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In October, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, Lummi Nation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the City of Bellingham signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing shared priorities and a plan for removing barriers that prevent salmon and other fish from moving through local streams.
November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. At Bellingham Public Library we celebrate this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices. Our Library staff thoughtfully curates recommendations for reading, listening, and viewing across all ages, offering resources that highlight Native American stories, histories, and perspectives. We invite our community to explore Native American Heritage materials and engage with the rich traditions and contributions of Native American cultures.
For more than 50 years, Washingtonians have relied on regulatory tools and the stewardship of local agencies and tribes to protect our environment. Most notably, the Washington State Department of Ecology was the first governmental agency in the U.S. to focus on clean water and the environment. Ecology pre-dates the federal Clean Water Act and goes above and beyond federal requirements for protection of water, land and wildlife.
Join us for an evening of community, culture, and celebration. We’ll kick things off with dinner catered by Seawolf Surf n Turf, followed by a powerful program centered on the theme “Answering the Call of our Ancestors” and highlighting youth voices. We’ll close out the evening with singing, dancing, and a community drum group. All are welcome — families, students, and neighbors! Learn more on the WWU website .
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Presenting a brief recap of accomplishments at OppCo while Greg Winter was our executive director (plus a look at his beginnings with the company and his retirement party!)
Northwest Indian College has acquired a Legoe Bay property on Lummi Island to serve as an educational center supporting teaching, learning, research and community gatherings. Located adjacent to the original site of the Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture (LISA), the property represents far more than a new facility – it is a renewed commitment to place, history, and future generations.
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