Rarely or never does one read about American Indian Tribes in Europe .
So I was pleasantly surprised to find this positive piece of information.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation is located on the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State.
The House of Knowledge is the realization of a dream for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.
The project consists of a new Longhouse, Education Center, future Elder Center and future Library. The heart and soul of the complex is the Longhouse.
It’s cedar clad exterior and interior walls enclose a vast performance space and built-in wood seating, supported by a frame of Douglas Fir log columns and beams. 
The House of Knowledge is the first such building of it’s kind in over 100 years for the S’Klallam Tribe. This project is a collaboration between Johnston Architects and Cutler Anderson Architects
13threads // Apr 24, 2010 at 15:35
Hi Marion, you have an uncanny ability to stir so many memories. In a previous life, as an anthropology major, I had a huge interest in the culture, life and art of this area and many years later Douglas and I toured there and the Olympic Peninsula. To go see this incredible Longhouse would be a great excuse to revisit this wonderful part of the world which as you stated, we hear very little of. It looks amazing!
Marion Pannekoek // Apr 26, 2010 at 19:15
Lois… I do hope I stirred some happy memories…