Podcasts about lummi nation

An interview with Jewell James, Master Carver and Director of the Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office with the Lummi Nation

The new documentary, Resident Orca, brings viewers inside the very personal work of Tribal elder Squil-le-he-le Raynell Morris and her allies as they fight for Sk'aliCh'ehl-tenaut's, also known as Tokitae, release. In recent years, people of the Lummi Nation tried to secure the return of the orca to her home waters, the Salish Sea. They consider her a family member. Sk'aliCh'ehl-tenaut's story gained national attention as efforts to get her home ramped up. And you may be familiar with the sad ending to her life – but you’ve never seen Sk'aliCh'ehl-tenaut's story like this. The movie will play at Pickford Film Center on Saturday January 25. Guest: Squil-le-he-le Raynell Morris, Tribal Elder with the Lummi Nation Sarah Sharkey Pierce, co-director of Resident Orca Simon Schneider, co-director and cinematographer of Resident Orca Relevant Links: Resident Orca website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis shares her trailblazing journey to the highest court of her state. In conversation with host MC Sungaila, she shares her experience serving as a tribal court judge for three different tribes (the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, and the Lummi Nation), as well as on the Washington Superior Court bench. Her time as a tribal judge taught her to stand up for the rule of law (even if it cost her personally, in the form of expulsion from her own tribal home) and how cultural understanding and empathy play an important role in judicial systems and decision-making. This is an extraordinary and inspiring episode. One you do not want to miss.

Join our Indigenous Connections Ministry Team as we welcome Guest Speaker Phreddie Lane from the Lummi Nation. Phreddie will reflect on indigenous ceremonies, rituals, and social actions that are conducive to healing, such as the Annual Gathering of the Eagles. Our Share the Plate will benefit the Friends of the San Juans. 

Guest Beth Brownfield speaks about the process of her remarkable life over 80 years and how she was shaped as a young person to become the grandmother and civic activist that she is today. Host Joy Gilfilen has been learning from Beth about the Doctrine of Discoveries, the Reservation Schools and how this ties back to her ancestral heritage. Wisdom comes with the lived experience of learning the stories about how three of her Grandmothers were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials; the early military and slavery influences of her family impacted how she engaged in civics, education, business and more. Beth has been significant locally in supporting the Lummi Nation,

Send us a textThe UNFILTERED trio of Debora Juarez, Omari Salisbury and Enrique Cerna discuss the shocking indictment earlier this month of a Seattle anti-violence advocate and her family members for allegedly being a part of a multi-state fentanyl drug trafficking organization. Among the 14 people indicted, Marty Jackson, the executive director of the SE Network Safety Net, a community group that is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. The U.S. Attorney's Office says the indictments are linked to fentanyl that killed a member of the Lummi Nation in September 2023. Fentanyl has had a disproportionate impact on Indigenous people, and the Native American and Alaska Native populations have the highest drug overdose death rates nationally.UNFILTERED is a production of the Chino Y Chicano Podcast and Converge Media. Read:https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbios.display_file&fileID=gonzalezRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/chinatown-international-district-activist-matt-chan-dead-at-71/Hear Rick Shenkman on the BBC Radio Program Sideways:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xdg0Read: https://www.thedailybeast.com/i-stuck-with-nixon-heres-why-science-said-i-did-itRead: https://www.washcog.org/in-the-news/your-right-to-knowRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-legislatures-sunshine-committee-has-fallen-into-darkness/Read: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/feb/29/weakening-of-state-public-records-act-affects-your-right-to-know-every-day/Read: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/suave-pulitzer-prize/Read: https://pulitzercenter.org/people/maria-hinojosaRead: https://murrow.wsu.edu/symposium/the-edward-r-murrow-achievement-award/Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/sinclair-nixes-univision-affiliation-ending-local-spanish-broadcasts/Read: https://www.chronline.com/stories/group-of-washington-state-faith-and-community-leaders-call-for-cease-fire-in-israel-hamas-war,329305Read: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/us/lahaina-fire-families.html#:~:text=The%20F.B.I.,survivors%20wonder%20what%20comes%20next.: Read:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/apr/15/fentanyl-involved-in-more-...

In this podcast, Amadon DellErba interviews Dr. Wendsler Nosie, former Chairman and Councilman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and founding member of Apache Stronghold (http://www.apache-stronghold.com/) Apache Stronghold recently embarked on a cross continent prayer journey beginning in the Lummi Nation, north of Seattle, WA. The journey culminates September 11, 2024 when Apache Stronghold will file an appeal at the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Learn more about this important spiritual battle and follow the prayer journey online: https://www.instagram.com/protectoakflat/ We are in this fight together, as we are one drum, one circle, one prayer. "Nothing You Do Matters, Unless What You Do Matters" Website: http://getrealordietrying.com Anchor: https://anchor.fm/getrealordietrying Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bhiI3d... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getrealordietrying X: https://x.com/RealorDieTrying "Fear is temporary. Victory is eternal."

We continue our PLANTS series with Sadie Olsen, a proud member of the Lummi Nation. Sadie is also a co-founder of Whiteswan Environmental (WE), an Indigenous led 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support community healing through the natural, cultural and historical restoration to the Salish Sea for 7th generation sustainability as a measure of ecological health protection for all. Sadie shares about how WE utilizes plants for programs and tools such as their Field to Classroom Program Curriculum, Digital Ecological Mapping, Stewardship Corps, 13 Moons Food Sovereignty, and Indigenous Public Health. Sadie also gives the audience insight on her own personal experience with plants and how these amazing beings helped her in a time and place where there were no other options. Sadie Olsen is known for her advocacy for the environment, her passion for revitalization of the traditional language of the Lummi People and traditional ways of being. Learning from her elders how to weave cedar and wool and learning about the ecological knowledge which has been passed down, Sadie hopes to help reestablish ancient values in these territories as well as pass on this knowledge to the next generations. Sadie says “I don't like being called an activist, because for me it is just a way of life.”

Host Joy Gilfilen talks with Phreddie Xwenang Lane about how justice connects with the indigenous people of the Salish Sea, and The Gathering of the Eagles events happening in May in the San Juan Islands. Specifically on May 25, the Coast Salish Tribal Canoe Journey will bring four tribal canoes ashore to do sacred ceremonies at WayPoint Park on the banks of Whatcom Creek in downtown Bellingham! People are invited to join the celebrations, the fair and the historical gathering! This is an international potlatch style event as part of the Memorial Day weekend celebrations associated with the Mt. Baker Ski to Sea International Race competition. Freddie talks about his own history as part of the native Coast Salish people being taken from their lands, sent to boarding schools in Oregon, then returned decades later to the land reservations created by the government called the Lummi Nation and the Nooksack Reservation. How does it all work today with different jurisdictions in charge?

The Lummi Nation is among the tribes that continue to face serious threats from the ongoing opioid epidemic, despite their best efforts. Lawmakers in Washington State are poised to allocate millions of dollars in opioid litigation settlement money to Lummi and other tribes in an effort to stem troubling statistics that show Native Americans are overwhelmingly affected by opioid abuse. All across the country, tribes are working to find the most promising opioid treatments funded by dozens of settlements with pharmaceutical giants. We'll check in with the ongoing problem of Native opioid addiction and the best prospects for the $1.5 billion earmarked to help solve it. GUESTS Chairman Anthony Hillaire (Lummi) Andrea Medley (Haida), research associate with Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health  Tim Purdon, partner at Robins Kaplan LLP  

The Lummi Nation is among the tribes that continue to face serious threats from the ongoing opioid epidemic, despite their best efforts. Lawmakers in Washington State are poised to allocate millions of dollars in opioid litigation settlement money to Lummi and other tribes in an effort to stem troubling statistics that show Native Americans are overwhelmingly affected by opioid abuse. All across the country, tribes are working to find the most promising opioid treatments funded by dozens of settlements with pharmaceutical giants. We'll check in with the ongoing problem of Native opioid addiction and the best prospects for the $1.5 billion earmarked to help solve it.

This series is dedicated to learning about the unique and rich history of the W̱SÁNEĆ Saltwater People and their traditional connection to their Salish Sea Homeland including S,DÁYES (South Pender Island). SELILIYE, a W̱SÁNEĆ elder, shares stories about her time as a young girl spent on S,DÁYES, harvesting clams and watching members of her community participating in traditional practices. She will also talk about her involvement and the importance of preserving their traditional SENĆOŦEN language, connections to the Lummi Nation, and some of the challenging situations she faced while attending day school as a child. That, and so much more. This interview has been made possible with funding from: the Capital Regional District, the Pender Island Community Resource Centre, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council/W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, the Pender Islands Museum, and the South Pender Historical Society.

In this episode, Annika Fain interviews Rena Priest. Rena Priest is an enrolled member of the Lhaq'temish (Lummi) Nation. She served two years as Washington State's 6th Poet Laureate (2021-2023). Her work has been recognized with awards and fellowships from the Allied Arts Foundation, Academy of American Poets, Indigenous Nations Poets, University of Washington Libraries, and Nia Tero. She is the author of three books and editor of two anthologies, including I Sing the Salmon Home: Poems from Washington State. Learn more at nwfishpassage.com and renapriest.com. Enjoy!  

Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse spends the hour with Steven Solomon, Sr., a lifelong Lummi fisherman and traditional knowledge holder of the reef net practice. “Reef net fishing is an ancient, sustainable salmon-harvesting technique created and perfected by the Lummi and other Coast Salish Indigenous people over a millennium. Rather than chasing the fish, this technique uses ropes to create an artificial reef that channels fish toward a net stretched between two anchored boats. Fishers observe the water and pull in the net at the right moment, intercepting salmon as they migrate from the Pacific Ocean to the Fraser River near present-day Washington state and British Columbia. Colonialism, government policies, habitat destruction, and declining salmon populations have separated tribes from this tradition. Today, only 12 reef net permits exist, with just one belonging to the Lummi Nation. Many tribal members hope to revive reef net fishing to restore their cultural identity and a sustainable salmon harvest but face difficulties balancing economic realities with preserving what the Lummi consider a sacred heritage.” — Liz Kimbrough, author, “Last of the reef netters: An Indigenous, sustainable salmon fishery,” Mongabay, Nov. 21, 2023: https://bit.ly/3IlGIk9 Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Karen Ramirez (Mayan), Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) 2. Song Title: Freedom Now (feat. Golshifteh Farahani & Arooj Aftab) Artist: Nick Mulvey Album: Freedom Now (released Feb. 13, 2024) Producers: The Parisi Brothers (Ed Sheeran, Fred Again). 3. Song Title: Ambrosia Artist: A Reminiscent Drive Album: Ambrosia (2000) Label: F Communications 4. Song Title: War / No More Trouble (Live at The Pavillon De Paris - 1977) Artist: Bob Marley and the Wailers Album: Gold (2005) Label: Island RecordsAKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

It takes more than just the right tools to carve a totem. Unless they are made by members of one of the traditional totem-carving coastal Pacific tribes, they may appropriating the often sacred symbols and methods those tribes reserve. Totems on public display by cities, schools, museums, and sports teams are coming under new scrutiny. GUESTS Sgwaayaans T.J.  Young (Haida), carver Carey Newman (Kwakwaka'wakw and Stó:lō), master carver, artist, and Impact Chair for Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria Greg Colfax KlaWayHee (Makah), carver and artist Chairman Mike Evans (Snohomish Tribe of Indians) Jewell James (Lummi Nation), master carver

Knowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio How do you use your nonprofit numbers to plan for the future? Knowing where your organization stands with its finances is so important for continuing to grow your impact on the communities you serve. In this episode, I chat with special guest Margaret Chapman Pomponio about how she's using this knowledge to plan for the future sustainability of her nonprofit, West Virginia FREE.   Margaret dives into how she is stepping outside of her comfort zone and using a unique approach to serving the community. She also shares how her nonprofit has shifted its fundraising strategy after looking at the financial trends. Like how WV FREE went from focusing on large donor contributions to individual, year-round contributions. Margaret also chats about how she is overcoming the scarcity mindset we so often see in the nonprofit sector.    About Margaret Before Margaret joined West Virginia FREE in 2002, she had a varied career, from serving two terms in AmeriCorps to working with the Lummi Nation in Washington, waiting tables, and teaching Women and Politics at Western Washington University. When she returned to her native Mountain State, she landed at WV FREE and began to earnestly expand reproductive health, rights, and justice work in her home state. Under Margaret's leadership, WV FREE has successfully expanded its staff and reach and has experienced significant victories for reproductive health rights and justice policy throughout the state and at every level of government in a very challenging political climate. No stranger to fighting battles uphill, Margaret knows that advocacy for reproductive rights, and racial, gender, and economic justice is best done in partnership. She deeply values working in coalition and lifting up new leaders to build power for transformative social change. Read the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary In this episode, you'll learn how the power of knowing your numbers can help you grow your impact and plan for the future, including: Stepping outside of your comfort zone (9:10) Using a unique approach to serve the community (12:30) Leveraging the power of your staff and contractors (17:45) Shifting fundraising strategies to individual contributors (20:50) Incorporating consistent year-round fundraising strategies (23:15) Overcoming scarcity mindset in the nonprofit sector (25:20) Why knowing your numbers grows your impact (32:50)   Teasers “As a leader, we have to recognize what our weaknesses are or how we can improve. And my approach to that is recognize it, say it, and ask for help. I've always been that person. You've got to ask for help.” “It's been really gratifying to have more support. We know there's a lot of untapped potential and it has kind of pushed us to that realization. We really do need to build more support right here in our own state and it's bearing fruit.” “Feeling confident in the numbers is everything. And doing the multi-year outlook gives me so much peace of mind.” “Funders don't want to invest in an organization that isn't managing its finance as well. And to be able to tell the financial story to our donors I think gives a lot of peace of mind.”   Resources West Virginia FREE Website: www.wvfree.org Donate to West Virginia FREE: https://secure.everyaction.com/WDjTe0bHXU6iQi4HR-Rd1g2  FREE Monthly Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/knowing-your-numbers    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!  

Contemporary Native glass art is a dynamic and thriving field, with artists like Dan Friday, Raven Skyriver, and Preston Singletary playing significant roles in pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques and introducing cultural narratives into the world of glass sculpture. ... 1. Dan Friday: Dan Friday's contemporary Native glass art is characterized by its simplicity and deep cultural roots. Drawing inspiration from his Lummi Nation heritage, Friday creates glass sculptures that pay homage to traditional themes such as bears, baskets, feathers, totems, and salmon. His choice of simple forms and subtle silhouettes allows the inherent qualities of the glass to shine through, creating pieces that are both elegant and deeply connected to his cultural background. The combination of furnace sculpting and glass blowing adds a dynamic dimension to his work, highlighting the versatility of the medium. Episode 30: Dan Friday Dan Friday at Blue Rain Gallery 2. Raven Skyriver: Raven Skyriver brings a remarkable level of realism to contemporary Native glass art. With Tlingit heritage as his foundation, Skyriver's hot-sculpted marine mammal sculptures are nothing short of astonishing. The meticulous attention to detail, color, and texture in his work adds a lifelike quality, blurring the lines between glass and nature. Some of his pieces are so realistic that it becomes a challenge to discern whether they are crafted from glass or are actual marine life. Skyriver's art not only showcases technical mastery but also serves as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between tradition and innovation. Episode 62: Raven Skyriver Raven Skyriver at Blue Rain Gallery 3. Preston Singletary: Preston Singletary's contemporary Native glass sculptures stand out for their incorporation of Tlingit imagery and iconography. His work, rooted in themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism, uses hand-blown and sand-carved techniques to convey cultural stories on the glass surface. The use of sandblasting enhances the distinct and subtle qualities of the glass, and the meticulous formline design adds a layer of complexity to the narrative. Singletary's inclusion of totem forms, carved in wood and cast in lead crystal, further showcases his commitment to preserving and evolving traditional artistic practices. Episode 28: Preston Singletary, Raven & the Box of Daylight Preston Singletary at Blue Rain Gallery ... Collectively, these artists contribute to the evolution of Native glass art by seamlessly blending traditional techniques with contemporary themes. Their work serves as a bridge between the past and the present, bringing indigenous narratives to a global audience while pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with the medium of glass. In doing so, they not only celebrate their cultural heritage but also inspire a new generation of artists to explore the limitless possibilities of Native glass art in the modern world. Explore original artwork at blueraingallery.com ... The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

The Lummi Nation declared a state of emergency in September after they lost five tribal members in one week to overdose deaths. Overdose deaths in native communities have been increasing in recent years and American Indian and Alaska Native populations had the highest drug overdose death rates of any racial or ethnic group in both 2020 and 2021, according to the CDC. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

President Joe Biden signed an executive order during the White House Tribal Nations Summit that his administration says will provide tribes with better access to federal funds as part of the ongoing efforts to “heal the wrongs of the past”. Other topics at the summit centered on consultation, climate change, the scourge of fentanyl, and President Biden's endorsement of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy lacrosse team competing under their own flag in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. We'll talk with tribal leaders about the summit and the Biden Administration's track record on its nation-to-nation relationship with tribes. GUESTS Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland (Bay Mills Indian Community), Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs for the U.S. Department of Interior President Mark Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians), Tribal Chairman of the Pechanga Band of Indians and president of the National Congress of American Indians President Buu Nygren (Diné), president of the Navajo Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire (Lummi), chairman of the Lummi Nation Leo Nolan (Akwesasne Mohawk [Wolf Clan]), executive director of Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse  

