From Tulalip News (by Micheal Rios) – With swədaʔx̌ali (Lushootseed for ‘Place of Mountain Huckleberries’), the Tulalip Tribes are reclaiming a traditional area to give their members access to huckleberry gathering.
Demand and enthusiasm for Asian fruits and vegetables grows
From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Rizanino “Riz” Reyes) – As demand increases for tropical Asian fruits and vegetables, local Northwest farmers are filling the niche.
Former INS Building, Now Largest Seattle Artist Enclave, at Risk of Redevelopment
From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – While local artists have reclaimed the CID’s former detainment and deportation facility, the building’s potential sale means the space’s future is uncertain.
Ethiopian Community Village Development to Provide Affordable Housing Units in Rainier Beach
From South Seattle Emerald (by Ronnie Estoque) – After years of planning, the Ethiopian Community in Seattle is constructing affordable housing for seniors in Rainier Beach.
2 new Black-owned breweries break barriers and bring craft beer to Seattle’s Central District
From The Seattle Times (by Tan Vinh) – New in the Central District, 23rd Ave Brewery and Métier Brewing Co. are increasing the representation of people of color in craft brewing.
Women-led group aims to increase food sovereignty, organic produce access among South Seattle Latinos
From The Seattle Times (by Daisy Zavala Magaña) – In the fight for food justice, community food project Salsa de la Vida works to provide Latino families more access to organic produce.
The Delridge Farmers Market Offers Culturally Relevant Food and BIPOC Vendors
From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – Learn more about South Seattle’s BIPOC-centered farmers market, running on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month through October!
From Indian Country Today – A daily digest of Indigenous news and culture, here featuring an interview with a leader in the gay and drag communities, Vee Newton, Diné.
New Intertribal Parenting Group Offers Indigenous Families a Way to Reconnect with Tradition
From South Seattle Emerald (by Alexa Peters) – Formed just before the pandemic, Native Newborns+ continues to help Indigenous parents connect to their culture and community.