Training for a Better Tomorrow

  By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News    On Monday, December 12, fourteen Native students were honored with a graduation banquet at the Hibulb Cultural Center for their commitment to training for a better tomorrow. The fourteen students, six of whom are Tulalip, were the latest cohort to complete an intensive three-month pre-apprenticeship construction trades program … Continue reading “Training for a Better Tomorrow”

Men urged to think healthy and get checked

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News  The Karen I. Fryberg Tulalip Health Clinic is reminding men to take charge of their health as the upcoming Men’s Health Fair is right around the corner. Scheduled to take place on Friday, December 9, from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m., the annual health fair is all about raising awareness for men’s … Continue reading “Men urged to think healthy and get checked”

Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Office Family Day

    On Friday November 4th the Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) held a “Family Day” at its vocational training center. Children, parents, and uncles and aunties gathered together at the training center to paint the bookshelves this years students have built as their first construction project. The school year started in September. Families … Continue reading “Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Office Family Day”

Information about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

Submitted by Jason McKerry, MD, FAAP, Karen I Fryberg Tulalip Health Clinic  Many of you may have heard about the recent cases of acute neurological illness seen in kids at the Seattle Children’s Hospital. I know that a child’s health is the most important thing in every parent’s life. I want to share some important … Continue reading “Information about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)”

Othello Tiny House Village Holds Community Celebration

  Seattle, WA – On Sunday, June 5, Othello Tiny House Village in the Othello neighborhood is hosting a community celebration to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and businesses that have helped make Othello Village possible. The event will include live music by Lady A and the Raging Grannies, tours of the … Continue reading “Othello Tiny House Village Holds Community Celebration”

Training for a better tomorrow

  By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News On Monday, May 16, twenty-one Native students were honored with a graduation banquet at the Hibulb Cultural Center for their commitment to training for a better tomorrow. The 21 students, 10 of whom are Tulalip, were the latest cohort to complete an intensive three-month pre-apprenticeship construction trades program offered … Continue reading “Training for a better tomorrow”

Make Today Great: Community Members Empower Our Future

    by Micheal Rios, Tulalip News  On the crisp spring morning of Friday, March 25, the students of Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary were greeted by some unexpected visitors. Parents, grandparents, siblings, community members, and volunteers lined the student drop-off sidewalk holding rally signs and giving waves of encouragement. Prior to the commencement of the school … Continue reading “Make Today Great: Community Members Empower Our Future”

Taking charge of your health

  By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News Early detection is key for the treatment of heart disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, and many other diseases that disproportionately affect men. However, men are less likely to seek preventative care than women. Despite growing awareness, men usually take a back seat approach to maintaining their health. We will shy … Continue reading “Taking charge of your health”

Promoting health and wellness at Tulalip

    by Micheal Rios, Tulalip News  The Tulalip Karen I. Fryberg Health Clinic hosted their annual health fair on Friday, October 2, with participants showing up earlier than normal to take full advantage of the health screening stations and complementary door prizes. Every year community members are invited to stroll through the variety of … Continue reading “Promoting health and wellness at Tulalip”

What if We Listened to Indigenous People?

Slowly but surely, Seattle’s non-Natives have started to acknowledge the stories of the people who lived here before them, and are making exciting new history in the process. By Kelton Sears Tue., Aug 4, Seattle Weekly For the 2015 edition of Best of Seattle, the Seattle Weekly staff looked back on the past year and selected the five … Continue reading “What if We Listened to Indigenous People?”