Chief Mike Wyse of the Snuneymuxw Nation has announced that the Tribal Canoe Journey 2020, the Paddle to Snuneymuxw has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Category Archives: Healthy Lifestyle
Overcoming the “Quarantine Blues” by Jason Douglas
Most, if not all of us, are new to a government-imposed lockdown. Making the situation even harder, is the across-the-board unemployment that many Washington state citizens are experiencing, now. Continue reading
Learning the medicine of Native plants by Kalvin Valdillez
“Each of these plants, they all have different purposes,” said Tulalip tribal member Shane McLean. “The sage is good for individual work, for personal prayers, and the cedar is good for clearing out bad energy. Continue reading
Swinomish Program Connects Modern Science with Traditional Cultural Values
The Swinomish Tribe is educating the next generation of natural resources managers through an indigenous science program called Between Two Worlds. Continue reading
Camas meadow a teacher for future generations by Michael Rios
Tribal elders led a planting ceremony that included University of Washington students, faculty, and visitors on the afternoon of December 3. In the spirit of growing partnerships and sharing the importance of land cultivation, the memorable gathering occurred near the new Burke Museum’s entrance. Home to a future Camas meadow. Continue reading