by Michaela Vendiola | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Let’s Talk ‘Protect Thacker Pass’ and Other Native Environmental Justice Movements “Protect Mother Earth” “Land Back” “Mní Wičóni (Water Is Life)” “Protect Thacker Pass” Photo...
by Michaela Vendiola | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
dxʷtalx̌cut – mental health in Lushootseed haʔɬ x̌əčil – behavioral health in Lushootseed May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health as well as emotional well-being are often tied to cultural traditions...
by Michaela Vendiola | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The pow wow season has begun in Coast Salish territory (spring and summer) and it is an exciting time to get to see Native culture in action. Whether it is a one-day pow wow or a three-day long pow wow, all are fun, vibrant, and a time of celebration with unique songs...
by Michaela Vendiola | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
The late Billy Frank Jr. was a Nisqually tribal member and is most commonly known as one of the major Native leaders during the ‘Fish Wars’ of the 1960s – 1970s that occurred in Washington State. Billy Frank Jr. was first arrested at age 14 for...
by Michaela Vendiola | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Language Revitalization – Traditional Dialects and Native Language Resurgancies Tribal nations across Indian Country have built up Native language revitalization efforts in their nations with the purpose of retaining, rebuilding, and strengthening the...
