United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Daybreak Star

Virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2020-10-12 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
http://bit.ly/IPDCelebration
This year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is going digital! While we can’t wait to gather in person again, in the meantime we’re excited to bring you a virtual celebration with performances from so many talented singers, drummers, dancers, and artists of all kinds.
You can either tune in right here on Facebook for our premiere live event.
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We’d also like to invite you to record a little video of your own. Though we’re unable to gather at Daybreak Star, we’re hoping to gather our community’s voices in the form of a video montage. Tell us how you’ll be celebrating your indigeneity, how you’re rising up and resisting, or just how you’ve been navigating this moment.
Submit your video message here: https://www.tribute.co/indigenous-peoples-day/.
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LINE UP
Muckleshoot Canoe Family
Robert Upham
UTOPIA Seattle
Haida Heritage
Tloke Nahuake Aztec Dancers
Gathered in This Place
Tulalip Youth Council
Lanuola Samoan Performing Arts Academy
+ more!

Fall Drive-Thru Youth & Family Appreciation Day
2020-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | WA
UPDATE: Due to precautions around air quality, we’ve moved our drive-thru to October 4th. More details below!
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Don’t miss our youth and family appreciation day drive-thru! ? We’ll have free backpacks and school supplies, gifts for caregivers, and free meals.
The drive-thru will be at Daybreak Star on October 4th, and pickup times will be staggered as follows: 10AM-12PM, 1PM-3PM.
Email maiaanderson206@gmail.com to register for a time slot. Contact talfred@unitedindians.org with any additional questions.

Foster Care Mini Powwow
2020-09-20 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
You are invited to our 4th Youth and Family Mini Powwow produced by UIATF’s Native American Foster Care Support Group, Fostering Together, and Casey Family Programs. Join us as we recognize Foster Care Awareness Month with a special Powwow for our children, and the families that support them in learning and embracing their cultural heritage. This event is FREE, and a delicious meal will be provided!
This Powwow is “inside” Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center and should not be confused for the big Seafair Powwow in July. This is more of an introductory Powwow for those who are learning, and those in the community that want to support and mentor them.
For general program information contact:
Thaidra Alfred at talfred@unitedindians.org or (206) 829-2229

Daybreak Star Circle Time Connections
2020-07-20 18:30 - 2020-08-03 19:30 | WA
Join us for fun, cultural activities designed for Indigenous foster children and their caregivers Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm! Coming up:
July 20: Storytelling with Roger Fernandes and Fern Renville (Zoom link: bit.ly/dbscircletime)
July 27: Cultural Care **for caregivers** (Zoom link: bit.ly/cultural_care)
August 3: Beading bracelets with Cynthia Masterson (Zoom link: bit.ly/dbscircletime)

Seafair Indian Days Powwow - CANCELLED
2020-07-17 - 2020-07-19 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
To Our Relatives, Friends and Supporters:
It is after heavy deliberation and with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of our 33rd annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow, which was scheduled to take place July 17-19, 2020 at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle, WA.
This was an exceedingly difficult decision in light of what this powwow means to our community. Since the first intertribal powwow on these grounds 33 years ago, organized by our founder Bernie Whitebear, we have only been forced to cancel once.
We have a great number of Elders who attend our powwow, and who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 – cherished parents, grandparents, great grandparents and protectors of our languages, cultures and stories. With this decision, we choose to prioritize their health, and the health of our communities at large. We appreciate your kindness and understanding, and hope you will return to dance, sing, drum and gather with us next year.
Sincerely,
Mike Tulee (Yakama) – UIATF Executive Director