Washington is leading the nation as a model for the transition to a climate-safe future. People, movements, and politicians across the state have been able to pass landmark policies that benefit local communities, as well as inspire other regions to follow suit. From Seattle's commercial energy codes, to Whatcom County's first-ever ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure, to the statewide Climate Commitment Act, Washington continues to set examples for how progressive climate policies can support a thriving region. As we build on nationwide momentum to reduce carbon emissions, protect our environment, and build community resilience, let's take stock of our successes and determine the most impactful and equitable pathways forward: Who is leading real climate progress in Washington, and how can we support them in climate action that leaves no one in our state behind? State Representative Alex Ramel will moderate a panel of activists and experts who are supporting Washington's diverse communities to build a shared, climate-safe future. Panelists: Todd Paglia, Executive Director, Stand.earth Todd Paglia began his career as an attorney for Ralph Nader, focusing on the environment, consumer protection issues, and holding corporations accountable. As Executive Director of Stand.earth since 1999, his commitment to conservation led a winning campaign to drive Fortune 500 companies including Staples, Williams-Sonoma, 3M, and more to purchase and use recycled paper, and immediately preserve millions more old growth and endangered forests. An avid fisher and skier, Todd's love for the planet drew him to Washington State. He has called Bellingham home for 16 years. Nicole Grant, Director of Government Affairs for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 46 in Seattle Nicole joined 350 Seattle in November 2021 after gaining tremendous strategic grounding and practical knowledge in her 20 years in the labor movement. In her time as Executive Secretary at the Martin Luther King County Labor Council, she led a transition that helped to make the organization more focused on racial, gender, and climate justice — while also invigorating its commitments to the need for working people to have a “great life in greater Seattle.” Nicole is a journeyman electrician with IBEW 46, where she also served as the Executive Director of the Certified Electrical Workers of Washington. Jay Julius, President and Founder, Se'Si'Le Jay is the former Chairman of the Lummi Nation, a full-time fisherman, and a father. Jay was a leader in the fight to protect Xwe'chi'eXen (Cherry Point) and has organized and executed Tribal, local, regional, and national campaigns. A bridge-builder, he uses empathy and storytelling to bring people together. Principal at Julius Consulting LLC, he is also the Founder and President of the organization Se'Si'Le, which offers strategies for integrating ancestral knowledge into policies, projects, and partnerships with the will of right and respectful relations. Moderator: Alex Ramel, Washington State Representative for the 40th District Rep. Alex Ramel joined the Washington legislature in January of 2020. Last year he was elected by his colleagues to the leadership role of Majority Whip. A single parent, he was called to public service to help address the climate and housing crises facing current and future generations. He has served as President of the Kulshan Community Land Trust which helps build and preserve affordable housing. He also led the development of the Community Energy Challenge which brings businesses, utilities, non-profits, and government together to help conserve energy, reduce costs, and create good paying jobs. Rep. Ramel has called Bellingham home for over 20 years. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Stand.earth.

How can a relationship with one animal open the door to the depths of humanity? In this episode, returning guest Kurt Russo shares how he came to see the world through Tokitae, a Southern Resident Orca held captive in the Miami Seaquarium for decades. As he mourns Tokitae's recent death, Kurt reflects on the ways nature gives us signs of the greater mysteries of life. This conversation is equally rooted in the material realities of protecting the Salish Sea, the Snake River, and the more-than-human kin that call those places home, and the spiritual questions that cruelty and disregard for the more-than-human provoke. How has humanity gotten to such a point? Kurt shares guided wisdom about the realities of commodification, ecocide, and the capacity of the human soul for intentional cruelty. How we fight against such darkness matters not just for humanity, but for all with whom we share this precious earth. Kurt Russo is currently the Executive Director of the Indigenous-led nonprofit, Se'Si'Le, that is dedicated to the application of ancestral knowledge to reimagine our relationship to the nature of nature. He worked for the Lummi Nation from 1978-2020 in the area of sacred sites and treaty rights. He also served as Executive Director of the Native American Lands Conservancy in California from 1998-2016 and was Senior Advisor to the Kumeyaay-Digueno Land Conservancy of southern California. He was the co-founder and Executive Director of the Florence R. Kluckhohn Center for the Study of Values from 1987-2002. He has a BS and MS in Forestry and a PhD in History. He has worked abroad with Indigenous communities in their efforts to preserve their ancestral lands and knowledge in Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.For an extended version of this episode, join us at patreon.com/forthewildMusic by Francesca Heart and Julius Smack. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing titled, “Fentanyl in Native Communities: Native Perspectives on Addressing the Growing Crisis” Date: November 8, 2023 Time: 2:30pm Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses The Honorable Tony Hillaire Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, WA The Honorable Jamie S. Azure Chairman Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota Belcourt, ND The Honorable Bryce Kirk Councilman Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation Poplar, MT Dr. A. Aukahi Austin Seabury, Ph.D. Executive Director & Licensed Clinical Psychologist I Ola Lāhui, Inc. Honolulu, HI Mr. Eric M. Gettis Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Juneau, AK - Accompanied by Dr. Corey P. Cox, MD, Clinical Director for Addiction Services, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Juneau, AK Dr. Claradina Soto, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-titled-fentanyl-in-native-communities-native-perspectives-on-addressing-the-growing-crisis/

Growing up, Rebecca Clarren only knew the major plot points of her tenacious immigrant family's origins. Her great-great-grandparents, the Sinykins, and their six children fled antisemitism in Russia and arrived in the United States at the turn of the 20th century, ultimately settling on a 160-acre homestead in South Dakota. Over the next few decades, despite tough years on a merciless prairie and multiple setbacks, the Sinykins became an American immigrant success story. What none of Clarren's ancestors ever mentioned was that their land, the foundation for much of their wealth, had been cruelly taken from the Lakota by the United States government. By the time the Sinykins moved to South Dakota, America had broken hundreds of treaties with hundreds of Indigenous nations across the continent, and the land that had once been reserved for the seven bands of the Lakota had been diminished, splintered, and handed for free, or practically free, to white settlers. In The Cost of Free Land, Clarren melds investigative reporting with personal family history to reveal the intertwined stories of her family and the Lakota, and the devastating cycle of loss of Indigenous land, culture, and resources that continues today. Clarren grapples with the personal and national consequences of this legacy of violence and dispossession. What does it mean to survive oppression only to perpetuate and benefit from the oppression of others? By shining a light on the people and families tangled up in this country's difficult history, The Cost of Free Land invites readers to consider their own culpability and what, now, can be done. Rebecca Clarren has been writing about the rural West for more than twenty years. Her journalism, for which she has won the Hillman Prize, an Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellowship, and 10 grants from the Fund for Investigative Journalism, has appeared in such publications as MotherJones, High Country News, The Nation, and Salon.com. Her debut novel, Kickdown (Sky Horse Press, 2018), was shortlisted for the PEN/Bellwether Prize. Rena Priest is an enrolled member of the Lhaq'temish (Lummi) Nation. She served as the 6th Washington State Poet Laureate (2021-2023) and was named the 2022 Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writing Fellow. Priest is also the recipient of an American Book Award, an Allied Arts Foundation Professional Poets Award, and fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and Indigenous Nations Poets. She is the author of three books and editor of two anthologies. Her work appears in print and online at Poetry Magazine, Poets.org, Yellow Medicine Review, High Country News, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College.  The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance Third Place Books

Host Lyle Sorenson welcomes Nicholaus Lewis from the Lummi Nation and National Indian Health Board to the show to talk about the fentanyl crisis.

We are joined by Cathy Lehman, Senior Program Officer for the Harder Foundation, to discuss how to help communities who have not previously had access to philanthropic funding. How do you build conversational spaces? What happens if your efforts are unsuccessful? Episode Highlights:How to move money to move powerCreating space for productive conversationsHow to change course when you identify what you are doing isn't workingCathy Lehman Bio:Cathy is the Senior Program Officer for The Harder Foundation, a private family foundation that supports biodiversity and ecosystem health across 5 states in the Pacific Northwest. She has spent the last 20 years working in various roles of community and economic development, environmental policy, grassroots organizing, social impact, and philanthropy. Cathy has served on dozens of community boards and commissions – including the local City Council, and as a governor-appointed commissioner for the state's volunteerism initiative, Serve Washington. She has a BA in Communications from WWU, a master's degree in social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University, and a Certificate in Sustainable Business from Presidio Graduate School. She lives just outside of Bellingham, WA with her husband and animals on a shy acre near the Lummi Nation on the Salish Sea.Links:Website https://theharderfoundation.orgCourse: Be Clear https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/xtHUdoBG/checkout Course: Be Legal https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/U8SFR3mR/checkout If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/143-Measuring-Impact· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/129-jim-enote· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/62-geneva-wiki Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy-to-view PDFs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating news of Tokitae's passing at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae was the last orca captured from Puget Sound in the 1970s and was set to be returned to her home before her health declined. Andrew explores the implications of Tokitae's death on orca conservation efforts and the profound impact it has had on the Lummi Nation, who have cultural ties to orcas. Tune in to learn more about this somber event and discover how you can take action to protect the ocean. Most recent Tokitae episode: https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/show-72/ King 5 Seattle News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLQHU_cxXJw Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc   

