At a glance
The basics about Nisqually Indian Tribe. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Headquarters
- Olympia, WA
- Tribal office
- 4820 She-Nah-Num Drive SE, Olympia, WA 98513
- Region
- BIA Northwest Region, Puget Sound Agency
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Language
Nisqually
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Government
Chairman James Slape Jr.
- Elected
- September 5, 2026
- Next election
- May 1, 2027
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (360) 456-5221
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Economy and sources of income
- Red Wind Casino · Gaming operation
About Nisqually Indian Tribe
Nisqually Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in Washington. The current Chairman is James Slape Jr.. Members can find help with housing, health care, scholarships and jobs and training through the offices on record for Nisqually Indian Tribe. Languages named: Nisqually. Nisqually Indian Tribe lists 1 Nation-owned business on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Olympia, Chairman James Slape Jr., main phone (360) 456-5221
- Services American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start, through the Head Start Office; General Assistance eligibility by status
- Health Nisqually Tribal Health Clinic, Olympia, (360) 459-5312, and 52 more clinics in Washington eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Puget Sound Agency Opening soon
- Jobs Indian and Native American Employment and Training (WIOA Section 166), through the Workforce Development Office Opening soon
- Businesses Red Wind Casino
- Events Events: Events Opening soon
- News and announcements News and announcements: Squalli Absch Newsletters and Tribal Announcements
Help available near Nisqually Indian Tribe
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Puget Sound Agency (425) 622-9158 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Health care
Indian Health Service health care
Health Services Indian Health Service See the clinic: address, phone and links → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Puget Sound Agency (425) 622-9158 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Jobs and training
Indian and Native American Employment and Training (WIOA Section 166)
Workforce Development U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration) See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Washington
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Nisqually Tribal Health Clinic Health Center · Tribal 4816 She-Nah-Num Drive SE, Olympia, WA 98513 (360) 459-5312 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Health Services This Nation's own clinic
- Takopid Indian Health Center Health Center · Tribal 2209 E 32nd St, Tacoma, WA 98404 (253) 593-0232 21 miles
- Puyallup Tribal Integrative Medicine Health Center · Tribal 3700 Pacific Highway E, Fife, WA 98424 (253) 382-6300 21 miles
Nearby Nisqually Indian Tribe
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Puyallup Tribe 20 miles away
- Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation 21 miles away
- Chehalis Tribe 27 miles away
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 31 miles away
- Skokomish Indian Tribe 31 miles away
Health clinics
- Nisqually Tribal Health Clinic (360) 459-5312 Under 1 mile away
- Takopid Indian Health Center (253) 593-0232 21 miles away
- Puyallup Tribal Integrative Medicine (253) 382-6300 21 miles away
- Chehalis Family Services (360) 709-1628 27 miles away
- Chehalis Community Clinic (360) 273-5504 27 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Nisqually Indian Tribe
Within about 20 miles of Nisqually Indian Tribe.
- All 22
- Construction 5
- Professional and technical services 5
- Personal and repair services 3
- Business support and cleaning services 2
- Manufacturing 2
- Education and training 1
- Transportation 1
- Other kinds of business 3
Construction 5
- Evergreen Revive And Remodel LLC Native-owned 6 miles away
- Macnak-Saybr Jv3 Native-owned 12 miles away
- Thompson Electrical Constructors Inc Native-owned 16 miles away
- Tunista Construction LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
- Sewertechs, LLC Native-owned 20 miles away
Professional and technical services 5
- Kauffman And Associates, Inc Native-owned 11 miles away
- Alocal Solutions LLC Native-owned 14 miles away
- Coast To Coast Solutions, LLC Native-owned 16 miles away
- Alutiiq Operations Services, LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
- Levi Holdings LLC Native-owned 20 miles away
Personal and repair services 3
- Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative Native-owned 8 miles away
- Northwest Air & Safety LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
- Ckd & Associate LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
Business support and cleaning services 2
- Total Property Services LLC Native-owned 15 miles away
- Pnw Blue Line Services LLC Native-owned 16 miles away
Manufacturing 2
- Color Graphics Screenprinting, Inc. Native-owned 13 miles away
- Alutiiq General Contractors, LLC Native-owned 17 miles away
Education and training 1
See all Education and training near Nisqually Indian Tribe →Transportation 1
See all Transportation near Nisqually Indian Tribe →Quick facts
- State
- Washington
Leadership
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James Slape Jr.Chairman
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 4820 She-Nah-Num Drive SE, Olympia, WA 98513
- Phone
- (360) 456-5221
- BIA agency
- Puget Sound Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Head Start(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Health Services(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Puget Sound Agency (425) 622-9158
- Workforce Development(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Nisqually Indian Tribe
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Northwest
About this Nation
- Treaties
- Treaty of Medicine Creek
- Language
- Nisqually
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- The current Chairman of Nisqually Indian Tribe is James Slape Jr..
- Where is Nisqually Indian Tribe located?
- Nisqually Indian Tribe is located in Washington. Its BIA region is Northwest.
- Is Nisqually Indian Tribe federally recognized?
- Yes. Nisqually Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- The official website of Nisqually Indian Tribe is www.nisqually-nsn.gov.
- What help is available near Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- Local offices on record for Nisqually Indian Tribe: Housing help, Health care, Financial aid and scholarships and Jobs and training. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Is there a health clinic for Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- Health care for Nisqually Indian Tribe is listed through Health Services (Indian Health Service). Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Which languages are named for Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- The languages named for Nisqually Indian Tribe are: Nisqually.
- What is near Nisqually Indian Tribe?
- Listed near Nisqually Indian Tribe: 5 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 13 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Nisqually Indian Tribe post online?
- Nisqually Indian Tribe has official pages on YouTube.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
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Sources
- www.nisqually-nsn.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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