Native Life in the City Live Artist Spotlight w/ Cyn Masterson
2020-05-14 13:30 - 14:00 | WA
Join United Indians’ Arts Program Manager and Sacred Circle Gallery Curator, Hank Cooper, and artist Cynthia Masterson of Blue Dot Beadwork in a live discussion about one of her latest creations, “Recipe for a Quarantine”. “Recipe for a Quarantine” tells a quarantine story through beadwork and illustrates how Cynthia moves out of her Comanche traditional designs and color palettes to incorporate the collective forced adaptation of understanding how connection is essential among our Urban Native community. Cynthia will also discuss how this piece contributes to a culinary theme in her body of work and how technology has played an important role during this time.
Throughout the conversation we will be holding a raffle for one of Cynthia’s handmade pieces of jewelry. Those who tune in via Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center and make a donation during the live stream will automatically be entered into the raffle to win the prize. *Donations must be a minimum of $20.00 and must be submitted through our official online giving campaign webpage linked just below.
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/uiatfnativelifeinthecity
Where Cynthia got her name:
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Cynthia Masterson now lives and beads in Seattle, Washington. She carries the name of her great-great-great grandmother Cynthia Ann Parker, mother of Quannah Parker, one of the last Comanche chiefs. She is an enrolled member of the Comanche tribe and a Titchywy decendant.
When she’s not traveling to Oklahoma to see family and friends you’ll find her walking Sweeps, the whippet, with her husband Bret of twenty plus years. She beads anywhere, showing the 3-drop gourd stitch to everyone she meets.

Native Life in the City Online Fundraiser
2020-05-09 - 2020-05-16 | WA
Please join us for our online fundraiser, which will be replacing our annual gala due to COVID-19 and current Stay at Home guidelines. Enjoy keynote speeches, client testimonies, raffles each day and MORE! More to be announced soon.

Fort Lawton Takeover Celebration - 50th Anniversary!
2020-03-08 10:30 - 14:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Come celebrate with us March 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., as we honor those who fought tirelessly for the creation of Daybreak Star as a social and cultural home for our local urban Native community.
In 1970, in response to disproportionate rates of poverty and little access to necessary health and social services, hundreds of Native activists and their allies occupied Fort Lawton, a recently decommissioned U.S. Army Base. This grueling month long occupation, met with both outside support as well as military and police violence, resulted in activists obtaining a lease to nineteen acres of land in what is now known as Discovery Park, and the eventual creation of Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Since our founding in 1970 by beloved leader Bernie Whitebear, United Indians’ has grown to support ten different programs which serve 1,000 clients each year and provide a whole host of critical services and cultural activities.
Join us as we march down Bernie Whitebear Way in recognition of the powerful work of past and present activists in uplifting our Urban Native community, and stay for a free community meal.

Census Family Fun Day!
2020-02-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Join us for our upcoming Census Family Fun Day! Enjoy a FREE spaghetti lunch, raffles, face painting, and balloon animals, all while learning about the importance of the Census for our communities.

Census 2020 & Resource Fair
2020-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 | WA
Come join us for a Census 2020 Information Session and Resource Fair! There will be a brief introduction to the Census, followed by a description of JOBS OFFERED (starting salaries range from $14.50 – $25.50 per hour) with a Census employee who will help you apply on the spot! Food will be provided.

Fatherhood Is Sacred®
2020-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
Our Strong Fathers is excited to offer the “Fatherhood Is Sacred®” course beginning on January 8th, 2020! Classes will be offered at our Columbia City office every Wednesday night from 6-8pm (3712 South Ferdinand St. Seattle, WA 98118)
This 12 week course was developed by Albert M. Pooley, MSW/MPA (Hopi/Navajo), who worked as a Family Counselor for over 30 years. In 2002, Albert founded the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association, and has been teaching parenting and relationship courses ever since. NAFFA has trained over 2500 facilitators across Turtle Island to bring these teachings to our people.
Fatherhood Is Sacred® is designed to reintroduce traditional values into our homes, and to motivate fathers to become leaders in our families and communities. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation. Dinner is provided, and childcare can be accommodated.
For more information call 206-707-1562 or email desquivel@unitedindians.org.
Nia:wen kowa!

Holiday Art Market
2019-12-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Our annual free public showcases of arts and crafts by Indigenous artists. Daybreak Star will be filled with authentic Native American arts, crafts and foods, just in time for holiday shopping. Many tribes, cultures, styles, and media will be represented at all price points. Stop by to check out clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art prints, and so much more, all in compliance with the Indian Arts & Crafts Act. We will have a salmon lunch and Indian tacos available for purchase, and free entertainment by Native performing artists at 1:00 p.m. during the lunch hour. All are welcome!

