At the time of the 1970 Takeover, Bernie Whitebear, United Indians’ founder, conceived of an expansive vision for the future of Seattle’s Fort Lawton: reclaiming Native land to build a cultural center, an art gallery, and affordable housing for our… Read More »Affordable Housing at Fort Lawton: Bernie’s Dream a Reality
Have you had a chance to learn about our Powwow Princess, Simsimtko? She has spent the last twelve months traveling around the country visiting as many Powwows as she could! Interested in being the next Powwow Princess? Application details can… Read More »Meet the 2018-19 Powwow Princess!
From her work as the Indian Child Welfare Program Manager at United Indians early in her career, through her long tenure as a social worker with the Department of Social and Health Services, Pauline American Horse has served the Native… Read More »Powered by the Wisdom of Womxn: Board Chair Pauline American Horse on the Importance of Women at United Indians
On March 8, we celebrate the 49th anniversary of the 1970 Takeover of Fort Lawton. This dramatic protest brought together urban Natives and allies responding to a international call to join in community and work towards justice. The Takeover led to… Read More »49th Anniversary of the Takeover of Fort Lawton
News Coverage and Documents from the Takeover of Fort Lawton, March 8, 1970.
The plight of the southern resident orca whales drew national attention this July, when an orca calf died within a few hours of birth and was carried by its mother, Tahlequah, for weeks after. Sadly, southern resident orca pregnancies from… Read More »Southern Resident Orca Recovery Task Force
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is excited to announce the opening of our Sacred Circle Gallery Gift Shop at Sea-Tac Airport! The store will open at the end of November, and we will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month… Read More »Sacred Circle Gallery Gift Shop Opening at Sea-Tac
During the 2018 mid-term election cycle, more women than ever are seeking offices ranging from city council to the United States Senate, with a record number of over 40 female Native candidates running. Before the votes are counted on November… Read More »Native Women Running for Office in Unprecedented Numbers
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In 2014 the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to change the second Monday in October to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As Councilmember Kshama Sawant told the Seattle Times, “Learning about the history of Columbus and transforming this day into a celebration… Read More »History of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle
