News and Features
Culture Department Leads Nettle Harvesting Trips
From Puyallup Tribal News (by Lis Pemberton)- We are commonly told to steer clear of Nettles but did you know they have many nutritional and healing properties that have been used by Indigenous communities for generations? In this poetic piece,...
For Two Women Small Business Owners, Ramadan is a Moment to Remember Home
From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – two women with small food businesses at Spice Bridge in Tukwila reflect on Ramadan memories and how food is central to bringing people together.
QIKIQTAĠRUK Almost An Island
From Emergency Magazine (by Lauren E. Oaks with Kaisa Reese Ahluniq Kotch) – On earth day, we want to share this piece from Emergence Magazine which documents the stories of three generations of an Inupiat family in Alaska. They reflect...
Our Blended Family And the “Togetherness” of Ramadan
From NBC’s Asian America (by SK Ali) – Author SK Ali reflects on how Ramadan is a powerful opportunity to connect and come together.
Service is Sacred
From Wasat – Wasat is collecting stories of changemakers form their Muslim community during the month of Ramadan. Read more to learn about
How To Celebrate Khmer New Year
From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – Seattle’s Khmer community celebrates the solar new year throughout the month of April. In 2021 though, festivities may look a little different to account for social distancing measures.
Bob Shimabukuro: Remembering His Legacy Of Community Activism, Art and Creative Journalism
From International Examiner – Community journalist and activist Bob Shimabukuro passed away on March 20th. Ron Chew pens this moving obituary remembering Shimabukuro’s community-wide impact, kindness, and humor.
Drawing From Life
From Real Change – Bangladeshi American artist and activist Fahmida Azim talks about making it as an artist and the shift toward more inclusivity in the art world.
Native Communities Seek To Keep the Spirit Of The Powwow Alive During the Pandemic
From South Seattle Emerald – Powwows have been canceled and postponed once again due to COVID precautions. Local Powwow performers and organizers reflect on the significance of song, dance, and gathering for Indigenous communities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond....