Good news: Our clinic will be OPEN during the FIFA World Cup soccer games! Not so good news: traffic is likely to slow down your commute to Seattle Indian Health Board.
Indigenous People Festival: Call for Art
Ready to show your artwork to 5,000+ people in one day at the Seattle Center? Submit your work for display at the Indigenous People Festival on June 13! This event celebrates Indigenous excellence and cultures through performances, food, and art, and we’d like to feature your work in a special exhibit of Modern Indigeneity. Are … Continue reading Indigenous People Festival: Call for Art
On the Horizon: Thunderbird Treatment Center Opening Ahead of Schedule
Construction on the Thunderbird Treatment Center is ahead of schedule. Originally planned to open at the end of 2026, construction will now be completed by July and SIHB will open its doors to patients later this summer. (Please check our website: we will announce when intake begins as soon as possible.) “Our vision for Thunderbird … Continue reading On the Horizon: Thunderbird Treatment Center Opening Ahead of Schedule
Adeline Garcia 2026 wrap-up!
What a magical night! This year’s Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards Gala was one for the books. We’d like to thank all those who attended or contributed by supporting Seattle Indian Health Board programs and celebrating our honorees.
Thunderbird Treatment Center Job Fair
Seattle Indian Health Board is opening the Thunderbird Treatment Center (TTC) on Vashon Island in July 2026 — a state-of-the-art residential treatment and recovery center offering culturally attuned services and programming for people seeking to heal from substance use disorder. As we prepare for our opening, SIHB will host a job fair at the Vashon Center for the Arts: April 15, … Continue reading Thunderbird Treatment Center Job Fair
Women’s History Spotlight: Women Directors at Seattle Indian Health Board
Seattle Indian Health Board recognizes the legacy of Adeline Garcia (Haida, Double Fin Killer Whale Clan) — a long‑time advocate for urban Native health whose work continues through her daughter, SIHB Board member Jania Garcia. On March 27, SIHB will host the Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards, celebrating community leaders who uplift and sustain our … Continue reading Women’s History Spotlight: Women Directors at Seattle Indian Health Board
Severe weather resources
Colder weather is continuing, and we want to help ensure relatives have access to safe and warm places to go. Current conditions are expected to last through Tuesday, February 24. If you or someone you know needs a warm place to go, additional shelters and warming resources are available throughout King County. Below you’ll find current … Continue reading Severe weather resources
2026 World Day of Social Justice
In honor of the World Day of Social Justice, take a look at our ongoing advocacy efforts and resources supporting Indian country. Community Care In times of uncertainty, SIHB remains steady in our commitment to community and we’re doing everything in our power to ensure our people live healthy successful lives. We provided food assistance … Continue reading 2026 World Day of Social Justice
TOOLKIT: Support Survivors of Sexual Violence (SB 6017)
Submit your letters and sign up for testimony by January 26! Legislation (SB 6017) has been introduced in Washington state to support survivors of sexual violence. An amendment to the Crime Victim Bill of Rights was shaped directly by survivors and Native community members following a high-profile case in which a convicted serial rapist represented … Continue reading TOOLKIT: Support Survivors of Sexual Violence (SB 6017)
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