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Vigils for the Indian Child Welfare Act Appeal – URGENT
Bywebmaster March 2, 2019

In October a federal court in Texas struck down the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), what I consider to be an important piece of civil rights legislation for Native families here in the U.S. This important law, passed in 1978, strengthened the legal rights of Indigenous families and specified that when Native children are removed…

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48th Annual First Nations at UW Spring Powwow
Bywebmaster February 27, 2019

Apr 6 at 1 PM – Apr 7 at 11 PM Seattle Center Exhibition Hall 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington 98109 Hosted by First Nations @ UW Come and join us for our annual Spring powwow! We will have a variety of vendors, dancers, and singers. Grand Entry will be at 1pm and 7pm on…

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Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in WashingtonState
Bywebmaster January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Proclamation of Support for Truth and Reconciliation in Washington State There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Indigenous peoples in…

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Treaty Day Film Festival, Jan. 19, 20, Bellingham WA
Bywebmaster January 16, 2019March 15, 2019

Treaty Day Film Festival Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay) Two days of films showcasing the resilience of Indigenous peoples in honor of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855 between the Lummi Nation and the U.S. government. Two features, a series of short films, and panel discussion with filmmakers. Saturday, January 19th2:45 – 5:45 (doors at…

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Support Lummi Nations Hosting of 2019 Tribal Canoe Journey
Bywebmaster January 16, 2019March 15, 2019

CALLING ALL HANDS! Paddle 2 Lummi Community Connections (July 24-28) In the upcoming months we will be raising awareness, fundraising, mobilizing volunteers to help prepare for this event. All hands-on-deck to work together with Lummi Nation to: Raise $300,000 towards the $1.1 million cost Help make handmade gifts as part of the handmade 10,000 that will be…

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