Some people trust their gut when making big decisions; others call it listening to their intuition. Sabrina Sykes (Haida) listens to her family, especially her ancestors. You could even say one of them influenced her decision to work at Seattle Indian Health Board. (More on that later.) Whether in her hometown of Ketchikan, Alaska or in the Seattle area, it seems home and family — in the broadest sense of these words — have always grounded her.
Thank you once again for a memorable Indigenous People Festival! The opportunity to be in community with Natives from all parts of the Puget Sound region was life-affirming and nourished our souls — but it was more than just that. As we celebrated both Indigeneity and Pride this month, IPF gave us a much-anticipated means to show up for our Two-Spirit relatives at a pivotal moment in time.
We’re still floating on good vibes, after a marvelous time at the Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards! Congratulations once again to this year’s awardees: Chairwoman Teri Gobin (Tulalip), Rep. Chris Stearns (Navajo), JD, and Brad Finegood, MA, LMHC.
Native people have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s possible these closures could also affect Indigenous people substantially.
The continued severe cold weather affects us all. However, we’re especially concerned about our relatives in and near Pioneer Square as a significant number of them are experiencing homelessness. With their wellbeing in mind, we’d like to highlight some of the cold-weather shelters currently in operation closest to our clinic. This information comes from the … Continue reading Shelter from the storm
Welcome back to Pioneer Square! We’re glad you decided to drop in at our clinic. While you’re waiting to be seen, how about some coffee and a bite to eat? Let us reintroduce you to some Indigenous food choices, located right next door.
You could call our new clinic location a hidden gem. It’s valuable, and it’s tucked away below ground. But once you know what you’re looking for, it’s easy to access high-quality, culturally attuned healthcare.
