Governor's Heritage Award - Elaine Grinnell

Elaine Grinnell is an elder of the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe. She is a historian, storyteller, and cook; preparing traditional dishes for tribal functions. In addition, she teaches classes in Native American drum making, basketry and cooking. She most recently began working as a cultural specialist in the S'Klallam language program, after retiring from the Port Angeles school district. Elaine is a former president and current board member of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association and has presented as a storyteller and basketweaver at conferences including the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.