Indigenous & Native Peoples' Community Resources

Explore resources gathered by our Indigenous and Native Peoples' Employee Resource Network and join us for a month-long journey of celebrating, learning, taking action, and supporting Indigenous & Native people.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Familiarize yourself with the land you occupy: https://native-land.ca/

Support Indigenous Creatives: https://yehawshow.com/

Native Knowledge 360degree Education Initiatives

Download Visit Seattle’s Native American Heritage Guide for more.

Learn more about Native peoples and cultures in the city, and how you can support their efforts:

DIGITAL RESOURCES

Films, Documentaries, & Videos

Podcasts & Audio

Decolonizing Data

Abigail Echo-Hawk, "Decolonizing Data: Restoring Culture, Building Beauty"

BOOKS

Ready to read? Bookshop.org is offering a discount on ten handpicked titles in celebration of Indigenous & Native Peoples' heritage that go beyond the basics, and offer a deep dive into everything from the foundations of Sioux cuisine, to the effects of industrialization and climate change on tribal lands.

Children

Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk
My We Have Enough to Share by Richard Van Camp
We Are Greatful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell
When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson
Giving Thanks by Chief Jake Swamp
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard

Young Adult

An Indigenous People’s History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Sugar Falls by David A. Robertson
A Girl Called Echo by Katherena Vermette
Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett
This Place by Multiple Authors & Illustrators

Local History

The River That Made Seattle by BJ Cummings

YOUTH EDUCATION

Native Education Programs in King County School Districts

The Native Education Program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally-related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students, including preschool children, who are:

A member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership, is defined by the Indian tribe or band, including any tribe or band terminated since 1940, and any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or band resides;
A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements described in this definition;
Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose;
An Inuit, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994.

***To enroll, parent guardians must complete a Title VI 506 Form. For more information, please contact your district’s Title VI Manager***

Auburn Schools

Office Location: Auburn HS 711 East Main St Auburn, WA 98002 253 931-4880 253 931-4701 fax Contact Robin Prattrpratt@auburn.wednet.edu

Enumclaw School District 2929 McDougall Ave Enumclaw 360-802-7694 Sui-Lan Ho’okanosui-lan_hookano@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Federal Way Schools

33330 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 253-945-4583 Voice/Office 253-797-0843 Cell/Text Contact Amanda Rambayon (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)arambayo@fwps.org

Kent School District 12033 SE 256th Street Kent, WA 98030 253-373-7000 RaynaMarie (Rayna) Tarrach

Edmonds School District 20420 68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98033 Contact Karen Elliottelliottk818@edmonds.wednet.edu

Eastside (Bellevue, Lk Washington, Northshore) Contact Mary L. Wilber, Osoyoos Indian Band Work (425) 936-1402 Fax (425) 936-1358 Email: mwilber@lwsd.org PO Box 97039 Redmond, WA 98073 Website: http://mwilber0.wix.com/eastside-ndn-ed

Renton School District 300 SW Seventh St Renton, WA 98057 425-204-3474 Contact Nemasia MoalaNemasia.Moala@rentonschools.us

Seattle Public Schools #1 2445 3rd Ave S Seattle, WA 98134 206 252 0948 Contact Gail T. Morris,gtmorris@seattleschools.org

Highline School District 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien, WA 98166 206.631.7735 Sara Marie Ortiz, MFA (Pueblo of Acoma)Sara.Ortiz@highlineschools.org Kayla Guyett (Jicarilla Apache) 206.631.7736Kayla.Guyett@highlineschools.org http://www.highlineschools.org/NativeProgram

Tukwila School District 4640 S. 144th Street Tukwila, WA 98168 206-901-8028 Contact Kierstynn Fallon

YOUTH RESOURCES

Youth Support Resources from WeRNative

United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) | unityinc.org

MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN & PEOPLE RESOURCES

MMIWG Awareness Toolkit (National Indigenous Resource Center)
MMIWG We Demand More
Running for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Please see our Suggested Readings & Films page to view more documentaries, articles, and podcasts.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Ecotrust | org/our-programs/indigenous-communities
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs | gov/indianenergy/about-us-0
Indigenous Environmental Network | Contact 218-751-4967 | org
Food Sovereignty | Contact 360-392-4248 | com

SUPPORT NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESSES

Representation is important in all fields. Read this article from South Seattle Emerald, ‘There Should Be Native American Restaurants Everywhere,’ featuring an interview with local chef Sean Sherman.

Find Native-owned businesses on Intentionalist or in the curated list below:

Sacred Circle Gifts and Art – Artisan pieces and specialty items designed by local and internationally renowned artists from across the continent.
Eighth Generation – Art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe partnering with community-based Native artists to create wool blankets and other gifts.
Native Works – Native art crafted by local apprentices; 100% of proceeds support ending Native homelessness in Seattle as a part of the Chief Seattle Club’s
In Bloom Salon & Beauty Boutique – Color and hair design studio featuring a variety of cosmetic services.
Indian Summer – Capitol Hill vintage store selling clothing and accessories; storefront open by-appointment due to COVID, shop their Instagram or Etsy
Off the Rez Cafe and Food Truck – Seattle’s first Native food truck starring Blackfeet frybread recipes, Indian tacos and daily creations.
Via Tribunali – Neapolitan pizzeria steeped in Italian traditions and crafted by Off the Rez owners.

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