United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Daybreak Star

WHAT ARE WE TAKING WITH US? – NLitC 2021
2021-05-11 10:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Tuesday’s live is a panel about Indigenous language preservation. Already at risk prior to COVID-19, many languages may be lost as we struggle against a disease most deadly to elders, our knowledge keepers and carriers.
Alice Oligario (Nanaimo & Squamish First Nations + Philippines, Cynthia Savini (Makah, Jamestown S’klallam + Quileute), and Hi’io Delaronde (Mohawk) on the weight of carrying Native languages as COVID-19 puts their survival at risk.
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Alice has been a member of the Ina Maka Family Program with the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation over two years. She has two children and five grandchildren. Alice started the Sewing Circle with the Indigenous Sisters Resistance, guiding and teaching her native sisters how to create and make their own prayer/ribbon skirts for ceremonies, pow wows, and sweats. Alice was pivotal in helping the women of the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island create and sew their own ribbon skirts for the Indipino Celebration at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. It is a celebration to honor both her cultures – Native and Filipino. She is a member of the Indigenous Sisters Resistance Drum and Sing group which has performed at events such as the Folk Life Festival at Seattle Center, lead the Women’s March in Seattle two years in a row and at the Indipino Celebration.
Cynthia A. Savini, M.Ed., of the Makah, Jamestown S’klallam and Quileute tribes, has been an educator for almost 30 years. She has taught all ages from infants to adults and is currently serving as the new Family Services Division Director for United Indians.
Shé:kon, Karonhí:io Delaronde iónkiats, Kanien’kehá:ka niwakonhwentsò:ten, Kanièn:ke nitewaké:non, tánon Wakeniáhton niwaki’tarò:ten. Hello, my name is Karonhí:io Delaronde, I am Mohawk, I come from Ganienkeh, and I am of the turtle clan. Foremost, I am honored to be a fluent Kanien’kéha (Mohawk) speaker through the gentleness and kindheartedness of many of my elders. I had the opportunity to spend quality time and teach with them through my years as a teacher in my community. That is something I hold close.
I came to Seattle in early 2018 leaving my home community of 30 years. I came out here to experience things that I did not know that I didn’t know. That feeling brought, and still brings, much excitement to my life over here.

WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? – NLitC 2021
2021-05-10 12:00 - 20:00 | WA
Don’t miss the kick off of our “We’re. Still. Here.” speaker series! Monday’s live is an intimate conversation between our board’s Chairwoman, Abriel Johnny + Randy Lewis, an original fence jumper from the 1970 Fort Lawton Takeover, the protest that paved the way for UIATF’s existence.
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Randy Lewis needs no introduction. He is our board member for life, our inspiration, an original fence jumper, a sought-after storyteller, an honored Elder, and a tireless activist. I am proud to call him Uncle. He grew up on the Colville Reservation, came over the Cascades to continue his education, got involved in Native rights issues, and carried the torch for many battles, for many causes, and for many groups in Seattle in his 47 years here. He now lives in Wenatchee where he continues to educate and activate others as a consultant to the Colville Tribe and Chelan County. He narrated an inspired documentary, The Winter’s Tale and authored two books, including Red Star Blue Star Defeats Spexman.
Abriel Johnny chairs the board of United Indians of All Tribes. She is Cowichan and Tlingit. Abriel has deep roots at Daybreak Star. Her father, Abe, was one of the first over the wall during the Takeover of Fort Lawton in 1970. Activism is in her blood. If you’ve marched with her at a rally or protest, you know that she beads amazing masks of her own design. As an activist, she helps to make the shift from crisis-oriented responses to health and social problems to one that focuses on prevention, embraces recovery, and eliminates disparities for Indigenous people. Abriel earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in Law and Policy and a Master’s degree in Political Management at George Washington University. We’re so proud of her!

