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Indigenous Affairs

Lummi Nation breaks ground on detox center, first of its kind on WA tribal land

Chairman Anthony Hillaire joined by Rep. Rick Larsen, other dignitaries
Feb. 14, 2025 6:02 p.m.
Western Washington University parking building behind trees as students walk to their classes.
Education

Indigenous communities reclaim 41 remains, hundreds of artifacts from WWU

After heightened attention, university continues efforts to identify and return ancestors
Jan. 21, 2025 9:00 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummi Nation receives nearly $5M for salmon habitat projects

Federal funds inject $18.5 million into Washington state for conservation efforts
Dec. 5, 2024 2:43 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs
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Three households, disenrolled from Nooksack Tribe, receive eviction notices in court order

Tribe says residents don’t meet requirements to live in tribal housing. Family spokesperson says they’ve been wronged.
Nov. 15, 2024 3:19 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Lummi Nation, community members mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebration centered youth, with student speakers and keynote focused on youth empowerment
Oct. 14, 2024 10:47 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community receives cybersecurity grant to combat targeted threats

The Homeland Security grants are the first ever awarded to tribal nations
Aug. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Salmon attempt to swim up Whatcom Creek on Sept. 21.
Indigenous Affairs

Whatcom, Skagit County tribes to receive millions in federal funds for fish hatcheries

Lummi Bay, Skookum Creek hatcheries stand to benefit
July 26, 2024 5:15 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Youth canoe journey honors ancestral travel routes as elders pass down knowledge

Canoe travelers visit six islands on the way to final stop in Puyallup
July 25, 2024 11:23 a.m.
Indigenous Affairs

With new health center now open, Lummi Nation sets sights on detox facility

Tribe is seeking $10.6M from feds, Sen. Patty Murray toured center
July 16, 2024 3:51 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Judge orders BNSF to pay Swinomish Tribe nearly $400M for trespassing with oil trains

2023 ruling found that the railway violated terms of a 1991 easement
June 17, 2024 12:56 p.m.
A Whatcom County Fire District 8 ambulance drives down Electric Avenue with a trail of cars jammed behind it.
Health

EMS reviewing transport data after claims by Lummi Nation of inadequate emergency response 

At least 30% of Lummi Reservation patients were not transported to a hospital after calling 911
Updated June 13, 2024 3:34 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

Ceremonial student projects honor Lummi’s cultural connection to salmon

Hundreds turn out to honor salmon relatives in an event that puts high schoolers on track for graduation
May 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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