Seattle Indian Health Board

11/22/2025

Yesterday, we honored and remembered the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people lost to violence and discrimination with our own Wall of Remembrance.

Each note color represented a different message: memorializing a loved one, the strength of trans and Two-Spirit people, groups that protect them, and ideas for boosting their visibility and safety at our organization.

Trans Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the urgent need for equality, safety, and dignity for all.
Let’s commit to creating a world where every person can live authentically and without fear.

🕯️ Say their names. Stand for justice. Support trans communities.

11/21/2025

"Wellness is daily gratitude and appreciation. Wellness is prayer in motion." -- Michael A. Buck (Yakama), SIHB Traditional Medicine Practitioner

Wellness can mean many things to many people. Leading up to Giving Tuesday on December 2, we'll be sharing what wellness means to people at SIHB.

By donating this Giving Tuesday, you help sustain the programs, services, and traditional healing practices that support our community every day.

Donate now: https://www.sihb.org/about/get-involved/donate-to-seattle-indian-health-board/

11/19/2025

We're excited to have JP Falcon Grady playing at Native Music Night on Vashon Island! Looking forward to seeing you in the audience on November 21.

We're proud to support Native artists and BIPOC-owned businesses, so we wanted to let you know there's another chance to see him and his band. You can catch JP Falcon Grady at the Royal Room in Seattle on November 25. Learn more at

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11/17/2025

🌳 At Family Saturday this weekend, we asked our relatives what they’re thankful for. The result; this Gratitude Tree full of beautiful leaves!
🤗 We are so thankful for all of the families that show up at Family Saturday every month, the vendors and performers who came out for our annual Native Vendors Market, and the amazing teams at SIHB that make this event possible. Thank you!
🗓️ Join us next on December 20 for our final Family Saturday of the year! Stay tuned for more details.

11/15/2025

We found a way to rock our mocs despite the soggy weather... we made new moccasins! How are you celebrating Rock Your Mocs Day?

11/14/2025

🥳 Let’s celebrate Native American Heritage Month in a good way at Family Saturday! Stop by SIHB's International District clinic tomorrow for a day of wellness and family fun!

🫶🏽 A healthy community starts with you. COVID and flu immunizations are available for both children and their caregivers at Family Saturday. We’ll also have our annual Native Vendors Market showcasing some amazing handmade gifts, crafts, and jewelry just in time for the holidays!

💃🏽 The fun doesn’t stop there! Join us for powwow dancing, Kraken ticket raffles, moccasin making, the Off the Rez food truck and more, this Saturday 10 am-3 pm at SIHB.

🔗 Visit our website for the full agenda:https://bit.ly/4nT0llU

11/13/2025

Family Saturday is just a couple days away, and it's a great time to get your kids and their caregiver (that's you!) vaccinated against the flu! In our latest "Ask a Pediatrician" video, our own Dr. Maithri Sarangam explains why this vaccine differs from last year's.

11/13/2025

Seattle Indian Health Board is officially an awardee for Action for Women’s Health, a global open call funded by Pivotal Ventures and managed by LeverforChange!

This award is a reminder that the work we've been doing and the women we serve matter. The approach we've refined is rooted in trust, shaped by those who know this terrain best, and is worth backing.

We cannot wait to move forward with more resources and renewed focus on the communities who've trusted us from the start. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qUhApO

11/13/2025

🌿 Join us for this special evening of Indigenous art, song, and community on Vashon Island!

🥁 Enjoy songs from the Blue Lightning Singers, featuring SIHB Traditional Indian Medicine practitioners and Tribal leaders. Rock with the JP Falcon Band. Experience artwork by Megan McDermott (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) and other artists on display and for purchase.

🎟️ Proceeds support Seattle Indian Health Board/ Thunderbird Treatment Center's programming.

📍 Vashon Center for the Arts
📆 November 21

Buy tickets now: https://bit.ly/4oQosTM

Join us in lifting up Native voices, art, and wellness.

11/12/2025

Our traditional Indian medicine team continues to be a source of healing and guidance for our relatives, staff, and community.

Their work reminds us that true wellness is rooted in culture, with medicines, stories, and teachings passed down through generations. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication they bring to everyone they serve! 💚

11/12/2025

✨ Big news! SIHB President & CEO Esther Lucero (Diné) has been named one of four co-chairs for the transition team under newly elected King County Executive, Girmay Zahilay.

“It’s an honor to help lead this team under Zahilay, who has always been a strong advocate for Native health and issues impacting our community,” says Lucero.

🔗 Learn more about the transition team at Seattle Times - https://bit.ly/3WQRarj

Zahilay named a 100-person transition committee and said that county government must offer a counterexample to the Trump administration.

11/11/2025

🙌🏽 Veterans Day honors the brave people who serve in the US armed forces. Today, we raise our hands in celebration to the Native veterans who protected our communities with strength and courage.

We want to give a special thanks to the veterans who are a part of our Elders Program!

🤍 Thank you for your service, and we wish you a happy Veteran’s Day.