The name Makah was attributed to the Tribe by the neighboring tribes, meaning вЂњpeople generous with foodвЂќ in the Salish language. The Makah Tribe has called the spectacular Neah Bay, Washington area home since time immemorial. You may visit the following websites for updates: We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding continued patronage in the future. The Makah Cultural and Research Center (Museum) will be closed until further notice effective March 16, 2020. The Shi Shi Trail and Cape Flattery Trail will be closed to the general public until further notice, as well as the 3 rd Beach trail commonly used for surfing activities. Hobuck Bea ch Resort and The Cape Resort will be closed to customers until further notice. The rapid changes with regard to COVID-19 are a public health concern and the Makah Tribe is carefully monitoring this outbreak and coordinating with Tribal, County and State emergency management agencies as the situation develops. The Makah Tribal Council, after careful consideration, has determined the need to implement appropriate measures to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Makah people and the Neah Bay community. In response to the confirmed person-to-person spread of COVID-19 in Washington State, We are not providing marine fuel to non residents until further notice. The Makah Marina and boat launch are closed to non residents until further notice. We are closed to all non tribal fishing and entry by land or sea is not permitted. Tr ails on the reservation (Cape Flattery, Shi Shi Beach) are closed to visitors until further notice. Those who are not permitted for entry will be turned around at our checkpoint. The reservation remains closed near the east boundary on Highway 112. The Council will reevaluate the status of the closure in January 2022. Despite its challenges then and now, Native Americans continue to hold on to their heritage and thrive as a community.After careful consideration, the Makah Tribal Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Makah Reservation. The Indian reservation system was originally established as a result of the greed and prejudice of early American settlers and the federal government. Many people leave the reservations for urban areas in search of employment and improved living conditions. Infant mortality rates are significantly higher for Indians than for whites, and alcohol and drug abuse is on the rise. Many Native Americans die from lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Health care on reservations is provided through Indian Health Services, but itвЂ™s underfunded and, in some cases, practically non-existent. Housing is overcrowded and often below standards, and many people on the reservations are stuck in a cycle of poverty. The BIA is responsible for improving their quality of life, providing them with economic opportunities and improving their assets which the BIA holds in trust.Дespite their efforts, living conditions on reservations arenвЂ™t ideal and are often compared to that of a third-world country.

On many reservations, the main sources of revenue are tourism and gambling.ДЄccording to the BIA, 567 federally-recognized American Indian tribes and Alaskan natives reside in the United States.

They handle most reservation-related obligations but depend on the federal government for financial support.