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Woope Omnic’iye

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Posted on November 1, 2022 | Leave a comment

“For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
-Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotake)

“Stay the course.”
-Uncle BIlly Frank Jr.
November is American Indian Heritage Month. Happy Veterans Day!

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From Chief Arvol Lookinghorse

Posted on October 8, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 | Leave a comment
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Squaxin Park Oct. 10
Join the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia to celebrate Indigenous culture, history, and communities from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. The event will be held at the newly renamed Squaxin Park, 2600 East Bay Drive NE.

“It’s fitting that this year’s celebration will be held at Squaxin Park,” said Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby. “The renaming of the former Priest Point Park and this Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration are exciting steps in the fulfillment of the City’s accord and commitment with the Squaxin Island Tribe to promote a healthy exchange of cultures.”

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. On Tuesday, October 4, the Olympia City Council will be joined by Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris Peters in consideration of a proclamation to recognize the October 10, 2022 holiday.

“This is a powerful and healing day for the Squaxin People. Together we reflect on our rich history, while recognizing the resilience of our people through colonization and assimilation as well as celebrating our strength through self-determination and a strong culture,“ said Peters. “We are honored to celebrate this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Squaxin Park and to share this celebration with the local community. This is a testament to the great partnerships that have been created between the City, the local community, and the Squaxin People.”

Parking at Squaxin Park is limited. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, take an Intercity Transit bus, or use a complimentary event shuttle service at the east side of the Olympia Farmer’s Market District parking lot using the identified shuttle parking spaces. The shuttle will run every half hour starting at 11 a.m., with the last shuttle pickup at 2 p.m. Call 360.753.8343 for shuttle details.

Squaxin Park is the new name for the formerly named Priest Point Park. The new name serves to remind the community that this area was home to the Squaxin Island Tribe people for thousands of years before non-tribal residents came to the area. The park is cherished by the Squaxin Island Tribe and Olympia community for its beautiful and restorative natural landscape and amenities.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration attendees can look forward to cultural performances, speakers and educational activities. Families are welcome. For information on future events like this, sign up to receive City of Olympia Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e-newsnotices.

Contact
Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist
Parts, Arts and Recreation
360.753.8343
osalazar@ci.olympia.wa.us

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Uncle Eddie Little Crow on “Make No Bones About It.” This Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 4pm.

Posted on July 29, 2022 | Leave a comment

Eddie Little Crow, a Dakota Elder speaks about his language, identity, culture, and various topics of indigenous wisdom.

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Make No Bones About It! Raven says happy winter!

Posted on December 19, 2020 | Leave a comment

Here’s wishing you all a better 2021. Stay close to the earth. Chose Earth. All of our loyalty should be to the earth. Have a great winter! Be safe and be well and as they say wear your mask, wash your hands, and think your way through. Many blessings!

Redbone

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Erica Tremblay on Make No Bones About It. Nov 3rd, 2019 4pm

Posted on November 3, 2019 | Leave a comment

Erica Tremblay is an Indigenous filmmaker and member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma. Her projects have screened at 60+ film festivals and her work has been featured on CNN and the Independent Film Channel. Erica’s films explore topics including violence against Indigenous women, restorative justice and issues impacting the two-spirit community. She has worked with many grassroots organizations,

including the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, the Alaska Native Women’s Coalition and the Monument Quilt Project. Erica was recently honored as a 40 Under 40 Native American and received a 2018 Sundance Native Lab Fellowship for her short film, “Little Chief”. She is currently studying her Indigenous language on the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve in Ontario.

https://www.erica-tremblay.com/

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C. Wade Green on Make No Bones About It. September 1, 2019 4pm

Posted on September 1, 2019 | Leave a comment

I am C. Wade Greene, traditional name TEW*HEW*HA*AHTSEE. I am from the village of wa’atch, one of the 5 villages of makah. My father’s father’s father come from here. I come from a line of singers and speakers and MC’s. My mother’s family comes from ba’adah another one of makahs 5 villages. I began as a Carver. Masks, paddles rattles and ceremonial headdress masks. In 2002 i began 2 dimensional work and began a company NATIVES WEAR, silk screened clothing with native designs. At the same time i started working with silver gold and copper. I have made vests, dance shawls and traditional dance gear. Made huge murals and carved totem poles as well as tiny masks and mini pieces. Even as an instructor i have never stopped being a student. Learning never ceases.

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Paul Chiyokten Wagner, Saanich Nation on “Make No Bones About It.” August 18th, 2019 4-6pm

Posted on August 18, 2019 | Leave a comment

Paul Chiyokten Wagner is an internationally performing presenter of traditional songs and stories of his Coast Salish tribal ancestors. Che oke ten is a member of the Wsaanich (Saanich) Tribe of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

https://www.sacredbreath.ca/bio

Tune in KAOS 89.3fm

http://www.kaosradio.org

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Tara Trudell on Make No Bones About It. June 30,2019 5pm

Posted on June 27, 2019 | Leave a comment

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

As a multimedia artist, I weave poetry, photography, film, and audio components into my work in order to express creative visions that address social issues. It is vital my role as an artist that I represent and advocate for earth and humanity in an effort to stimulate action. As a photographer, I approach photography with a humanistic sensibility in order to discuss and address important social issues especially dealing with the border between the USA and Mexico.

I write poetry to address these troubling issues and to bring a vocal element to my views. I then roll the poem into paper beads, which allows me to transfer the words on paper into energy and action.

Each bead becomes a prayer to honor the word and the subject of the poem. This process provides me an opportunity to connect with my purpose as an artist and to further the changes that I hope will take place in the world.

https://www.taraevonnetrudell.com

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