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Tokitae, a Southern Resident Orca held unjustly in captivity for 53 years, has passed away. To honor her memory, this week we are rebroadcasting our episode with Kurt Russo on the People Under the Sea, originally aired in October of 2018. This conversation explores the powerful memory held by Southern Resident orcas, the threats they face from vessel noise, chemical pollutants, and declining Chinook salmon population, the health of the Salish Sea, and the efforts of the Lummi Nation to return Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut (also  known as Tokitae/Lolita), from where she was being held captive at Miami Seaquarium, to her natal waters in the Salish Sea. Tokitae's life ended while in captivity, but we hope that her memory may serve to inspire the fight for right-relationship and reciprocity with our more-than-human-kin. Kurt Russo is the executive director of Se'Si'Le, an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to the perpetuation and practical application of Indigenous ancestral knowledge. Kurt has worked with Indigenous communities since 1978 in the areas of sacred site protection, Indigenous treaty rights, environmental cross-cultural conflict resolution, and the intertextualization of ways of knowing nature. He was co-Founder and Executive Director of the Florence R. Kluckhohn Center for the Study of Values and the Native American Land Conservancy, helped establish the International Indigenous Exchange Program (Northwest Indian College), the Sacred Lands Conservancy, and the Foundation for Indigenous Medicine. He has a BS in Forestry from the University of Montana, an MS in Forestry from the University of Washington, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of California (Riverside). He is a veteran and served in Vietnam where he worked with Montagnard Indigenous communities.Music by Monplaisir and Amoeba. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show

Spokane area wildfires grow, the Lummi Nation wants Tokitae's body returned, and UW's Athletic Director leaves for USC

But the Lummi Nation in Washington says that violates their rights.

The port authority said the expansion would increase Canada's west coast container capacity by about a third of what it's already at, and has Indigenous buy-in. But the Lummi Nation in Washington said they've been ignored, and that is a violation of their rights.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis shares her trailblazing journey to the highest court of her state. In conversation with host MC Sungaila, she shares her experience serving as a tribal court judge for three different tribes (the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, and the Lummi Nation), as well as on the Washington Superior Court bench. Her time as a tribal judge taught her to stand up for the rule of law (even if it cost her personally, in the form of expulsion from her own tribal home) and how cultural understanding and empathy play an important role in judicial systems and decision-making. This is an extraordinary and inspiring episode. One you do not want to miss.

Lummi Nation member Darrell Hillaire is on a mission:  amplify native indigenous storytelling using technology to educate and inspire actions to protect water ecosystems for future generations. 

Episode five of "A Prayer for Salmon," and an Elder of the Lummi Nation uses indigenous storytelling to educate the world about the sacred obligation to protect the water.

We think you'll really enjoy this podcast from our friends over at Young and Indigenous, which amplifies indigenous knowledge, storytelling and history. In this episode of Young and Indigenous, Washington State Poet Laureate and award-winning author Rena Priest explores the beauty of childhood and the nurturing element of culture. Priest also recites some of her poems! Rena Priest encourages future writers, especially fellow Lummi Nation members, to take the creative leap. In her words, “the world needs your voice, needs your story. You never know who is going to encounter it and whose life [your story] is going to change.” Learn more about Young and Indigenous here: https://settingsunproductions.org/young-and-indigenous-podcast

Join us as we welcome Sul ka dub Freddie Lane, member of the Lummi Nation. The Lummi House of Tears Carvers are back on the move, transporting a hand-carved totem pole more than 6,500 miles to help protect Oak Flat. This land is sacred to tribes like the Hopi, Zuni, Yavapai and O'odham and is at risk of being destroyed during mining operations on one of the largest untapped copper deposits in North America. We welcome Freddie in the spirit of solidarity, healing, honor, hospitality, and respect.

The Nooksack River flows through Ferndale, which is situated in western Whatcom County about six miles northwest of Bellingham. The region that became Ferndale began to take shape when non-Native settlers moved upriver — toward the Fraser River in search of gold; away from the economic bust after the sawmill on Bellingham Bay burned; and around a monolithic, ancient logjam in the Nooksack River — where the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and the Semiahmoo fished, hunted, and foraged.By the early 1880s, a thriving community had been established thanks to the ambitious pioneer spirit and marriages with neighboring Native tribeswomen. Ferndale still exemplifies these qualities today while also honoring and conserving its Indian and early settler past.Listen now to learn more this historic Whatcom County town!A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comTo keep up on news for the podcast and other related announcements, please like and follow:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastThank you for listening!

This past summer, I was in Alaska in a little coastal town called Seward - a gorgeous spot on the Kenai Peninsula tucked between the ocean and some giant glacier-covered mountains. I met a guy named Dan Olsen, who records killer whale calls using an underwater hydrophone. Olsen gets all kinds of information from his recordings. The calls bring the underwater world of orcas alive. But there's a lot more going on in these clicks and whistles than you might think. Like, how their dialects, their languages, evolve, and even become part of orca family "culture.”Jay Julius, a member of the Lummi Nation, says there's something deeper going on in the conversations among orca pods in the Pacific Northwest.The orca story is one of human misunderstanding and generational trauma. But it's also a story of celebration, family, and a sense of place. Exploring their chatty underwater world might just help us understand how they are communicating… and what they are trying to say.Follow us on Instagram @thewildpod and @chrismorganwildlife

“Our stories have to be told. If you have it in yourself at all anywhere to be a writer, do it. Because the world needs your voice, needs your story. You never know who is going to encounter it and whose life it's going to change.” This inspiring interview with Rena Priest flows through the beauty of childhood, the nurturing hand that is culture and some uplifting encouragement to future writers. As a Washington State Poet Laureate and an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation, Rena walks WyKeklyaa Curleybear, a newly joined Young and Indigenous member, through a tour of her life.

#EstaeslaVozde… algo (muy) profundo. La orca Lolita, residente forzada del MiamiSeaquarium en #Miami , Florida, lleva más de medio siglo viviendo en aguas nada profundas… [todo lo opuesto a lo que sería vivir en su hábitat… dónde estaría nadando libremente cientos de kilómetros/millas al día… en LIBERTAD). Lolita tiene sus defensores:-representantes de Lummi Nation, una tribu nativa americana que alega que Lolita es “sagrada” para ellos…- ex entrenadores que hoy reconocen sus errores al obligarla a practicar trucos antinaturales en nombre del entretenimiento y de las ganancias (monetarias)…de muchos…-y Alejandro Dintino, un argentino que vive diariaMENTE luchando por esta Orca, la cual considera abusada y violentada más allá de los que, dice él, creen  conocerla (sólo a través de sus “espectáculos” y vida en cautiverio). Ellos piden liberar a Lolita y para esto tienen argumentos que respaldan la preocupación de algunos: que “no sepa cazar”… que “no se adapte a la vida en el mar”… y algunos etcéteras.Esta es mi conversación con Alejandro sobre un tema profundo, controversial  e importantísimo para tanta gente y… animales.#xiomaraen360 #xiomara360 #icanyoucanwecan #lolita #orca #whale #tokitae #usda #aphis Lummi NationInstagram @oursacredseawww.sacredsea.orghttps://www.lummi-nsn.gov/@Alejandro_Ariel_DintinoFacebook: Alejandro Ariel Dintino#alejandrodintinoMiami Dade Countyhttps://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2022-06-02-mayor-tokitae-health-assessment.asphttps://www.friendsoftoki.org/https://www.orcanetwork.org/tokitaesstory/blog-post-title-three-tslkw@ActivistasAnimalistas#activistasanimalistasdelacosta

Thursday at Noon on KPNW-DB, Published to other outlets at 6:00 PM iChange Justice host Joy Gilfilen discusses "The Domination Effect" with Beth Brownfield, an activist who has been working with original nations and people for over 41 years to understand the long-term impacts of cultural genocide on humanity. Just last week, Beth hosted Lummi Elder Jewell James at the Bellingham Universalist Fellowship to speak about the Doctrine of Discoveries and how its flawed use has created compound conflicts and escalating injustice in U.S. and statewide constitutional law. Its impact is rippling out as our County deals with mental health and homelessness, police violence, emergency crisis, and criminal legal system management issues. Beth was instrumental in organizing the protest at the Dakota Access Pipeline where 90 Unitarian Universalist ministers linked arms with dozens of religious leaders across the nation to stand up and repudiate the Doctrine of Discoveries. Beth worked with a Community Connections Committee that supported Lummi Nation who hosted the 2007 "Paddle to Lummi Tribal Canoe Journey" where Lummi provided hospitality to over 100,000 people during the week.  This committee's work then led to the development of a Proclamation Honoring the First Peoples of these Lands and Water; which was the first recognition of the indigenous inhabitants, and signed by all the Mayors of the County, the Whatcom County Executive, the Governor and elected officials of Washington State.

This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the exhibition, “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters”, on view in the Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art from October 22, 2022 to February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this exhibition was created to remember, honor and bring awareness to the thousands of Native women and girls who go missing or are murdered each year. This podcast and the artwork in the exhibition represent many tribes in Washington, Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear Rena Priest, member of the Lummi Nation and the incumbent Washington State Poet Laureate, share a poem and story excerpt in connection with the topic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Thank you for listening to this MoNA Moment.

