by Michaela Vendiola | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a story that is commonly told to Native children in Coast Salish territory tribes. It is a spooky tale with many lessons embedded throughout the story. The audience is traditionally for Native people and specifically Native kids, so when I say...
by Michaela Vendiola | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Understanding 988: A Lifeline for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support Each year, September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month and is a time to raise awareness about this important issue. In response to the public health crisis, a crisis hotline has been...
by Michaela Vendiola | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tribal Welcomes: What are they and why do we do them? When North Sound ACH hosts large partner convenings and events, the Tribal Liaison is typically asked to find someone to do an opening for the convening or event. The Tribal Liaison asks tribal leaders and/or...
by Michaela Vendiola | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Question: I would love to know about the Elder programs. What services are available and intergenerational programs? Each tribe has its own elder programs and support services for tribal members who are of elder age. Tribes offer a variety of services ranging from...
by Michaela Vendiola | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
North Sound is home to eight Tribal nations who have inhabited this land since time immemorial: Lummi Nation, Nooksack Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Upper Skagit Tribe, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, and...
