King County Native American Leadership Council

10/08/2024

It's commonly believed that Native American origins go way back to the Ice Age, when the first humans migrated across the Bering Strait and into what is now North America. Over time, they spread across the continent and into South America, establishing distinct tribes, territories, and cultures. And...

07/12/2024

Introducing Serene Spirit Soap’s signature handcrafted soap. At Serene Spirit Soap we infuse each bar of soap with meditation and prayers of joy, forgiveness, and tranquility. We use natural ingredients that are sure to pamper your skin. I, Pamela Kajaastee, Tlingit, have found that handcrafting soap aids me in my healing journey, reconnecting with my identity and Native American heritage. When you purchase soap you’re not only investing in self-care, you are supporting others on their healing journey. At Serene Spirit Soap, we pledge to give 5% to organizations that are committed to the healing of intergenerational trauma. Please join me walking the Red Road!

01/08/2024

SHE WINS WE WIN 🏆👑🤩🙌🏽✨

We have no words, up against some stiff competition. Our girl pulled through and she is the winner of Best Female Performance in a Motion Picture!!!!!

The sky it the limit and we are so excited to see Turtle Islands reactions! Send them to us!!!! Congratulations again to Lily and the entire team behind Killers of the Flower Moon! 🏆

Rez Kids can indeed do anything 🏆

10/05/2023

Published by 4Culture on September 28, 2023Indigenous Traditions Andrea Wilbur-Sigo. Grandfather’s Wisdom, 2012/2023. Carved and painted cedar. Brightwater, Woodinville, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.comThe King County Public Art Collection features a wealth of wor...

09/25/2023

Native American Leadership Member in the News!
Born in Seattle, Lisa started at Metro in 1992 as a part-time operator before transitioning to full-time in 1997. Since then, Lisa has earned several Safe Driver Awards and many customer commendations and has been actively involved with ATU Local 587 for 30 years. Lisa has a degree in business administration from Bellevue College and is active in the Seattle-area Native American, Alaskan Native, and Filipino communities. Lisa has a daughter, a granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, cooking, baking, attending pow-wows, and spending time with her family.

King County Metro bus operator Lisa Nault has been awarded the department’s highest honor, Operator of the Year. Nault received the recognition today at a ceremony celebrating her award at Metro’s …

08/03/2023

The Duwamish River has many sides to it – industrial corridor, habitat for migrating salmon, ancestral waters for the people who have long inhabited its shores and waters. Two local artists have be…

05/12/2023

As a tribute to Salmon People, this special Boeing 737-800 depicts the ancestral importance of salmon through Northwest Coast formline art. The monumental design, by Crystal Worl, is a one-of-a-kind work that honors Alaskan salmon, culture and language.

04/26/2023

Matika Wilbur's book Project 562 took 10 years to complete.

03/18/2023

"That was one heck of a ride," said NASA astronaut Nicole Mann after landing into the Gulf of Mexico.

03/09/2023

Northwest Indian College celebrates Billy Frank Jr. Day and will be closed Thurs. March 9. We will reopen Fri. March 10