Pilgrims, Indians, the myth of the grateful colonized person — it's been at the core of a persistent but false Thanksgiving narrative that has distorted the true relationship between Indigenous Peoples and white colonizers dating back to Plymouth Rock. As many of us observe Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples' Day, the new federal holiday, Judith LeBlanc, executive director of the Native Organizers Alliance, reminds us that “people are questioning.” In the midst of a national reckoning with white supremacy and colonial history, Indigenous people are demanding a new relationship with DC — honoring the traditional, legal, and moral rights of Native nations. In 2021, a group of Native organizers invited Laura to travel with a 25-foot totem pole from the Lummi Nation in Washington State to Washington D.C. stopping for ceremonies in communities under threat and gathering messages for the Biden-Harris administration. In DC they held a historic meeting with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. In this episode, we hear what happened in that meeting, how Native movements are changing, among other myths, the Thanksgiving story, and where a Red Road to the future might lead us — if we followed it. November is National American Indian Heritage Month.“. . . When Native peoples are taking a stand, whether it's no DAPL at Standing Rock or the Keystone XL Pipeline . . . it's not just a Native American issue. We're defending the water and the land for tens of millions of Americans.” - Crystal Echo Hawk“Laws and policies were written without considering Indigenous communities' challenges or their strengths . . . Today and every day, we break barriers to those institutions and systems that were designed to keep us out.” - Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland“We're hoping this Thanksgiving, people take a look at what has happened in this country when it comes to reckoning with systemic racism . . .  We bring the idea that we're all in relationship.” - Judith LeBlancGuests:Crystal Echo Hawk: IllumiNative, Founder & CEOJudith LeBlanc: Director, Native Organizers AllianceMari Margil: Executive Director, Center for Democratic and Environmental RightsAnahkwet/Guy Reiter: Executive Director, Menīkānaehkem Community RebuildersFaith Spotted Eagle: Ihanktonwon Dakota Elder & Brave Heart Society Kunsi Member The show is made possible by listeners like you. Become a member today at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow Members Receive early access to the full uncut conversation and more.

Rural residents are more vulnerable to a winter wave of COVID-19, branding could be key for rural communities attracting newcomers, and the Lummi Nation's totem pole made it from Washington state to D.C.

Rural residents are more vulnerable to a winter wave of COVID-19, branding could be key for rural communities attracting newcomers, and the Lummi Nation's totem pole made it from Washington state to D.C.

In this episode Forrest talks with Jessica Zimmerle, Advocacy Director at Earth Ministry. Earth Ministry, part of the Interfaith Power & Light network in the US, aims to inspire and mobilize people of faith from diverse traditions, to advocate for strong environmental policies, and offer guidance to faith communities working toward environmental justice. Importantly, they work to create conversation and collaboration that doesn't ignore cultural and ideological differences; instead, they place a high value on diversity that brings new perspective and broadens understanding.Link to Forrest & Kayra's video review of the Carbon Collective site.Discount code for $50 of the Waymarkers course: WILDAUTUMNEARTHKEEPERS. Expires 10/01/22 Guest: Jessica Zimmerle - Program & Outreach director for Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light Interfaith Power & Light Greening Congregations toolkit Mentions: fracked gas facility threatening Puyallup land in Tacoma, Washington salmon &orca are spiritual keystone species for Northwest tribes Madagascar- biodiversity; worst economy in the world Lummi Nation - healing totem pole journeys proposed coal terminal on sacred Lummi Nation land - Cherry Point Doctrine of Discovery; Wikipedia entry; UN preliminary report - 2010 Earthkeepers' interview with Anne Bikle and David MontgomeryEarthkeepers' interviews with Mary DeJong--24 and 44Earthkeepers' interview with Multifaith Network for Climate JusticeJewish Shmita year - year of rest and economic reset Evangelical Environmental Network Green Muslims  Hazon - Jewish Lab for Sustainability  Creation Justice Ministries  US Climate Action Network Climate Action Network  Keywords: Interfaith, multifaith, ecumenical, climate justice, Northwest Native

Lummi Nation member Mark Julius joins us in this episode of Young and Indigenous. As we go through his inspiring life story, we talk about growing up in poverty alongside his 14 siblings and what it was like living and surviving on their own while still being kids and ending up playing and swimming in the Nooksack River at the end of each day. Having spent some time in the foster care system, he had many different experiences with many different families and we hear about some of the trials being in that kind of setting. Later in his life, he meets his wife and we hear about their love story. Mark had many successful business ventures that included fishing, retail in fireworks, toys and gifts, and car re-selling. Throughout his life, Mark has kept a close relationship with God and we get into the various miracles he's witnessed and how he utilized his faith to help his community.

Lummi Nation biologists were alarmed to find 2,600 European green crabs invading the shores of the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham last year, more than had ever been seen in Puget Sound. This year, they found 30 times that number.

A 700-acre aqua-culture pond on Lummi Bay has turned out to be the perfect incubator for the crustacean.

Support the show by becoming a member as a monthly supporter at Patreon.com/theLFShow  We do not accept corporate or government funding.  We rely on you!  Full Episode Notes are posted at Patreon.com/theLFShow for members and non-members.In the midst of a national reckoning with white supremacy and colonial history, Indigenous people are demanding a new relationship with DC — honoring the traditional, legal, and moral rights of native nations. Earlier this year, a group of Native organizers traveled with a 25-foot totem pole from the Lummi Nation in Washington State to Washington D.C. stopping for ceremonies in communities under threat and gathering messages for the Biden Harris administration. In DC they held a historic meeting with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. In this episode, we hear what happened in that meeting, how Native movements are changing, among other myths, the thanksgiving story, and where a Red Road to the future might lead us - if we followed it. November is National American Indian Heritage Month, but as Judith LeBlanc, executive director of the Native Organizers Alliance put it, “the past and the future meet in the present. What are we doing today that will make our descendants proud of their ancestors?”“How do we begin to really shift the narrative and help Americans understand that when native peoples are taking a stand—whether it's no DAPL at Standing Rock or, you know, the Keystone XL Pipeline and thinking about Fort Belknap Indian Community or the Rosebud Sioux Reservation—it's not just a Native American issue. We're defending the water and the land for tens of millions of Americans.”GUESTS:Judith LeBlanc, Director, Native Organizers AllianceCrystal Echo Hawk,  IllumiNative, Founder & CEOAnahkwet/Guy Reiter, Executive Director, Menīkānaehkem Community Rebuilders;  Water Protector, Menominee Indian TribeMari Margil, Executive Director, Center for Democratic and Environmental RightsFaith Spotted Eagle,  Ihanktonwon Dakota Elder & Brave Heart Society Kunsi MemberDeb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior 

Rena Priest is Washington State's Poet Laureate. She is an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation, and is the first indigenous person to be appointed state poet laureate. She is a Vadon Foundation Fellow, recipient of an Allied Arts Foundation Professional Poets Award, and she was selected by former laureate Kathleen Flenniken to be part of the 2019 cohort of Jack Straw Writers in Seattle. Her debut collection, Patriarchy Blues, received an American Book Award, and she holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College.

KGMI's Joe Teehan and Dianna Hawryluk talk to Nikki Finkbonner about here niece, Reatha May Finkbonner, who went missing in Las Vegas on September 3rd.

KGMI's Joe Teehan talks to Lummi Nation's Henry Cagey about a new grant from Phillips 66 for STEM education at the Lummi Boys and Girls Club.

This episode will be the first of the Salmon People series where we share the voices of strong Indigenous youth who reflect on their cultural ties to salmon and vocalize why we must take action to save this crucial relative for the ecosystem and culture. Featured in this Episode are two youth from the Lummi Nation, Sadie Olsen and Jayden Phair Williams. You will also hear voices of Indigenous Leaders from the first Salmon People Project gathering held via zoom in March 2021. This Podcast shares salmon values, personal connections held with salmon, how important the salmon is to the environment and Native culture, and concludes with a call to action. We hope that after listening you will join us on a journey of giving a voice back to our sacred ancestor, the salmon.  Noutsiam friends and family, Children of the Setting Sun Productions is embarking on a journey to unite tribal nations in order to save our most sacred ancestor, the salmon. The Young and the Indigenous team will follow CSSP to collaborate with Indigenous communities who identify as the Salmon People to create a podcast series with the youth from these tribes. We plan to have a podcast with youth from each tribe who are involved which are: Lummi, Yurok, Umatilla, Shuswap, Swinomish and Yakima Nation. In each episode we hope to encourage the youth to think about their personal or cultural connection to the salmon and what that means to their community as a whole.  The larger focus is, “who are we without salmon?” We have to pose this daunting question as we address the rapid decline of this keystone species while also supporting the tribes who are fighting to keep their fish populations alive. This Podcast is brought to you by the Northwest Indian College Native Connections (TBH COVID-19), a grant funded by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1H79SM083488. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). www.thesalmonpeople.com

President Joe Biden has received the totem gifted to him by members of the Lummi Nation and other tribal leaders. The totem's journey from Washington State to Washington D.C. may be complete, but the message that accompanies it will be harder to fulfill. We'll hear about the totem and the ongoing movement behind it to […]

President Joe Biden has received the totem gifted to him by members of the Lummi Nation and other tribal leaders. The totem's journey from Washington State to Washington D.C. may be complete, but the message that accompanies it will be harder to fulfill. We'll hear about the totem and the ongoing movement behind it to protect sacred places and to honor tribal consultation.

