Seattle Indian Health Board

01/24/2026

🌟 Do you know someone whose leadership and commitment has made a lasting impact on the urban Native community? We invite you to nominate them for the Adeline Garcia Community Service Award!

This award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the strength and future of the urban Native community.

To be eligible, nominees must:
🔹 Have demonstrated meaningful leadership or service that uplifts the urban Native community
🔹 Not be a current SIHB employee or member of the board of directors
🔹 Be Native or non-Native

📩 To submit a nomination, send us a direct message with the nominee’s name and a brief description of their impact.

Help us celebrate the people whose work continues to make a difference in our community!

01/23/2026

True health happens when we work together—across medical care, behavioral health, public health, policy, and more. That’s the story our 2024 Annual Report tells. It's now available on our website: https://bit.ly/3LHVk2Q

01/23/2026

📣 WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PROTECT SURVIVORS IN WASHINGTON

SB 6017 needs to be passed to protect survivors of sexual violence from being re-traumatized in court.

Survivors and Native community members directly informed this bill that will allow judges, in sexual assault or domestic violence cases, to appoint a designee to conduct cross-examination when a defendant if self-represented.�

The recent case of convicted serial ra**st Redwolf Pope, who was allowed to question survivors on the stand for days, shows why this bill is urgently needed.�

🚨 Act now:

🧰 Use our toolkit to spread the word.
📩 Email the WA Senate Law & Justice Committee by Jan 26�
✔️ Anyone can help—no matter where you live in the U.S.�
✔️ You can also sign up to testify
🔗 Visit https://bit.ly/3LTPpHM for sample letter + instructions.

01/21/2026

Aaaaaaaand, we’re back! ✨

Save the date for our 16th Annual Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards!

Join us on March 27, from 6:00–9:00 pm at the Seattle Design Center. This event celebrates the impact of community members whose leadership and commitment continue to uplift the urban Native community and future generations to come.

Stay tuned for more information about community award nominations and auction items!

🎟 Registration is now open:
https://www.sihb.org/events/2026-adeline-garcia-community-service-awards/

01/16/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! ❄️💙

Family Saturday is happening tomorrow (Jan 17) from 10 am–2 pm at SIHB’s ID Clinic.

This month we’re gathering with a focus on rest, creativity, and time together. Join us for storytelling, songs, hands-on activities, and wellness tea as we slow down and care for ourselves as a community.

If you’ve been meaning to get caught up on vaccines, this is a great time to do it. RSV and flu vaccines are available by appointment. Call 206-324-9360 to schedule!

01/16/2026

What's the difference between a medical assistant-certified and a medical assistant-registered? Find the answer to that question and more by searching our job board. Come work at a place where you can contribute to your community every day!

More information is on our website at

Want to help make a positive impact in Native healthcare? Start the year off in a good way? Join the SIHB team! We have several exciting job openings right now, including Senior Program Manager, Mental Health Specialist/ Case Manager, Community Relations Advocate, and Medical Assistant. We offer a s...

01/15/2026

On Tuesday night, SIHB received a letter notifying us that a grant funding our youth su***de prevention program was being terminated, which completely caught us off guard.

After immense pressure from health leaders and elected officials nationwide, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reversed their decision and SIHB received an official notice today reinstating the grant.

Thank you to HHS Secretary Kennedy Jr. for intervening. If we had lost this grant, we would have been forced to cancel our Youth GONA and completely restructure the program.

But the chaos and uncertainty over the past 48 hours does not go unnoticed. When we were first informed that the funding was being cut, the letter said it was because the program didn’t align with the current administration's agenda, which will be focusing on innovative approaches going forward.

We believe there is nothing more innovative than incorporating Native culture and teachings into the healing of our youth.

01/15/2026

Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee), SIHB Executive Vice President, spoke with the Seattle Times about funding cuts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that supported our critical youth su***de prevention program. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4r0jXXA

The department has apparently notified the press that they are reversing their decision and the grants will be restored. But as of now, SIHB has not received an official notice saying that is the case, so we are forced to move forward as if the grant was terminated until we receive notification that says otherwise.

Funding cuts would have meant the abrupt end of programs for youth su***de prevention, addiction recovery services and peer support programs.

01/15/2026

Federal authorities have abruptly cut critical mental‑health funding, immediately impacting SIHB’s culturally grounded su***de‑prevention programs.

“The termination of this grant is devastating,” said President & CEO Esther Lucero (Diné). EVP Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) shared that programs like these helped save her own life as a young girl.

Cultural practices are proven to reduce su***de and support Native youth, who have higher rates of suicidality. This cut threatens Youth GONA and other lifesaving efforts like gun‑safety distribution and trainings. We’ll update the community on next steps soon.

Please donate today. Your support helps us uphold our commitment to protecting Native youth and families. https://bit.ly/4qY1cE8

01/09/2026

🩵 It's the first Family Saturday of the year! Join us January 17 from 10 am-2 pm at SIHB's ID Clinic.

🩵 This month we're Emerging with Resilience, taking time to rest, reflect, and renew. This time of year reminds us that rest is important for our overall health, mind and body. We'll have storytelling, songs, DIY medicine pouches, wellness tea tasting, and more!

🩵 It's also the perfect time to get up to date on your vaccinations. RSV and flu vaccines are available by appointment at the SIHB clinic. Call 206-324-9360 to set up your appointment today!

01/08/2026

👀 Youth GONA 2026 is next month!

Native Youth are invited to join us February 13-17, 2026 at the Suquamish Clearwater resort for this year‘s youth GONA gathering. Remember to registered by January 13!

This experience brings Native teens together for learning, relationship building, and activities centered on culture, wellness, and team building.

Eligibility:
Ages 14-19
Currently enrolled in high school

🔗Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4pSAHjj

✨ Early registration is encouraged for youth and families to reserve a space

12/31/2025

❣️ SIHB would like to shoutout our amazing donors! Thank you to the Inatai Foundation, Molina Healthcare , Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and everyone else who has supported SIHB this year.

❣️ Because of our donors, we continue to serve our community with dignity, respect, and culturally responsive care — all while preparing for the return of Thunderbird Treatment Center in 2026. Thank you ALL for believing in this vision.

❣️ Support SIHB community programs like Family Saturday, Elders Program, TTC, and more. Donate today at: https://bit.ly/49bOFFG