"We are all connected like a spider web. We are just one thread within it. What we do to the web we do to ourselves."
Chief Sealth (Suquamish/Duwamish)
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Effective Communication

Introduces basic culturally appropriate communication and creative problem-solving skills. Plus skills to effectively deal with different styles of communication. We work with staff, schools, parent groups, families, tribal leaders, and communities. 
​Photos by Andreea Petcu

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Peacemaking  Models

Introduces the traditional process of achieving consensus. Includes basic problem-solving  skills and strategies.  And shows a comparison of western vs. traditional indigenous models or processes of peacemaking to promote harmony and unity.  
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It's In Our Hands March Point Anti-Oil march & rally (2016)

Community Engagement

A tribal strategic planning model that introduces the honorable community engagement approach for  effective community-based organizing and collaboration. This training builds on our effective communication and peacemaking teachings.
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We provide peacemaking services including:
  • Group facilitation
  • Peacemaking Circles
  • Facilitation Skills Training
  • Alliance Building Tools
Please contact us to schedule a consultation.
Environmental Justice Advocacy & Education
 
​Facilitators introduce community engagement strategies for raising awareness, developing goals and determining actionable steps for groups, programs or tribal communities to mitigate and adapt to climate impacts. We practice the honorable community engagement model as outlined in the Swinomish Climate Change Initiative - Climate Adaptation Plan and the Asserting Native Resilience book (for more information see the Environmental Justice page).
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Inspirations
Picture​Lummi Youth Canoe Family, It's In Our Hands (2016) - March Point, Anacortes, WA. Anti-Oil & Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground March and Rally.
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Thunderbirds Raised Her, "Hear My Voice"
​Jefferson Sisters, Assiniboine Sioux and Coast Salish Lummi
Video artwork: Claudia Moreno Additional vocals: Tony Moss/Ksenia Luki Written by Tony Moss, Produced by Jonathan Hakakian (Hear Color Music), for I.AM.LIFE Music. In support of The Lakota People's Law Project: https://lakotalaw.org/

​   Green has arrived in spring.
         Green is the color of transformation.
                 Green is the color of go.
                       Green is a life giving force.
                              Green is the earths blanket.
​                                                            ~ S. Vendiola (2014)