What does Indigenous reclamation mean? by Manola Secaira

In the past year alone, the movement led by Native communities to reclaim lands and spaces — sometimes called the “Land Back” movement — saw huge gains in mainstream momentum.

Last Real IndiansJanuary 23, 2023Matt Remle, Last Real Indians, Crosscut, Charolette Coe, Seattle, Land back, racism, Indigenous

University of Washington Students Protest Fossil Fuel Involvement in Campus Career Center

Members of ICA call on the University of Washington to declare the climate crisis an emergency and cut all ties with the Fossil Fuel industry. ICA asks that the leaders of University of Washington take a stance, take action, and show students they care about their futures.

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Decolonizing the Healthcare System by Rae Rose

In many ways, westernized medical practices are lacking in regard to cultural competency, especially towards Indigenous people and traditional practices. Stereotypes and misconceptions are reinforced by overworked and understaffed professionals.

Ours, Yours and Mine: Unkitawa Works to Uplift Those in Need by Rae Rose

Through hosting drum circles for healing, to providing medicines, and grass-roots organizing Unkitawa exemplifies the spirit of giving and selflessness. They have grown from one man’s good intentions into an organization recognized for their selfless acts.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansMarch 26, 2022Rae Rose, Last Real Indians, unkitawa, Covid19, Seattle, Corona virus

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Opposes Coastal GasLink Pipeline, Supports Canadian First Nations

As a sovereign Tribal nation and treaty signatory, the Snoqualmie Tribe is requesting the Canadian government directly meet with its leadership on a sovereign government-to-government basis. The Tribe will request that the Canadian government respect the rights of the Wet’suwet’en and protect the climate and ocean from the threats the pipeline presents.

Native Boys with Long Hair by Georgina Badoni & Uti Hawkins

For Native Americans having long hair is culturally relevant and significant. The importance of having long hair differs from tribes and nations. Some tribes’ belief long hair gives them power and knowledge, others feel connected to the cosmos, and some grow it long to honor their ancestors and culture.

New Signage Final Step in Preserving Legacy of Licton Springs as Indigenous Landmark by Alexa Peters

Nearly two years since earning a cultural landmark designation from the City of Seattle, Licton Springs Park, known as líq’tәd (pronounced LEE’kteed) in the Lushootseed language of the Coast Salish people, will have new signage installed on July 14 that will explain the cultural significance of this North Seattle site, in particular its ochre-colored spring, to the region’s history and Indigenous community.

The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe calls on Seattle to remove the Gorge Dam

The Upper Skagit believe the declines among the river’s once-abundant fish — the bull trout, chinook salmon and steelhead that once thrived here — are primarily due to the Gorge Dam, which blocks fish from reaching miles of historic salmon habitat upstream and prevents the downstream passage of wood, gravel and sediment that are essential for the fish

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National Awareness for MMIW: Putting an End to the Violence by Rae Rose

This is not new to our communities. Since the first European stepped foot on our lands, violence against the Native people has not only been allowed, but also celebrated.

Seattle City Council Stands with Ojibwe Tribes Fighting Line 3 Pipeline

In a letter addressing the Tribal Chairmen of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, the Seattle city council states they, “support of your efforts to halt construction of the tar sands Line 3 pipeline. We recognize impacted Nations are fighting a long battle to decommission oil pipelines and to transition to renewable resources. This letter recognizes the harmful impacts of the oil industry on Native American community lifestyles, health, and sovereignty.”

What does Indigenous reclamation mean? Three Native voices discuss by Manola Secaira

The concept of taking back Native land isn’t new. But it encapsulates more than most realize. In the past year alone, the movement led by Native communities to reclaim lands and spaces — sometimes called the “Land Back” movement — saw huge gains in mainstream momentum.

Covid-19 Impacts on Native American Communities by Tim Shay

Covid-19 is killing Native Americans and Alaska Natives at rates that are more than three times higher compared to white people in Washington according to the data from the State Department of Health

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U.S. states are failing to track COVID-19 data for Native people

The Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) released a report today that graded all 50 states on the quality, collection, and reporting of COVID-19 data as it relates to American Indian and Alaska Native people.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansFebruary 19, 2021COVID19, Last Real Indians, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle

Getting my Covid-19 Vaccine Shot by Rae Rose

It hurts my heart hearing about and watching people suffer. Dying without loved ones feels cold and cruel, for the ones left behind and to those passing. Still, this is where we are because of all the actions taken under falsified and tainted gossip passed off as truth.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansDecember 31, 2020Rae Rose, Last Real Indians, Seattle, Covid, Covid19, Corona virus

Native Youth Provide for Community and Elders During Covid Pandemic by Rae Rose

What impressed me about these young people is none of them let their fear cripple them. Instead working with Sarah Sense-Wilson as volunteers they reached out to help and protect others. They came together as a collective to protect our Elders and families.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansDecember 27, 2020Rae Rose, Last Real Indians, COVID19, Seattle, Native American, Clear Sky, UNEA, Sarah Wilson

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Woman and Police Brutality towards People of Color by Cat (Mackenzie) T

Over the past century, thousands of American Indian and Alaskan natives have been kidnapped and murdered. Oklahoma has the highest rate of missing and murdered indigenous women in America.

Hidden Epidemic by Ty’teanna and Jah’Lene

According to the Seattle Indian Health Board, 94% of Native women have been raped, coerced, or assaulted in their lifetime but only 8% of the victims' cases have been convicted.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansNovember 25, 2020Seattle, MMIW, Clear Sky

Paddle to Seattle by Kailani and Klayton

The first Canoe Journeys took place in Seattle on July 21, 1989. Washington was celebrating the 100th anniversary of their statehood but the Tribes said “not today” because we were here first.

FeaturedLast Real IndiansNovember 13, 2020Tulalip, Seattle, Duwamish, Last Real Indians, Clear Sky, Native youth