Nisqually Indian Tribe

08/19/2026

Fall is in the air, ever so slightly - chinook in the river, school on the horizon and the 37th Annual Watershed Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. All the family fun with the activities and booths for everyone's favorite price - free. Details below.

08/12/2026

The Nisqually Tribe is collecting donations of the items listed below to take to both fire victims and those fighting the fires
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug 14
and Friday Aug 15.
You will see the U-Hauls parked in front of the Administration Building at 4820 She-Nah-Num Dr. SE Olympia, WA 98513
Thank you!

08/08/2026

The Nisqually Indian Tribe, as host, closed out the night with their songs and dances and as the dawn of Thursday, Aug. 6 appeared, they gifted those in attendance and transfered the totem stick signifying host duties to Saxman for 2027 in Alaska.

08/08/2026

A joyous week of Potlatching and enjoying visiting, songs and dances ended at dawn on Aug. 6 with Nisqually, as host, finishing their protocol and gifting all those in attendance and passing the host stick to Saxman for 2027. Many more to come.
First, see Saxman, the host tribe in 2027, in Alaska, with their Protocol.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Deepest condolences to the Choke family.

08/07/2026

Stormy seas, history, songs and tradition on this year’s tribal canoe journey

08/06/2026

The vendor is changing for the live feed. You just need to refresh your feed from the same spot on the Canoe Journey website. Still Free!!
No cost!!

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is proud to host the 2026 Canoe Journey....

08/05/2026

Stay hydrated. Take care of young and
old, especially.

A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AUGUST 8 AT 9PM. Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s are expected.

Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain Weather-Ready. weather.gov/safety/heat-during