President Joe Biden has received the totem gifted to him by members of the Lummi Nation and other tribal leaders. The totem's journey from Washington State to Washington D.C. may be complete, but the message that accompanies it will be harder to fulfill. We'll hear about the totem and the ongoing movement behind it to […]

In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, siblings and co-authors of a children’s book Keith and Chenoa Egawa talk about their book The Whale Child, the rollercoaster life story of their grandparents and how they came to be, and growing up trying to maintain their many cultural identities. Both Keith and Chenoa are… Continue Reading 22. Keith and Chenoa Egawa

Julio and Maria are joined by ITT All-Star Jenni Monet, independent investigative journalist and founder of the newsletter Indigenously. They dive deep into the harrowing revelations about former residential schools for Indigenous children in the U.S. and Canada. They also talk about reclaiming Indigenous narratives in the media, and what restorative justice might look like for Indigenous communities.ITT Staff Picks:“We did not forget all the children who never returned. We kept their memory alive, never giving up on them,” writes journalist Ruth Hopkins in this piece for Teen Vogue. In this piece for The Tyee, Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty analyzes the news media's role in the dehumanization and oppression of Indigenous peoples in Canada.This piece for National Geographic offers insight into the Lummi Nation's “Red Road to D.C.” totem pole tour, intended to build awareness around endangered Indigenous sites.Photo credit: AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oral tradition is a sacred practice within All of our culture, communities, And families. Along with the coordinated dance of simply talking and being heard, oral tradition helps people learn life lessons their own way. Join us in this episode as we listen to Chesa Chesquin (Gary Julius) a Coast Salish Artist and Storyteller of Lummi Nation. Listen closely as there are many lessons to learn in these short stories. We really hope you enjoy this sequel of our storytelling series!

Dan Friday's Future Artifacts Creativity was fostered in Dan Friday by his family from an early age. Growing up immersed in the rich cultural heritage of the Lummi Nation meant that making things with his hands was a regular activity. Typically working with simple themes and forms, the artist often employs subtle silhouettes when making his glass totems. His more narrative work reflects a personal expression or means of processing a life event, often with an underlying statement. His latest works will be on view at the Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, Washington, in Future Artifacts, on view July 3 – October 10, 2021. Friday says: “As the recipient of the Bill Holm Grant from the Burke Museum, with my sister I have been studying Coast Salish artifacts in their archives. It is a surreal experience to hold items of your oldest known family members, even see their handwriting on treasured belongings. With all of the information, images, and data I have already catalogued, I hope to make inspired pieces of glass: the Skexe (Coast Salish wooly Dog) Blanket Panels, and The Sxwo'le (Reef Net) projects, to mention a few. It will be my way to document not only my family's history, but the artwork of the Coast Salish people. Glass is a medium that will survive millennia, and a great way to tell a story to future generations. It is, metaphorically, a contemporary painting on the cave wall.”  He continues: “The preparation for this show at MoNA has already given me great satisfaction, not just the physical act of producing these works, but the connections I have made within the beautiful and resilient Coast Salish community.”   https://www.monamuseum.org/future-artifacts A lifelong resident of Washington State's Puget Sound region, Friday maintains an independent glass studio in Seattle. He has worked for Dale Chihuly at the Boathouse Studio since 2000 as a glass blower collaborating with other studio staff on Chilhuly glass designs. This experience helped Friday expand and perfect technical skills in glass working and increased his insight into the relationship and interaction between artist and the public. Working at Pilchuck Glass School since 2006 as a teacher, gaffer, and coordinator for the hot shop and wood and metals departments, Friday has fabricated and facilitated works for international artists. He has also assisted James Mongrain since 2009 on various glass blowing projects, domestically and abroad.  Working at Tacoma Glass Museum since 2004, Friday is part of a specialized team of glass sculptors, demonstrating a variety of methods to educate the public about the medium of glass. He has also collaborated and assisted prominent artists in the creation of major glass art commissions and installations, including James Drake, Nicolas Africano, Wendy Maruyama, and Charles Ledray, to name a few. As personal assistant for Paul Marioni, Friday cast and cold worked glass tiles for a large-scale installation.  Friday has taught at the University of Washington, Pilchuck Glass School, and the Haystack Craft Center. He has been awarded residencies at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, the Burke Museum in Seattle, the Corning Museum in New York, and the Dream Community in Tai Pei, Taiwan. He is the recipient of the Bill Holm Grant, the People's choice award from the Bellevue Art Museum, and the Discovery Fellowship through the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Represented by Blue Rain Gallery (Santa Fe), Stonington Gallery (Seattle), Ainsley Gallery (Toronto), Habatat (West Palm, Florida), and Schantz (Stockbridge, Massachusetts), Friday's work in glass is contemporary in format while maintaining Native American qualities. Cultivating his artistic vision with strong influence from his indigenous roots in the Pacific Northwest, the artist allows craft, form and idea to drive his work from conception to object.   

This week I had the honor to speak with a leader in the Lummi Nation, Jay Julius. In this episode, we talk about breaking down the cultural divides, remembering the government treaty, and "The Red Road To D.C.". Jay graciously helps us all to understand that we've been thinking about humanity as "Superior To", rather than "One With" creation for far too long now and we can all see the devastating affects that it is having on the world around us. For information on the ceremonial stopping points on the Red Road to D.C. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/lummi-nation-carvers-and-allies-to-embark-on-national-tour-to-d-c-give-totem-pole-to-president-biden/ To learn more about Lummi Nation: https://settingsunproductions.org Learn more about the Totem Pole by Jewell James here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LU0Fq9PY3Q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

Rena Priest is an award-winning poet and writer, a National Geographic Explorer and a member of the Lummi Nation. In April, she was named Washington State Poet Laureate - the first time Washington has awarded this role to an indigenous poet. Today, we discuss Rena's calling to write about the Southern Resident Orca, whom the Lummi consider their "relatives under the sea." Rena also honors us with indigenous storytelling and worldviews. Call to Action: Join the campaign to free Tokitae and https://www.change.org/p/miami-seaquarium-free-endangered-orca-held-captive-at-miami-seaquarium-for-50-years (sign the petition here). Intro music: “The Spaces Between,” by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Endeavor," by Stellardrone.

In honor of Earth Day, we dedicate the first ever Sentient Planet audio documentary to Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut (also known as Tokitae and Lolita) – a wild Southern Resident orca confined to a tank in the Miami Seaquarium for the past 50 years – and to her indigenous relatives, who are working tirelessly to bring her home. This is their story. May humans wake up and end the captivity of cetaceans and all other caged and shackled sentient beings throughout our world. Call to Action: Join the campaign to free Tokitae and https://www.change.org/p/miami-seaquarium-free-endangered-orca-held-captive-at-miami-seaquarium-for-50-years (sign the petition here). Traditional music: The Blackhawks, “Lummi Nation Anthem, Survivors of the Great Flood,” led by singers Lawrence and Denise Solomon; Lawrence is chairman of the Lummi Nation. Music: “The Spaces Between,” by Scott Buckley. And love to Ocean Networks Canada for the L Pod recordings.

In this episode we explore our ceremonies related to birth and question what it means to rematriate through motherhood. What are our traditional birthing ceremonies? What about our coming of age ceremonies? How do we reclaim our sexualities? How has colonization disrupted our traditional birthing practices? Join us in discussion with AMR co-hosts Matika Wilbur, Dr.Dr.Desi and honored guest Temryss Lane, as we unpack some of these questions.Temryss is an Indigenous sports icon from the Lummi Nation. She played soccer at Arizona State, then professionally  in Sweden. She went on to become a model and sports broadcaster while simultaneously getting her Master's degree  in American Indian Studies from UCLA.  Temryss is a real matriarch, and she's nearly 9 months pregnant in this episode!Our Moms are everything- supremely important to our cultures, lifeways, health, wellness, and personhood. Carrying life is sacred. Motherhood is sacred. It is a ceremony. All My Relations is Listener SupportedBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/allmyrelationspodcastFollowTemryss Lane on InstagramAll My Relations on InstagramMatika on InstagramAMR TeamCreative direction, sound engineering, and editing by Teo ShantzFilm Editing by Jon AyonSound production by Max LevinDevelopment Manager: Will PaisleyProduction Assistant: Kristin BolanDirector of Business Development: Edison HunterSocial Media Intern, Lindsey HightowerResearch Intern, Keoni Rodriguez2nd Editor, Carly SjordalSales and Marketing Intern, Jamie Marquez-BratcherSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/amrpodcast)

In this episode, April McEwen, River Restoration Project Manager at American Rivers, talks about the Middle Fork Nooksack Fish Passage Project and other Pacific northwest dam removals that occurred during the summer of 2020 to restore over 100 miles of habitat. She emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collaboration to make these successful projects. She worked closely with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, City of Bellingham, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Lummi Nation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Puget Sound Partnership, NOAA Restoration Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Resources Legacy Fund, and Long Live the Kings to bring the Middle Fork Nooksack project to fruition after two decades of attempts. April talks about challenges and successes, as well as the importance of ongoing monitoring. She also provides inspiring and encouraging words for young professionals. For a before and after photo of the Middle Fork Nooksack dam removal and more websites mentioned in this episode, please visit: nwfishpassage.com. Enjoy!