Holiday Art Market 2019
2019-12-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Hand Drum Making Class
2019-12-11 16:00 - 20:00 | WA
Our Strong Fathers support program will be hosting a hand drum making class at our Columbia City office! Join us from 4-8pm to learn how to tie a hand drum. Please try to arrive by 6:30pm. Please call or email to reserve a spot, walk ins are welcome, but supplies are limited to 20 spots. 206-707-1562 (leave message) OR desquivel@unitedindians.org. Dinner will be served, and gift cards are available for transportation needs.

Labateyah Harvest Feast
2019-11-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Labateyah Youth Home, 9010 13th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
It’s been a busy year at Labateyah Youth Home, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Come by to enjoy food and activities with great company.

Census 2020 Event + Dinner & Raffle!
2019-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Come out to the Census 2020 Event, hosted by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, to receive training in what each area of Census is looking for, and what Title 13 really means. Job opportunities will be available!
Kids are welcome, and we will provide dinner. Plus, a raffle ticket will be given to each attendee! Prizes include: blanket, mug, crockpot, and gift cards!
Please RSVP by contacting Luisa Laulile at llaulile@unitedindians.org or 206.475.2763.

Man Up! And Talk About It!
2019-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | WA
Join us for a dinner discussion on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention for Native Men and Teens. Native men account for some of the highest rates of suicide in the country, nearly 3x times the rate of non-Natives. Only by understanding how trauma impacts our lives can we begin to heal those emotional wounds that destroy us from the inside.
We are honored to be joined by guest speakers Albert Foote Sr. (Ft. Peck Sioux) and Caseymac Wallahee (Yakama) who will present on suicide prevention and traditional teachings. There will be a lot of discussion, so please bring your questions.
Dinner will be served at 4:15pm, and once everyone is settled in we we begin with our presentations. Gift cards for transportation assistance available, limit one per vehicle. Please RSVP so we can plan to have enough food!
Nia:wen!

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2019-10-14 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
United Indians was one of a team of Native activists and allies that successfully advocated for the City of Seattle to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2014. We commemorate the day annually with a rally and march downtown, followed by speeches, Native cultural performances, and a community dinner at Daybreak Star. All are welcome, Native and non-Native alike!

Youth and Family Mini Powwow
2019-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Youth and Family Mini Pow Wow
2019-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
United Indians is proud to partner with Amara, Fostering Together, Casey Family Programs, Coordinated Care, and CANOES to present the third annual Youth and Family Mini Pow Wow at Daybreak Star Cultural Center!

For questions, contact Thaidra Alfred talfred@unitedindians.org
For vendor information, contact Hank Cooper hcooper@unitedindians.org

2019 Native Life In The City Fundraiser Gala: Powered By The Wisdom Of Womxn
2019-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Save the Date for the 2019 Native Life In The City Fundraiser Gala at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center!
CLICK HERE to buy tickets, donate auction items, or become a sponsor.

Spring Fling Family Fun Day
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Labateyah: Transformers
2019-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Join us as we open our newest exhibition, featuring the emerging artists of Labateyah Youth Home and their self portraits. This event will be an opportunity for guests to meet with the artists in reflection along with performances, celebrations, and refreshments.
For more information on the Youth Home, visit our website.

Gourd Dance to Honor Dr. Augustine McCaffery, Ed.D
2019-02-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Holiday Arts Market
2018-12-15 09:00 - 2018-12-16 15:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Daybreak Star Cultural Center is filled with Authentic Native American Arts, Crafts and foods, perfect for Holiday Shopping. Many tribes and cultures are represented, including traditional and modern interpretations. Salmon lunch and Indian tacos are available for purchase, and entertainment is planned. Come celebrate with us, and support Native American artists, artisans and craftsmen. Benefits go to our Sacred Circle Art Program and Elders program for Native American Elders in the Seattle area.
Stop by Saturday and Sunday for incredible arts, entertainment, and a delicious salmon bake!
If you are interested in vending contact hcooper@unitedindians.org

December Arts Market
2018-12-01 09:00 - 2018-12-02 15:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
