Help Our Nisqually Neighbors

As part of our healing in recognition of our colonizing ancestors failure to honor the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty that stole the land on which we live from the Salish Sea indigenous people Interfaith Works seeks to support our local tribes in reclaiming their culture.

You are invited to help our Nisqually Tribe neighbors make 2000 to 3000 gifts for the pullers (canoe paddlers) and guests who come from as far away as Tahola and Nanaimo for this year’s Canoe Journey which the Nisqually are hosting. All are welcome and the supplies needed for sewing, jewelry and basket making will be provided. Just show up at the Billy Frank Jr. Gym (down the road past the tall building across the street from their casino in Yelm).

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays 10am-3pm & 5pm-7pm.
• Thursdays 10am-3pm & 4pm-6pm Song and Dance at the Youth Center.
• Fridays 4pm-6pm Drum Circle at the Youth Center.
  
  

Our friends in the South Sound Cooperative, over at St Andrews, are gathering on May 19 and May 26 to help make gifts. If you’re interested in joining the group, meet at St. Andrew's UMC (540 School St SE, Lacey, WA 98503) at 9:30 to carpool or meet us directly at the Billy Frank Jr. Gym.

And please consider volunteering for the event itself! With an estimated 2,000–3,000 people attending at peak viewing, the volunteer needs are vast. Organizers are requesting volunteers across many roles, including prep cooks, security, parking attendants, elder support, first-aid/medical volunteers, transportation/shuttle drivers, vendor support, and general day-of helpers. You can volunteer for a day, a few hours, or the entire week—any amount of time is helpful!

Sign up here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/54f6cc07912f4782a3aa80223f5bb888?portalUrl=https://nit.maps.arcgis.com