROGRAM MANAGERS ENGAGED AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, YOUTH PROGRAMS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TRIBAL LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDED WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, EDUCATION ON HEALTHY WATERWAYS AND HEALTHY TRADITIONAL EATING, AS WELL AS FIELD-BASED BEACH ENHANCEMENT IN 2020. THE 2021 COMPLETION OF THIS GRANT-FUNDED PROJECT RESULTED IN THE FINALIZATION OF THE POLICY DOCUMENT, PRODUCTION OF A GUIDE FOR INTERTRIBAL SUBSISTENCE HARVEST METHODS, AND PLANNING FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE AND ECONOMIC HARVEST ACTIVITIES.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $48.6K