Citizenship is an important aspect of nationhood. By exercising
the right to determine who can be a citizen, the continuity and
integrity of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, an independent
sovereign, are assured. By becoming a citizen of the Tribe, an
individual obtains the rights and benefits of citizenship in the
Swinomish Tribal Community, which maintains a unique status and
special relationship to the federal government. The Swinomish
Enrollment Officer is tribal member Leon John.
The Enrollment Committee meets every third Wednesday of the month.
At these meetings, the committee reviews enrollment applications.
The third weekend in March is our Annual General Council Meeting,
at which the General Council votes on whether individuals can
become citizens in the Tribe. Individuals who are successfully
approved by the General Council participate in a Swearing In
Ceremony.
Hours of operation
Mon.-Wed. 8 AM-6 PM | Thu. 8 AM-5:30 PM | prepare and issue ID's: Wed. & Thu. 3-5 PM