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Indigenous Affairs

Indigenous community members celebrate construction of House of Healing longhouse 

At ceremony, WWU President apologizes for past racism from faculty
April 11, 2024 9:59 p.m.
Federal funding will provide a kitchen and other furnishing in the Coast Salish-style longhouse planned for the Western Washington University campus. The university will build the House of Healing in a clearing in the Sehome Arboretum.
Indigenous Affairs

Construction of Western’s House of Healing longhouse to begin this summer

City council approves ground lease for project based in Sehome Hill Arboretum
April 8, 2024 8:08 p.m.
Salmon attempt to swim up Whatcom Creek on Sept. 21. The Lorraine Loomis Act would require 200-foot buffers in riparian waterways to protect dwindling salmon populations.
Indigenous Affairs

Salmon management 50 years after the Boldt Decision focuses on survival

Ruling reshaped tribes’ access to their cultural heritage, commercial fishing industry
Feb. 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Fentanyl pills and powder were seized during the July 25 and 26 takedown.
Indigenous Affairs

Suspected fentanyl overdoses leave two dead in Lummi Nation

Lummi Healing Spirit Clinic issues emergency alert warning community
Jan. 30, 2024 3:58 p.m.
A bag full of potato chip containers containing fentanyl.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummi leaders demand state action on fentanyl epidemic

Chairman Anthony Hillaire among those urging Inslee to declare state of emergency
Jan. 22, 2024 6:40 p.m.
An aerial view of BP Cherry Point Refinery with smoke fumes coming out.
Business

Lummi Nation opposes BP’s $50M purchase of Cherry Point parcels

Oil and gas giant says no current development plans for the land
Dec. 29, 2023 4:46 p.m.
Lummi Indian Business Council Chairman Anthony Hillaire talks to a crowd behind a podium with a microphone in hand.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummi Nation leader urges Biden to declare national fentanyl emergency

Chairman Anthony Hillaire said action will remove barriers, help tribes combat crisis
Dec. 8, 2023 1:54 p.m.
The Lummi Commod Squad look up to the camera with big smiles as they prepare Thanksgiving baskets.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummi ‘Commod Squad’ provides hundreds with food, services every week

'We're honored and proud to serve our people'
Dec. 4, 2023 5:10 a.m.
Lummi Chairman Anthony Hillaire prepares to sit at his desk as he cleans up with one hand holding onto a bundle of papers.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummis move aggressively to combat overdose deaths

With at least 7 lost, tribe begins police checkpoints, takes over troubled property
Updated Oct. 17, 2023 8:47 a.m.
Lhaq'temish dancers celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with the community at the Wex'liem Building on Monday
Indigenous Affairs

‘We are still here’: Community gathers for Indigenous Peoples Day

Event at Lummi Reservation draws hundreds
Oct. 9, 2023 11:02 p.m.
In this March 9
Indigenous Affairs

Ashes of famed orca Tokitae returned to Lummi Nation for private ceremony

Tribe will spread remains in a sacred spot; Friday's public ceremony canceled
Sept. 20, 2023 1:31 p.m.
W'tot Lhem
Indigenous Affairs

VIDEO: Lummi Nation, Tokitae supporters honor orca

Hundreds gathered at San Juan Island
Aug. 29, 2023 7:00 p.m.

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