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An elderly woman speaks in front of a classroom. On the whiteboard are words in an Indigenous language.

Oregon language institute celebrates 25 years

From Indian Country Today (by McKayla Lee) – 2022 marks the 25th year of the Northwest Indian Language Institute and its work to revitalize the Pacific Northwest’s endangered Native Languages.
The north gate to Lumen Field, adorned with Native art and a sign that says "Muckleshoot".

Seahawks logo isn’t just accepted by Coast Salish tribes – it’s beloved

From Tulalip News (by Michael Rios) – “The Seattle Seahawks’ logo is that rarest of birds: a culturally accurate sports icon directly inspired from an Indigenous masterpiece — and embraced by the Indigenous People it is borrowed from.”
A man in headphones speaks into a microphone on a desk. A woman stands beside him in front of a banner that says "Daybreak Star Radio Network".

Live from Seattle: a brand-new Indigenous radio station

From Crosscut (by Margo Vansynghel) – “The longtime Native community center and headquarters of the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is now home to a brand-new – and rare – initiative: Daybreak Star Radio, an international online radio station fully dedicated to Indigenous music, arts and culture.”

“We’ve Been Here Forever, And We’re Going To Be Here Forever”: Colville Tribes Celebrate Sinixt People’s Victory in Canada’s Supreme Court

From The Spokesman Review (by Orion Donovan-Smith) – Members of the Colville Tribe celebrated the Canadian government’s recognition of the Sinixt people.