United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Daybreak Star

Bad Indians Staged Reading
2018-10-27 06:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration
2018-10-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Weaving Workshop for Beginners
2018-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
As an “Urban Indian,” I recognize some of the barriers that prevent many urban, displaced and/or unrecognized indigenous peoples from accessing our traditional weaving materials, and thus, can prevent us from weaving altogether. Awareness and removal of noxious weeds, when done properly, can not only help restore balance within our ecosystem, but some of these plant materials are incredibly safe and useful for weaving.
In this workshop for beginning weavers, we will discuss means to identify a handful of invasive species which are: 1) recommended for removal, 2) accessible in an urban setting, 3) safe to remove, and 4) easy to work with. With these materials, we will have an opportunity to practice a number of different weaving techniques, including those used to make roses, baskets, cordage, and headbands. Exact techniques will be decided on by participants. Instruction for multiple weaving techniques may be offered if time permits.
Feel free to bring in your own materials if you have something you prefer to use. All other tools and materials will be provided. Please prepare to walk about the grounds outside to practice identification of invasive species.
Facilitated by Stephanie Leon Riedl

United Indians Powwow
2018-07-20 09:00 - 2018-07-21 16:00
Grand Entries:
Friday – 7:00pm (Family Night FREE)
Saturday – 12:00 & 7:00pm
Sunday – 12:00pm
Coastal Grand Entry – Saturday ONLY 5:00pm
Pacific Islander Performance – Saturday ONLY 6pm
Admission: $5 per day (Sat &Sun)
Kids under 12 & Elders – FREE all weekend
Dancers & Singers Free with registration.
Host Drum: Indian Nation
MCs: Grant Timentwa & Larry Cordier
Arena Director: Ryan YellowJohn
Head Woman: Lydia McCloud
Head Man: Red Bear McCloud
Dance Judge: Clarissa Antone
Drum Judge: Reuben Twin Jr.
All Drums Welcome, First 10 drums receive day pay.
3 singers minimum required at drum roll call.
Drum Contest: 1st- $3000 2nd-$2000 3rd -$1000
5 singer minimum to register in drum contest.
Contest Dancing All Categories!
Juniors: 7-12
Teens: 13-17
Adults: 18-49
Golden Age: 50+
Specials:
Executive Director and Powwow Committee Special
Men’s Traditional 18+: $1000, $600, $400
Claudia Kauffman and Powwow Committee Special
Women’s Traditional 18+: $1000, $600, $400
Men’s “Street Clothes” Special – TBA
Sponsor: Red Bear McCloud
Teen Girls All Categories – 3 places
Sponsor: Seafair Indian Days Princess Oteskwe Shebala
Tiny Tot Special – TBA
Sponsor: Lydia McCloud
Honoring Native Babies
Sponsor: Native American Women’s Dialog on Infant Mortality
Volunteers info: pwvolunteers@unitedindians.org
Vendors applications: ljordan@unitedindians.org
Sponsors:
Stillaguamish Tribe
Washington Indian Gaming Association
Catholic Community Services
Sealaska Corporation
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Lummi Nation
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Traditional Salmon Dinners: $15 meal or $13 for Salmon and Salad
Coffee sold at UIATF Elders tent
Event T-shirts and Posters sold at booth near admissions
Other Food Booths:
Adobo Bro’s
Off the Rez
Citrus Sync
Navajo Frybread & Tacos
Eagle Foods
Sno Heaven
American Dreams Enterprise
Island Java
Lots of arts and crafts vendors!

United Indians Art Market
2018-06-02 09:00 - 2018-06-03 15:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States

