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Toxic Tar Sands Exports Could Quadruple Crude Oil Tanker Traffic Through the Salish Sea
Projected tanker transits through the Salish Sea could more than quadruple, dramatically increasing the risk of accidents and major oil spills, and impacts from underwater noise and pollution in critical habitat for…
Canada sacrifices endangered species for tar sands oil
Proposed changes to Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA) could weaken one of the country's strongest safeguards against extinction, allowing major projects such as the West Coast oil pipeline to move forward despite…
The Canadian Government Is Not Green
Their widely advertised reputation for being environmentally balanced and aware is not borne out in how the Canadian government handled the Transmountain Pipeline project, the proposed dredging of Burrard Inlet, or the…
Canada rolls over First Nations in Canada and United States for Big Oil
Canada’s well-heeled public relations campaign does not change the fact that these pipelines and tanker traffic dishonors and endangers the rights and lifeways of First Nations on both sides of the border. It is also a…
Seven Sisters - Seattle
Indigenous matriarchal wisdom from across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska was shared by the Seven Sisters on the evening of June 27 before a near-capacity crowd at St. Marks Cathedral Parish in Seattle. Seven Sisters…
Seven Sisters - Orcas Center
The first of six Seven Sisters events took place on June 13, 2026 to a full house at the Orcas Center on Orcas Island in Washington State. Fiorella De La O, expressing Art and Nature The Seven Sisters: Return of the…
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 20 Lower Elwha, WA
The Xaalh tour concluded its two week journey at the Tribal Center in Lower Elwha WA. There, the “Bear to Human, Human to Bear” Totem was received by the community.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 19 Seattle, WA
The second to last stop for the Xaalh tour was hosted by The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. The audience exceeded capacity with a little over 250 attendees inside the PACCAR Auditorium.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 17 Asotin, WA
Xaalh tour and audiences met for a scenic setting at Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin on Tuesday Sep 17th.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 15 Hood River, OR
The Xaalh tour’s sixth stop was at the Rockford Grange in Hood River Oregon. There, a local audience assembled to partake in music, prayer, and presentations.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 11 Eugene, OR
An intimate gathering took place at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene, Oregon.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 10 Portland, OR
The Xaalh tour held its third rally at the EcoTrust Building in Portland where locals around the area attended to witness and bless the totem.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 8 Olympia, WA
The second stop on the Xaalh tour took place on the steps of the Washington State capitol, Olympia. Approximately 120 people gathered to protest the repeal of the Roadless Rule rally and bless the totem.
Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Tour - September 6 Bellingham, WA
The Xaalh and the Way of the Masks Totem Pole Journey kicked off in Bellingham on September 6th with art, culture, and climate action at its core. Rooted in Lummi tradition, this two-week tour is rallying communities…
The Salish Sea Series: In the Spirit of Right and Respectful Relations
As part of the Salish Sea Series, the second gathering offered a heartfelt and inspiring evening on San Juan Island to celebrate the launch of Se’Si’Le’s inaugural book, In the Spirit of Right and Respectful Relations.
The Salish Sea Series: Honoring the Spirit of Place
The Salish Sea Series launched its inaugural gathering on the evening of July 28, 2025, at the scenic Spring Street Landing Clocktower in Friday Harbor, Washington.
