Tribal perspectives on environment, health to be offered at Peninsula College in May

Elaine Grinnell ()

Elaine Grinnell ()

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College Instruction and the House of Learning Longhouse will sponsor a series of free events to “explore the connections between health and the environment through tribal perspectives.”

The schedule of Tuesday activities, all at the Port Angeles campus at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., through the month of May is:

■   Tuesday, May 3 — Elaine Grinnell, an elder of the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe, will speak on native perspectives on health from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the J47 conference room at the Pirate Union Building (PUB).

■   Tuesday, May 17 — Valerie Segrest of the Muckleshoot tribe will tell of health and tribal food sustainability projects from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the J47 PUB conference room.

■   Tuesday, May 31 — Robert Elofson, the Elwha River restoration director for the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, will lead a tour and share tribal perspectives on the restoration at a site on the river from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Transportation will be available from Peninsula College to the site on the river.

To reserve a spot on the May 31 field trip, or for more information, contact Sadie Crowe at 360-417-7992 or longhouse@pencol.edu.

More in News

“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Nov. 30 at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)
Body of missing person found in Sol Duc Valley

Remains believed to be St. Louis woman

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts a tour for interested visitors on Thursday. The lighthouse was built in 1878 when Congress approved $8,000 for the light and foghorns. Although the facility is still an active U.S. Coast Guard station, the equipment is monitored and operated remotely and no keepers are present. Regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays will resume in May. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lighthouse tour

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse… Continue reading

EMT Teresa DeRousie, center, was recognized for her long service to Clallam County Fire District 2. Presenting the award were Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Denton, left, and Chief Jake Patterson. (Clallam County Fire District 2)
Clallam 2 Fire Rescue hosts awards banquet

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue recognized career and volunteer members during… Continue reading

Construction set to begin on new marine life center in Port Angeles

Groundbreaking event scheduled for April 8 at Pebble Beach Park

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Rowing on the Strait

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory… Continue reading

Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)
Lack of snow has impact at Hurricane Ridge

Water equivalent well below average for February

Port Angeles secures grant to aid in salmon recovery

State Department of Commerce to provide city with $109,000

Tickets still available for United Way of Clallam County fundraiser

Pajamas are encouraged, teddy bears are optional and comfort… Continue reading

Interviews set for hospital board

At least seven candidates up for commissioner seat

Port Angeles asks for fee to cover lodging tax contracts

Resolution sent to committee for administrative costs