Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

09/14/2026

Happening tomorrow! Location: 601 Linden street, Toppen*sh WA 98948

Celebrate our youth and traditions!

The Yakama Nation Tribal School invites family, friends, and community members to the Wíwnu ku Tmísh (First Pickers Celebration) on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026.

Come help us honor and recognize our first-time pickers! Everyone is highly encouraged to wear traditional regalia.

Schedule of Events:
9:00 am: Wáashat Services
10:00 am: Recognition Ceremony
11:00 am: Lunch
Location: The Eagles Nest

We hope to see you all there to support our students! For more information, visit Yakama.org.

09/14/2026

Yakama Nation Emergency Management staff Elizabeth Sanchey and Eva Tulee recently met with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency in Spokane to discuss ways to better support Tribal communities impacted by wildfires. The meeting brought together more than 20 leaders from the Yakama, Spokane, and Colville Tribes to share insights on the challenges facing Tribal nations during wildfire season. Their input is helping shape a regional plan to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities across FEMA Region 10, which serves four states and 271 Tribal nations.

09/11/2026

Yakama Nation Fisheries' Environmental Section invites you to participate in a Culture + Climate Art Contest. Winners will be selected on December 15th, 2026. Please note this is a three part flyer designed to simplify registration.

Through art and culture, this contest will demonstrate and highlight observations of environmental change from the perspectives of Yakama members and all surrounding communities.

Three flyers will be shared together, each containing separate information about the Culture + Climate art contest.

The first flyer contains your prompt/inspiration: What does a shared future between Culture and Climate look like to you?

The second flyer contains the QR code to enter the contest. Project Coordinator Cayla Jones will assist anyone unable to use the QR code. There are no right or wrong answers! Please provide your most respectful and honest feedback.

The third flyer contains the rules for the Culture + Climate art contest.

Direct any questions or concerns to Project Coordinator Cayla Jones.

[email protected]

09/08/2026

Washington State Emergency Management is conducting intakes for residents affected by the White Swan fires. If you qualify, you can receive direct financial help through the state's Individual Assistance (State IA) program.

This funding includes the Household Needs Grant, which provides cash assistance to help cover temporary housing, groceries, and essential supplies.

📅 In-Person Intake Event
Representatives will be on-site to help you apply in person:
• Dates: Thursday, September 10 & Friday, September 11, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: White Swan Clinic, 80 Birdsong Lane, White Swan, WA

📋 Grant Amounts
• $750 for a 1-person household
• $1,500 for a household of 2–4 people
• Up to $2,250 for a household of 5+ people

🔍 Who Qualifies?
• You must live within the fire perimeter area.

💻 Other Ways to Apply
• Online: Submit your application at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistance
• Phone: Call 2-1-1 for step-by-step guidance.

📲 Please SHARE this post to make sure everyone in the White Swan area knows where and when to get help.

09/08/2026

⚠️ CLOSURE NOTICE: Emergency Operations Center

Please be advised that the Emergency Operations Center at The Sprung Structure (150 Robbins Rd., Toppen*sh, WA) is CLOSED TODAY, Tuesday, September 8, due to a staff shortage.

We will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, at 12:00 PM (noon).

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

09/04/2026

🔥 Fire Disaster Relief Available

The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington is offering immediate financial relief to individuals and families impacted by recent fires.

Funds are available to help you purchase essential everyday items and secure vital resources, including:

•Food & Groceries
•Emergency Housing & Lodging
•Clothing
•Transportation Assistance

If you or someone you know has been affected and needs support, please reach out right away.

📞 Questions? Contact Mayra Licea at (509) 575-6114 for more information on how to apply.

09/04/2026

There are a few upcoming office closures throughout the Yakama Nation government for holiday observances - please see attached list for more information. Thank you for your understanding.

09/03/2026

📢 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Sprung Structure Hours & Closure Update 📢

Please note the following changes to our schedule:

✅ Friday, September 4, 2026
The EOC will close at 1:00 PM as staff will be released early for the day.

✅ Saturday Hours
Effective immediately, the EOC will be closed on Saturdays due to limited deliveries and reduced service demand.

✅ Labor Day Hours (Monday, September 7, 2026)
We will be OPEN from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

✅ Temporary Closure for Cleaning & Restocking
The EOC will close at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and reopen at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This will allow staff time to clean, organize, and restock our shelves.

✅ Regular Hours Beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026
Monday through Friday
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📞 Emergency Assistance
If you have an emergency while the EOC is closed, please contact (509) 945-2939.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the EOC and our community. ❤️

09/02/2026

🚨 Important Community Notice: Temporary Closure 🚨

The Yakama Nation Commodity Foods Program will be temporarily closed next week from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 2026.

Here are the key details for our community:

Why: Crews are completing necessary interior pipe installation work.
LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program services remain fully open.
Contact: Mary Wahpat at (509) 865-5121 ext. 4536 for information.

We appreciate your understanding while we make these facility improvements! Please share this post to help inform your friends and family.

09/01/2026

📢 Notice: Pinashukt (Enrollment) Program Hours of Operation

The Pinashukt (Enrollment) Program will continue to operate on the following schedule until further notice:

🕘 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

🕘 Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

🚪 Closed daily for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

⚫ Burial Assistance: To arrange burial assistance outside of regular business hours or during office closures, please contact the Yakama Nation Tribal Police at (509) 865-2933.

Thank you for your understanding.