Jamestown Family Health Clinic

December 5, 2011 Kay 3 comments

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe opened a new family health clinic in Sequim in July 2010. It is set back off Fifth Avenue and serves both the Tribe and the broader community. If my fascination with totems hasn’t worn out your interest in them, here’s a closer shot of the totem pole in front of the health clinic.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any information about this totem. The colors and styling look Tlingit to me but this is strictly by comparison with a Tlingit totem at the 7 Cedars Casino. I’d welcome any details if there are locals who may know about its style or story.

Businesses, General, Jamestown S'Klallam, Photos by Kay Jamestown Medical Center, Jamestown S'Klallam

Comments

Written by Paul in Powell River about 6 months ago.

Great totem! The S’Klallam are a Coast Salish peoples, one would think they’d erect a totem in keeping with their own traditions, but who knows.
Written by Betty about 5 months ago.

There is a brochure available in the clinic waiting room that gives all of the information about the totem and the story behind it.
Written by Kay about 5 months ago.

Thank you, Betty. I’ll have to stop by and check it out.