The federal government is pouring billions of dollars into the effort to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus. At least four pharmaceutical companies say they are ready to conduct vaccine trials on human volunteers—a needed step before widespread distribution. Scientists emphasize the importance of testing the vaccine in diverse populations. Leaders of at least three tribes, the Navajo Nation, the Lummi Nation and the Nooksack Indian Tribe, agreed to allow vaccine trials involving their citizens. But many of those citizens harbor distrust of scientific experiments because of previous missteps.

In this episode, Our PNW Music talks with Whatcom County's J.P. Falcon Grady (of The J.P. Falcon Band). J.P., originally from the Blackfeet Nation out of Browning MT, tells us about his life growing up in with his unconditionally loving and supportive adoptive family, but not always finding the same in others from outside of his home. He talks about how his family always made sure he was educated about his Native American heritage and kept that ingrained in him. J.P. moved around fairly often due to his dad's profession, a college professor who taught electrical engineering at Montana State University, Purdue University and Arizona State University. The Grady family eventually moved to Whatcom County when J.P. was in high school and was immediately embraced by the Lummi Nation where he finally felt welcome and accepted by people outside of his Immediate family.Do you want to know what the first song was that J.P. taught himself to play on the guitar? Or what movie taught him to sing? Or why he tends to drift off when you're having dinner with him in a restaurant? Or what animal was messing with him one quiet night on Lummi Point? All these questions are answered in this podcast. While we love all of our interviews, J.P. definitely stands out as a favorite. An amazing songwriter, an amazing musician and an amazing human being. We are so lucky to have J.P. Falcon Grady here in the NW. Make sure to follow him on his social media pages so you won't miss any upcoming performances.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpfalcon.band/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jpfalconband?igshid=tarw5lvy48urWebsite: https://www.jpfalconband.com/

She will be home in 2020. That was the word from members of the Lummi Nation who have not given up on their efforts to free the captive Southern Resident orca some call "Lolita" from her cement tank at the Miami Seaquarium. A nonprofit law group has now joined the fight , bringing new legal tactics to the battle.

Lummi Nation extends emergency orders as COVID-19 cluster identified Yurok Tribe and seven tribal governments file lawsuit over COVID-19 aid Interactive series featuring Native American artists promotes wellness

Consider supporting The Wild by making a financial gift. Find out more information at our donation page. When we talk about the wild in North America, the narrative is usually from the perspective of white European settlers. But the wild of this amazing continent, and it’s relationship with humans goes back way beyond that - thousands of years. Members of the Lummi Nation share with me their tradition of storytelling and how it is used to teach future generations about their past and their connection to the land and animals that live among them.

Lummi Nation begins telemedicine and drive-through COVID-19 testing Bill introduced to guarantee tribal access to repository of supplies Lakota parents use school closures as a time to teach Lakota culture

Lummi Nation responds to first reported case of COVID-19 Attorney for tribes fighting Keystone XL responds to pre-construction Census drive in Oregon kicks off on Warm Springs reservation

This week we are rebroadcasting our episode with Kurt Russo on the People Under the Sea, originally aired in October of 2018. Kurt and Ayana’s conversation explores the powerful memory held by Southern Resident orcas, the threats they face from vessel noise, chemical pollutants, and declining Chinook salmon population, the health of the Salish Sea, and the Lummi Nation’s sacred duty to return Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut (formerly known as Tokitae/Lolita), from where she is being held captive at Miami Seaquarium, to her natal waters in the Salish Sea. Music by Monplaisir and Amoeba. Photo courtesy of © George Karbus Photography. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

Tara Sutphen will interview Swil Kanim,Violinist & Lummi Elder. He is also a US Army Veteran, classically trained violinist, native storyteller and actor, is a member of the Lummi Nation. ��Because of his unique ability to inspire audiences to express themselves honorably, Swil Kanim is a sought-after keynote speaker for conferences, workshops, school assemblies, and rehabilitation centers.��He travels extensively throughout the United States, enchanting audiences with his original composition music and native storytelling. His workshops, The Elements of Honor, are attended by people from all walks of life.��Swil Kanim considers himself and his music to be the product of a well supported public school music program. Music and the performance of music helped him to process the traumas associated with his early placement into the foster care system. ��Swil Kanim's compositions incorporate classical influences as well as musical interpretations of his journey from depression and despair to spiritual and emotional freedom. The music and stories that emerge from his experiences have been transforming people's lives for decades www.ctrnetwork.com Contact Talk Radio

Some environmentalists argue that hydroelectric dams are a great source of carbon-free energy in a time of climate crisis. Meanwhile, some Northwest tribes are calling for dams to be taken down to help endangered salmon populations survive. We hear from Kurt Russo, senior policy analyst with the Lummi Nation and Kurt Miller, the executive director of the industry-backed group Northwest RiverPartners, about the cultural, environmental, and economic issues at stake.

We explore what’s behind the dwindling of orcas, their significance and what’s being done to save them. We are joined by The Whale Trail’s Donna Sandstrom, who sits on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s Orca recovery task force and Kurt Russo, with the Lummi Nation.

Last summer, the world watched as mother Orca, Tahlequah, carried her dead calf on a “tour of grief” for more than 1,000 miles over a 17-day period. The Lummi Nation of the Salish Sea believes that Tahlequah’s display of her dead offspring was an intentional act —not only an act of grieving, but intended to stir an empathetic reaction from those who live above the water. This moment continues to be a profound reminder that we share our place and experience with other beings that bear memory, whose capacity for love and loss mirror our own. It also highlights the uncertainty of the Southern Resident Orca's livelihood, and that of our entire planetary community, if we continue to act with reckless abandon.  In this week’s encore episode, we step back into conversation with Kurt Russo who has worked on environmental issues, land preservation, and treaty rights with The Lummi Nation of the Salish Sea for 40 years. He is also the Executive Director of The Foundation for Indigenous Medicine and the former Director of The Native American Land Conservancy. He holds a BS and MS in Forestry and a Ph.D. in History. Kurt shares with us the Lummi word “Elchnexwtex,” which refers to a time when all life forms were one — when the “black fish,” Orcas, and the “young ones,” Humans, were one. The black fish, "qwe 'lhol mechen,” are known as the people under the sea. Amidst ongoing colonial violence and resource extraction like the recent approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, The Lummi Nation continues to follow their sacred duty to protect and defend the sanctity of the lands, waters, and communities of the Salish Sea. This episode is a call to the human heart. The impassioned Kurt Russo, speaking on behalf of the qwe 'lhol mechen, is one that will imprint itself on your memory as a cold hard look into the mirror of humanity. Music by Monplaisir, Amoeba

The latest on the Lummi Nation's fight to free Lolita (Tokitae), ceremonial feedings of the southern resident orcas, rights, responsibilities and reunification from Kurt Russo of the Lummi Nation Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office. Stories of inspiring actions to save the orcas for Orca Action Month.  The post Lummi & Orcas – Kurt Russo on Liberating Lolita & Saving the Southern Residents appeared first on MLY.

Lummi Nation launches campaign for orca protection Senate committee to hold hearing on public safety bills New community center opens on Pine Ridge reservation

In 1970, a young orca whale was captured off the coast of Washington. She was called “Tokitae” and later “Lolita” and currently resides at the Seaquarium in Miami, Florida. The whale’s name is actually Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, according to the Lummi Nation. The tribe considers her part of their family and they want to bring her home. Lummi council member Freddie Lane joins us to talk about the cross-country trip he’s been on with an orca totem pole to raise awareness about the whale and the Lummi Nation’s effort to bring her back to the Pacific Northwest.

For thousands of years, the Lummi Nation has been performing ceremonial feedings for killer whales, and continue that tradition today with the Southern Resident killer whales, who are now facing the real possibility of extinction. The Lummi believe the orcas are their ancestors. They recently assisted in a historic intervention to save the ailing calf, J50, who eventually died. Kurt Russo is with the Lummi Nation's Sovereignty and Treaty Protection office.

