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Gallery: Lummi, community celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

October 14, 2024 10:34 pm

Blackhawk Dancers spin around the Lummi Nation School gymnasium to the steady beat of drums and singing Monday, Oct. 14. Hundreds attended the Indigenous Peoples Day event. — Blackhawk Dancers spin around the Lummi Nation School gymnasium to the steady beat of drums and singing Monday, Oct. 14. Hundreds attended the Indigenous Peoples Day event. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Blackhawk Singers beat their drums with members of the West Shore Canoe Family. — Blackhawk Singers beat their drums with members of the West Shore Canoe Family. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

From left, Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire, Michaela Vendiola of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Anna Cook of the Swinomish, and Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund were honored as witnesses to the celebration. — From left, Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire, Michaela Vendiola of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Anna Cook of the Swinomish, and Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund were honored as witnesses to the celebration. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A dancer's braid hits their lower back. — A dancer's braid hits their lower back. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A packed gymnasium listens to Ta'Kaiya Blaney, an activist and singer from the Tla'amin Nation, speak. — A packed gymnasium listens to Ta'Kaiya Blaney, an activist and singer from the Tla'amin Nation, speak. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Ta'Kaiya Blaney sings to the crowd. — Ta'Kaiya Blaney sings to the crowd. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Lummi Nation School students speak about their experiences as Indigenous youth. — Lummi Nation School students speak about their experiences as Indigenous youth. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Anna Cook sings and beats her drum in a closing prayer after sharing what she witnessed. — Anna Cook sings and beats her drum in a closing prayer after sharing what she witnessed. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Event-goers sing and dance during a break. — Event-goers sing and dance during a break. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Blackhawk Dancer Kaydence Schaeffer kneels with other youth Monday, Oct. 14 during the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Lummi Nation School. — Blackhawk Dancer Kaydence Schaeffer kneels with other youth Monday, Oct. 14 during the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Lummi Nation School. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Youth hang out outside the Lummi Nation School during the Indigenous Peoples Day event. — Youth hang out outside the Lummi Nation School during the Indigenous Peoples Day event. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Hundreds celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with song, dance, speeches, food and laughter at Lummi Nation School on Monday, Oct. 14.