Jeremy Takala, known as Pax’una’shut in the Yakama Nation, is of the Kahmiltpah Band (Rock Creek) located on the Columbia River and a proud descendant of Hopi. He was nominated in 2020 to serve as a Tribal Councilman for Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. He currently chairs… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Redistricting Commission is currently in the process of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts. Over the past five months, the Commission has hosted or participated in more than 50 community information sessions, a community survey, and seven public forums to gather feedback from the public about the… [ Keep reading ]
Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of nine members to the City’s new Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC). Established by legislation, the IAC includes representation from the area’s diverse Indigenous communities and establishes a critical step forward in strengthening the City of Seattle’s relationship with American Indian, Alaska Native,… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was raised by my grandparents on the Nez Perce reservation in Idaho. I graduated from Lake Oswego High School, where I was recruited to play basketball at Illinois State. After college, I moved around trying to find the perfect balance with work… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am Suzanne Sailto, a Snoqualmie Tribal member and an elected member of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council. I was born in Toppenish, WA, but I lived everywhere nationwide due to my father being in the military. I have lived in Italy, Germany, Virginia, New… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve held many roles as I explored my passion for community empowerment over the years: artist, museum educator, art administrator, grantmaker, selection panelist, board member, writer, speaker, teacher, curator, manager, bookkeeper, and countless other odd jobs required with on-the-ground grassroots organizing. Using Indigenous… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chippewa-Cree. I am a father of three and have been married for 20 years. I’ve worked for Chief Seattle Club for over 7 years. I consider it a blessing to be… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am mom to a beautiful 8-year-old boy, Elyas Lucero, and wife to Melinda Garay (we were married one month before Prop 8 was overturned in CA). I am daughter to Lawrence and Mary Lucero and sister to Edward Lucero. I was born… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is cece hoffman. I am a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, with tribal ancestry also amongst the Nimiipuu and Ojibwe peoples. My parents are Cara Thompson (CTUIR and Nimiipuu) and Shay Hoffman (Ojibwe). I grew up… [ Keep reading ]
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Bremerton, Washington. I found out that my Great Grandmother’s family had left the Port Madison Reservation because an Indian Agent approached my Great Great Grandfather and told him he needed to send his kids to a boarding school…. [ Keep reading ]
