Welcome to the T’Kope Kwiskwis Lodge and Chief Seattle Council Longhouse Fund.Visit here regularly for updates regarding the Longhouse.

If you are interested in helping build the new Longhouse, please contact the Lodge Adviser Jason Stewart (253-653-2406), or Fundraising Chair Joyce Johnson (425-644-8027)

New Longhouse Plans Released!

Exciting news! The Longhouse Committee released the new plans that were approved earlier this spring at the February meeting. The current plan calls for a building that is 50’ x 72’. It is modeled after the Wakashan two beam style big house with two large posts at each end of the central area supporting the weight of the roof popular along the coast of B.C. The immense main gallery will have room to hold 350+, a large upgrade from the 144 people capacity of the old structure. Large dressing and storage areas in the rear of the building will double as classrooms for lodge and other events. In addition, attic space will be provided for additional storage.

Your Help is Needed!

With the plans by the ready we are headed to our goal of building the new longhouse at Camp Pigott, but first we need your help. Please consider making a donation  to the Lodge’s Longhouse fund. We are especially looking for in kind donations for construction materials, equipment and construction expertise. The architecture plans, the engineering and the the permits are all being donated, so we have made a huge first step. Help us continue the journey consider a donation today.

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One of these spaces will be use to house the new Lodge Museum. From the out side the structure will look very similar to the old Packard Longhouse, as we are going to use the salvaged planks from the old building. The old dance-screen and the two side screens will all be integrated into the new design.

Last Update June 8th 2008

Next Update June 16th 2008

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