Lummi

Lummi Indians

The Lummi Indians, also known as Há-lum-mi or Nuh-lummi, are part of the coastal division of the Salishan linguistic family and spoke a dialect similar to the Songish of Vancouver Island. Historically located near Bellingham Bay and the Nooksack River, they established various villages and fishing stations in the region. Their population, estimated at around 1,000 in 1780, fluctuated over the years, with recorded numbers showing 412 in 1905 and 661 in 1937. The Lummi River in Washington carries their name today.

Lummi Tribe

The Lummi Tribe, a Salish group located near Bellingham Bay in northwest Washington, historically occupied islands east of Vancouver Island. Their language is distinct from neighboring Nooksak, aligning with the Songish dialect. By 1905, the Lummi population was recorded at 412 and they fell under the jurisdiction of the Tulalip school superintendent. Their former villages included Hutatchl, Lemaltcha, Statshum, and Tomwhiksen, with connections to the Klalakamish band from Orcas Island.