Tulalip community to host inter-tribal jam session tonight for victims of Oso mudslide

By Brandi N. Montreuil, Tulalip News

A painting of the Tulalip Marina by Tulalip tribal artist Sam Davis will be one of the raffle items during the Tulalip Inter-tribal jam session to raise money for victims of the Oso mudslide. Photo courtesy, Natosha Gobin
A painting of the Tulalip Marina by Tulalip tribal artist Sam Davis will be one of the raffle items during the Tulalip Inter-tribal jam session to raise money for victims of the Oso mudslide.
Photo courtesy, Natosha Gobin

TULALIP – Tulalip community will be hosting an inter-tribal jam session tonight at 6:00 p.m. Greg Williams Court at the Don Hatch Youth Center located at 6700 Totem Beach Road on the Tulalip Reservation to raise money for Oso families as they recover from their losses.

A $5 donation will be accepted at the door. A concession stand serving refreshments, frybread, spaghetti, hamburger soup, and baked goods will be available for sale.  A raffle featuring items donated by local tribal artists will be held during the event.

“This event is 100 percent community efforts,” said event organizer Natosha Gobin, who says volunteers are still welcome to

A painting by Tulalip tribal artist Jonny Dill will also be one of the raffle items.Photo courtesy, Natosha Gobin
A painting by Tulalip tribal artist Jonny Dill will also be one of the raffle items.
Photo courtesy, Natosha Gobin

sign up. “All proceeds will go to the victims and rescue crews affected by the mudslide. It warms my heart and spirit to have so many give their time and assistance to the planning and execution of this event. I raise my hands to the crew that is helping make this event a success.”

The session will begin with a prayer and Amazing Grace sung by Tulalip artist Cerissa Gobin followed by traditional songs, prayers, and drumming.

For more information, or to volunteer at the event, please contact Natosha Gobin at 425-319-4416.