The Lummi Nation boys will play Yakama Nation Tribal in the Regionals on 2/23/19 at Mount Vernon High School. #TDLN talked with #Blackhawks coach Jerome Toby to preview Saturday's game (that you can hear online at www.OnTheDLN.com beginning at 9:45am. (Photo courtesy of Lummi Nation School) For more check out www.OnTheDLN.com - The online home of The Doug Lange Network!

It feels only right that we begin our “more-than-human” themed month of October in honor of the mother Orca, Tahlequah, who carried her dead calf on a “tour of grief” for more than a 1,000 miles over a 17-day period. It is a profound reminder that we share our place and experience with other beings that bear memory, whose capacity for love and loss mirror our own. It also highlights the uncertainty of the Southern Resident Orca's livelihood, and quite frankly the livelihood of our planetary community, if we continue to act with reckless abandon. There has not been a successful Orca birth in the Salish Sea since 2015. This week we interview Kurt Russo who has worked on environmental issues, land preservation, and treaty rights with The Lummi Nation of the Salish Sea for 40 years. He is also the Executive Director of The Foundation for Indigenous Medicine and the former Director of The Native American Land Conservancy. He holds a BS and MS in Forestry and a Ph.D. in History. Music by Monplainsir & Amoeba

Time to check in on the #LummiNation football squad. The Doug Lange Network talked with RB/LB Arthur Felix about bouncing back from the 2017 state semifinal loss, how close the team is and the key to success for the #Blackhawks in 2018. (Apologies for the background noise...it was really windy at practice!) For more check out www.OntheDLN.com - the online home of The Doug Lange Network.

The #LummiNation football squad is looking to bounce back after a state semifinal loss in 2017. The Doug lange Network spoke with #Blackhawks coach Jim Sandusky about replacing 6 two-way starters, how important the first 3-to-4 weeks of the season are and their season opener versus Tacoma Baptist. (Apologies for the background noise...it was very windy at practice!) For more check out www.OnTheDLN.com - the online home of The Doug Lange Network.

Joe and Alex chat with ABC's Ryan Burrow about Christmas traveling, and with producer Weston Whitener about what to do in and around Whatcom County this holiday weekend. In local news, the Lummi Nation declares a Public Health Crisis as they combat illegal drug use on the reservation.

Jeremiah Julius spoke with Darrell about his seventh year elected to the council, now the Chairman of Lummi nations. Jeremiah introduces himself as a father of three and an avid fisherman who loves serving his people. He is in his first 30 days as the chairman, and it feels like “drinking water from a firehose.” He’s already formed a team, setting the goals and plans they’ll seek to accomplish in the upcoming years as he continues to adjust to this eye-opening and fulfilling job. Jeremiah recounts that the council has done good things already in the small time he’s been elected, and will continue to do good things with the whole community while rebuilding relationships both outside and within. He has already set such a precedence. Within the first day, he called a meeting with the council and his team. This helped set the stage for cooperation and doing everything in line with who we are and what we value. Looking to his first 100 days in office, Jeremiah wants to find out how to go beyond just communicating with the community, and move into community involvement with the council. He does not have any fantasies that such a task will be easy, but all the more he is committed to bridging the gap. The first week he and his team participated in a retreat where they listed the priorities in Lummi including; continual strengthening of Sovereignty and treaty rights; investment in community development; an emphasis on Health just as the council emphasized last year; economic development including diversifying past gaming; taxing outside government as a sovereign nation and finding a way around dual taxation. He is painfully aware of the unmet needs that keep getting unfulfilled during budget time, and wishes to fulfill them eventually. Darrel asked Jeremiah how and if he has been prepared for this new responsibility in leadership. Jeremiah admitted that its impossible to fill the shoes of past leaders, but being able to grow up with those leaders and on the water, with the importance of what defines us and who we give him the strength he uses to this day. He noted that his experience with hunting and preparing ducks with his friends and family was another way he had become prepared for leadership. Self-education too was very important, as he asked everyone what to read then went ahead and read those books. Books about business, how to set trends, how to look to the future beyond the now. There really isn’t one right way to become prepared as a leader of the Lummi Nation, but in the end, Jeremiah admitted it was how he learned from his parents, grandparents, and children. The most important lessons he learned were these: being Lummi, being a fisherman, knowing what the water means to him, and how it connects him to his grandpa, his children, his aunts and uncles. He moved on to the importance of homeland beyond just the reservation and the need for partnership with governments on equal footing, of looking beyond the paternalistic attitude that has been put upon the Lummi nation and getting off the ‘menu’ and onto the table. He states that the Lummi nation has gotten to the table, unlike the past years. Darrell then reminded him of how his own aunt and mother closed down the ferry terminal, how Larry Kinley went to Washington DC to get a place at the table and how this place at the table lays a foundation for leadership. Jeremiah went over the threats to sovereignty and treaty rights and the situation of children in the ‘system’. He himself had father figures to raise him after his own father died, but many children, he reminds us, do not have that and are caught in the ‘system’. The need to belong to a family and Lummi nations, of mothers to sons, daughters to fathers, these things need to be strengthened and preserved. Yet there is also the breakage of net pens that release alien fish species into our waters. Culverts and pollution have attacked the salmon and driven their numbers low, threatening the survival of Lummi Nation. This and the problem of judicial reversals on high also loom. The fact is, there are outside entities have a hard time viewing the senior water rights held by the Lummi Nation. In all of these threats, Jeremiah is concerned how to pierce through the misleads and lies that outside communities will swallow in the upcoming times. How do we send out the message of who we are when they do not know who we are? How do you deliver that message? Those attempts to make it ‘us’ vs ‘them’, how do you stop that? The new chairman does not know the answer, but he knows that we do not pick fights. When we do fight it is necessary. Quoting Darrell, Jeremiah said “we fight the fight and we never give up. We fight good fights.” He also noted that its always to protect; Either archeological sites or fish streams, there is a need to stop and look at what yesterday held to know where all this destruction and development is moving us towards. Delivering the message will be hard, but it is being done says Jeremiah. As an example, he brought up the victory of Xwe’chi’eXen, where the outside was educated about who the Lummi nation are. With all this heaviness, could there possibly be words of encouragement? Yes, and Jeremiah reminds us all: “We together do so much. We do great things, we hold ceremonies, when we come together as families it is a feeling that cannot be replaced, it cannot be beaten by any other feeling. That’s what we need in our community. There’s so much work and celebration that must be done. Lets do it together. Lets fight together, not with one another. Lets celebrate together, with one another, lets love together.” At the end he pleaded for all to think about what they say before they say it, especially with social media where things can never be taken back. When were courage’s, it’ll encourage the youth without saying a single word. What we do now the future leaders will do also.

Joe talks with ABC's Jason Nathanson about the worsening wildfire conditions in California. Weston Whitener has what's happening in Whatcom this weekend. Then, Cooke Aquaculture tried to pay off the Lummi Nation after its Atlantic salmon spill.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Ryan Burrows about the impending Amazon acquisition of Whole Foods, and with producer Weston Whitener about what's happening in the community this weekend. Then, the Lummi Nation declares a state of emergency after a huge spill of Atlantic Salmon into local waters.

Some of the people who fish for, and protect wild salmon are calling the accidental release of 300,000 farmed salmon a disaster. The Lummi Nation declared a state of emergency. The tribe and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife are telling anglers to catch as many of the Cypress Island Atlantic salmon as possible, but Riley Starks with Lummi Island Wild says they aren’t safe to eat.

Co-Host Michael Kickingbear goes it alone in this episode of Native Opinion as Co-Host David Grayowl has a prior commitment. Subjects covered are: 1.) Bernie Sanders performance in the east coast primaries Open Commentary from Michael Kickingbear   2.) A petition caught our interest that we would like you to consider supporting from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Please see: National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition – Sign the Petition for Carlisle Boarding School to Send the Children Home  for details   3.) No More Squaw Bay: Name Change Coming Article Author: Richard Walker Source: Indian Country Today Media Network 4/26/16 A Washington state committee will give final consideration in May to changing the name of Squaw Bay, on Shaw Island, to a Lummi Nation place name for the island. Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/04/26/no-more-squaw-bay-name-change-coming-164251   5.) Louisiana school reverses ban on Native Americans wearing eagle feathers at graduation. Source: Associated Press The school board in Jefferson Davis Parish has changed its mind after initially refusing to allow Native American students to wear eagle feathers as part of their graduation garb. Read full Story: http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/louisiana_school_reverses_ban.html   6.) EXPULSION FOR TELLING TRUTH ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN GENOCIDE Article Author: John Vibes Source: Native News Online SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA: A California State University, Sacramento professor not only rejected one of his student’s claims that there was a genocide against the native people — he ended the class early and threatened the student with expulsion. According to 19-year-old student Chiitaanibah Johnson, her professor refused to allow her to make comments about the Native genocide during class — a time when it was appropriate to discuss the issue at hand. Instead, U.S. History Professor Maury Wiseman argued with her and insisted the native people did not face a genocide. Read the full store here: http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/expulsion-telling-truth-native-american-genocide/   Michael then Closes the show. To reach out show: E-mail Us!  hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion And we are also on Facebook.