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By Wade Sheldon, Tulalip News On Saturday, November 2, Washington’s Women of the Trades held their Sweet 16 annual Dream Big Dinner, celebrating men and women who excel in their careers or contribute to the advancement of women in the trades. The organization aims to promote economic equity and self-sufficiency for women by providing access … Continue reading “Building pathways: Honoring Aliana Diaz’s trade advocacy”
By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News Standing in line amongst their classmates, a cohort of Tulalip’s youngest learners patiently waited for DJ Auntie Monie to call their name. After receiving a cedar paddle necklace, they took a symbolic step into the future as they passed under an archway of cedar branches to the applause of hundreds. … Continue reading “Paddling Forward: Over 100 TELA students take next step in educational journey”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News New year, new me. A popular phrase used to express the idea of a fresh start. The sentiment behind the phrase suggests a desire for change, self-improvement, and the opportunity to reshape one’s future. A simple, four-word phrase with a larger-than-life meaning that truly encompasses the long-held tradition of New … Continue reading “New Year’s resolution series: 14 TVTC graduates construct new career aspirations. So can you!”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News “Welcome to our 2023 ceremony to celebrate our graduates,” said interim CEO Rochelle Lubbers as she greeted the hundreds of family and friends who ventured to the Tulalip Resort on June 20. “We’re so excited to have you all here. Our hearts are beyond full to be in … Continue reading “Determination and a Diploma”
By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News; photo courtesy of Nicole Sieminski Six Tulalip tribal departments sang nothing but praises about the Tulalip Foundation for their assistance in getting their projects up and running this year, as well as expanding their program’s outreach and services for the community. And it’s a guarantee that if we were to … Continue reading “Tulalip Foundation awards mini grants to multiple tribal programs”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Back in 2018, Tulalip leadership issued a declaration of emergency regarding the opioid epidemic. Under this declaration all tribal agencies and departments were able to make the opioid epidemic a priority and, when given opportunity, collaborate to develop solutions. It took ample time and much well thought-out, strategic planning to … Continue reading “Pallet shelter offers ‘a new beginning’ for Tulalip homeless”
By Kalvin Valdillez, photos courtesy of Lisa Telford With the turn of the year comes a time of reflection and reevaluation. Something about a fresh new calendar inspires many to make changes, set personal goals, and take on new challenges to become the best version of their selves. Now, we all know the old adage, ‘new … Continue reading “TVTC enrollment open now; only 16-weeks, 455 hours to construct the new you”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News For the eighth consecutive year, the greater-Seattle area and its tens of thousands of proud Native American citizens celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. Replacing the former misbegotten holiday dedicated to a slave trader and lost Italian navigator, the commemorative day to honor the past, present and future of Indigenous culture takes … Continue reading “Celebrating Indigenous Peoples, the Daybreak Star way”
By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News “When building a bug out or a go bag, it’s important to get enough supplies and essentials to get you from point A to point B. Point A is the threat of danger and point B is the location that you choose for safety,” said Angel Cortez, Tulalip Emergency Management … Continue reading “Assemble your Go Bags following the 5 Cs of Survival”
By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News For thousands of years, huckleberry has served as an important food, medicine, and trade good to the Coast Salish peoples. Mountain huckleberry is most abundant in the middle to upper mountain elevations, and favors open conditions following disturbances like fire or logging. Prior to European colonization, Native peoples managed ideal … Continue reading “It’s huckleberry harvest time!”