Native American Foster Care Support Group
2018-05-23 17:30 - 19:30
NAFC Support Groups is a Native American Foster Care Support Group, sponsored by United Indians, Casey Familys Program and Fostering Together. Our group is for Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Relative Caregivers whom are taking care of Native American Foster Care children.
We meet every 4th Wednesday of each month at Casey Family Programs in Seattle, WA. Our meeting times are from 6:30pm-8:30pm. At our group Caregivers receive 2 hour foster care training credits, and for the children we provide cultural activities. Each month we provide a nutritious meal for our families who attend.
This group is created because of the many requests of folks that wanted a group more north of King county, and couldn’t attend the Cowlitz group because it was a bit too far south. Also requests to have a meeting other than a second of Wednesday of each month.
Have you ever considered of becoming a licensed Foster Parent? If so, then you too are also encouraged to attend. Foster Care Licensing professionals from United Indians and Casey Family are present each month to answer questions about the process of becoming licensed.
For more information, please contact: Kristie Lund-
E-mail: klund@casey.org; Phone; 206.709.2106 or Thaidra Alfred, Cowichan Tribes at email: talfred@unitedindians.org

2018 Native Life in the City Gala
2018-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Please join United Indians of All Tribes Foundation for our annual benefit gala. Native Life In The City: Walking in Two Worlds will be held at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park on April 21, 2018 in support of Daybreak Star and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation.
Since 1970, nonprofit United Indians has served low-income Native Americans of all Tribes from throughout the Puget Sound area. We are honored to continue upholding founder Bernie Whitebear’s mission to provide educational, cultural, and social services that reconnect Indigenous people in the Puget Sound region to their heritage by strengthening their sense of belonging and significance as Native people.
Dinner, Awards, Silent Auction and Fun

Enjoy a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres and bid on original handcrafted jewelry, art and more by local artists at the silent auction.
Experience an inspired banquet dinner by renowned Native chef Ramon Shiloh of Portland, Oregon, a modern caretaker of natural Indigenous cuisine (Vegan and vegetarian options are available), followed by a dessert dash. We will also be honoring local notables with the Bernie Whitebear and Contributor of the Year Awards.

All proceeds directly fund the critical social, educational, and cultural services United Indians provides to American Indians and Alaska Natives of all tribes and ages throughout the Puget Sound area.
Tickets and Registration – SOLD OUT
Ages 21 and over. We encourage you to pre-register your credit card prior to noon on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Then when you arrive at the Native Life In The City Gala, you can breeze through Registration! Your credit card will not be charged unless you make a purchase at the NLIC Gala. unitedindians.ejoinme.org/nativelife2018.
2018 NATIVE LIFE IN THE CITY AGENDA

4:30 – Doors open and check in begins
5pm – Silent auction and reception (upstairs)
5:30 – 5:45 – Fashion Show (upstairs) MEKA designs, and Materialize Native Pride
6:00 – Silent auction closes and everyone transitions downstairs
6:15 – Opening prayer song and welcome – Sondra Segundo, Haida Tribe & Mike Tulee, Yakama Tribe, UIATF Executive Director
6:20 – Veterans welcome –Mel Sheldon, Tulalip Tribe
6:25 – Dinner Buffet opens
6:45 – Hoop Dancer – Ryan Yellowjohn, Shoshone Bannock & Quechan Tribes
7:00 – Dessert Dash
7:15 – Key note speaker – Karina Walters, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Associate Dean for Research & Co-Director and Principal Investigator of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute of UW
7:30 – Raise the Paddle
7:40 – Award ceremony and honor song – Ramona Bennett and Snoqualmie Tribe. Honor song by Deyo Esquivel
8:00 – Closing ceremonies and check out – Fred Charles and Mike Tulee
Bernie Whitebear Award Nominations
Bernie Whitebear dedicated his life to celebrating traditional and modern Indian ways and to challenging outsiders’ perceptions. He is best remembered for leading the takeover of the land where the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center now sits, and for founding United Indians of All Tribes Foundation to ensure that the urban Indian community will always have a cultural home.
In Bernie’s honor, each year we recognize one individual who has made a difference in our community through perseverance, commitment, passion and love for our people and community. Thank you for your nomination.

Andrew Morrison Exhibit Opening
2017-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Exhibition Opening Featuring:
o Viewing of custom paintjob on classic 1966 Chevy Nova coupe
o Celebration of the Robert Eagle Staff Middle School murals
o Screening of “Great Walls of Indian Heritage” documentary
o Grand re-opening of UIATF gift shop
o $5 Indian tacos & pop
*Donations will be accepted to ensure the continuance of showcasing emerging Native American artists of the Pacific Northwest.