Native Life in the City 2021 Gala
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-15 | WA
Join UIATF for a week-long series of livestreams leading up to our annual Native Life in the City Gala. We’re talking to Native changemakers and caretakers about where our community has been, where we are now, and what’s next.
The overarching theme of this year’s gala — We’re Still Here — is rooted in perseverance. It is not only the spirit of trudging onward against the backdrop of a second pandemic year, but also remaining Indigenous on our lands after centuries of abuse and erasure.
Each day of our week-long program focuses on a different sub-theme designed to reflect on that larger topic. It’s a thematically chronological series of livestream conversations.
5/10 – “Where Have We Been?” Monday’s live is an intimate conversation between our board’s Chairwoman, Abriel Johnny + original fence jumpers from the 1970 Fort Lawton Takeover, the protest that literally paved the way for UIATF’s existence.
5/11 – “What Are We Taking With Us?” Tuesday’s live is a panel about Indigenous language survival. Already at risk prior to COVID-19, it has become an even more perilous as we struggle against a disease most deadly to elders, who are relied upon for cultural preservation.
5/12 – “How Are We Healing?” We’d be remiss without a discussion about the incredible work of Native doctors and healers in keeping our people well and coordinating a notoriously swift vaccine roll-out. Speakers will include Dr. Socia Love of Seattle Indian Health Board and Dr. Dakotah Lane, Health Director of Lummi Nation.
5/13 – “Where Are We Now?” In line with our broader theme, we want to ground ourselves in the present through a roundtable with Native elected officials about contemporary Indigenous struggles. Speakers will include longtime former Sen. John McCoy + Rep. Debra Lekanoff.
5/14 – “Where Are We Going?” Friday’s stream is a conversation between Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (When They See Us, 13th) and rising star Jana Schmieding (Rutherford Falls) about retelling narratives often deleted from or distorted in “textbook” history. How we approach the telling of our past has a major impact on our ability to envision a future together, and we’re turning to two BIPOC women of Hollywood for insight about that process.
5/15 – The gala will conclude on Saturday with our yearly auction of Native artwork and goods.

You & UIATF: 51 Wonderful Years of Serving Urban Indians
2021-03-08 17:30 - 20:00 | WA
Join United Indians of All Tribes Foundation for an evening dedicated to commemorating fifty-one-derful years of serving Urban Indians. We’ll be celebrating our organization’s rich history + offering an overview of our ongoing services and programs for potential clients.
How can UIATF help you? Tune in on March 8th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. PST to find out!
NOTE: must register through Eventbrite to be eligible for raffle!

King County Coalition Against Hate + Bias in Conversation w/ Enrique Cerna
2021-01-28 14:30 - 20:00 | WA
Have you or someone you know been a target of racism, homophobia, misogyny, ableism, xenophobia, transphobia, ageism, colorism or another form of discrimination?
KCAHB’s goal is to document systematic oppression by collecting individual stories from our communities. All reports are recorded anonymously with discretion by our team, who are BIPOC residents of the area.
We invite you to join our dialogue with Seattle broadcast journalist Enrique Cerna on Jan. 28th, 2:30 p.m.

Virtual Native Art Markets 2020
2020-12-19 10:00 - 2020-12-31 17:00 | WA

Native American Month Celebration
2020-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | WA
Please join United Indians as we partner with the Office of Indian Child Welfare to host their virtual Native American Month Celebration. Guest will have the opportunity to bid in a digital silent auction, and the winners will be announced via Zoom during the celebration. Items up for grabs include beaded earrings, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and a rocking chair! All proceeds from the auction will go toward supporting Indigenous youth navigating the foster care system.
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Agenda for the Event
2:00pm Welcome & Light introduction of auction & raffle items by Francis
2:05pm Prayer by Cecile Hansen
2:10pm Cyndie Blair Welcomes Representatives from United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
– Thaidra Alfred Foster Care / ICW & Support Group Coordinator
– Lu’isa Laulile Family Care Specialist & Foster Home Licensor
2:20pm Jingle Dancer Klarissa introduced by Thaidra Alfred
2:30pm The Honoring of Larry Nelson
3:00pm Auction explanation with light entertainment by Francis
3:05pm Blessing by Vernon
3:10pm Storyteller with Dylan
3:20pm Bless the Children by Deb Guerrero
3:30pm Count the Beads with Ellie & Larry
3:40pm Storytellers with Fern and Roger
4:15pm Veterans share a song introduced by Deb Guerrero
4:30pm Raffle a rocking chair donated by Larry Nelson
5:00pm Giving our warm Thank you & Goodbye as this is the end of our event by Francis

Virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2020-10-12 14:00 - 20:00 | 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
