Cowlitz Indian Tribe

We are the Forever People

We, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, are the Forever People. Since the beginning of time, we have nurtured our community by stewarding our land and rivers, investing in our people and culture, and promoting self-determination and prosperity for future generations.

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Services

Health Services

The mission of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department is to promote an optimal level of health and well-being for American Indians and Alaska Natives by utilizing traditional, modern, and culturally sensitive medical and social service practices which create balance in the physical, mental, spiritual, and social components of life.

Housing

Cowlitz Tribal Housing Services provides a wide variety of housing related services to Cowlitz Tribal Members throughout the country. Popular services include Down Payment Assistance, Rental Assistance, and Home Rehabilitation Funding. Location, income, and eligibility restrictions apply in certain programs.

Natural Resources

The Mission of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Natural Resources Department is to protect, conserve, restore, and promote culturally-relevant species and landscapes integral to the unique identity of the Cowlitz People. Our services are focused on further educating the community, inspiring future leaders, and fostering the connection between members and their homelands.

Announcements

RFP: Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting proposals for the EV Charging Project at our location in Ridgefield, WA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICESThe Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting proposals for the Cowlitz ilani Parking Garage EV project asdescribed in Scope of Work provided in Attachment A. Contractor is responsible ...

Washington Tribes Receive $15 Million Grant Award for EV Charging Infrastructure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Madison Hitchcock, mhitchcock@cowlitz.org Washington Tribes Receive $15 Million Grant Award for EV Charging Infrastructure

RFP: EV Charging Project in Longview, WA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICESThe Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting proposals for the Longview Admin Campus EV Charging project as described in Scope of Work provided in Attachment A. Contractor is responsib...

(4) Open Housing Board seats

Any member 18 years old or older and a member in good standing may apply.The Cowlitz Housing Board is an advisory board to the Cowlitz Housing Department.Time Commitment: one virtual meeting a month.Stipend Amount: $100 per meetingSubmis...

RFP: EV Charging Project in Toledo, WA

General Information: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICESThe Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting proposals for the Multi-Family EV Charging (St. Mary’s) project as described in Scope of Work provided in Attachment A...

RFP: CIT DOCUMENT RETENTION, STORAGE, AND ARCHIVAL SERVICES

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) is soliciting a request for proposal for the following project: Document Retention, Storage, and Archival Services. Please see below for general information and our submission deadline.General InformationOr...

1 Tribal Council Member Open Seat

There is an open seat on tribal council. Anyone eighteen or older and a member in good standing may apply. Cowlitz Indian Tribe tribe tribal council is the governing body, elected to oversee the government of the tribe.Time Commitment: 2...

1 open Weavers Committee Seat

Any member 18 years old or older and a member in good standing may apply.Attention all Cowlitz! We have one 2-year term seat open on our weavers committee. We ask that you are experienced in weaving cultural significant materials. Are ab...

Enrollment Committee Yearly Election of Officers

POSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Enrollment Committee ChairTitle: Enrollment Committee Vice-ChairTitle: Enrollment Committee SecretaryLocation: Longview, WAClassification: Part-Time, Meetings monthlySalary Range: Stipend per meeting

Time Immemorial Curriculum Committee

Summary of this committee: The role of each individual is to evaluate legislation, determine what resources exist to cover costs of editing and/or developing Time Immemorial curriculum that can be used across school districts in our abor...

To all Cowlitz tribal members: 4/11/2024

4/11/2024 To all Cowlitz tribal members: All official notices from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe will be from the administration with our official logo and on letterhead. We do understand that others are mailing items and some of you assu...

We want to remind all Veterans and Servicemembers that you are not alone. We are here for you.

We want to remind all Veterans and Servicemembers that you are not alone. We are here for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our doors are open, and our hearts are ready to listen. Sometim...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Announces Return of Ancestral Lands Through 'Landback' Partnership with Capitol Land Trust

At Saturday’s General Council meeting, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced that a parcel of ancestral lands in Lewis County has been returned to the Tribe through a “Landback” partnership with Capitol Land Trust, a conservation non-profit...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Introduces New Mobile Treatment Unit to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Western Washington

On Tuesday, October 24 the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and community leaders held a ceremony in Tukwila, WA to celebrate the introduction of a new life-saving mobile Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) van that will provide culturally appropria...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Hosts Traditional Blessing of New Mobile Treatment Van

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Hosts Traditional Blessing of New Mobile Treatment Van Mobile Treatment Model Will Provide Culturally Appropriate Services Wherever Needed Kinswa-Gaiser: 'Cowlitz Partnership with Healthier Here will save lives' ...

The Unseen Power of the Cowlitz Tribe

The Unseen Power of the Cowlitz Tribe By Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader As published in the Vancouver Washington Magazine

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Language Conservancy Announce New Resources to Empower Salish Language Revitalization Efforts

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Language Conservancy Announce New Resources to Empower Salish Language Revitalization Efforts Collaboration Includes Release of Captivating Children's Books and Enhanced Online Dictionary for Cowlitz Coast Sali...

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