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United Indians of All Tribes Foundation breaks ground on Northwest Native Canoe Center
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Recently the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) celebrated a significant milestone for Seattle's Indigenous community, holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Canoe Carving House. This landmark project, marking the first phase of the Northwest Native Canoe Center, is located at Lake Union Park (900 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) and ushers in a new chapter for traditional Native carvers and the thriving Intertribal Canoe Community. The ceremony was attended by a diverse gathering of Tribal Leaders, dedicated Community Members, and influential State and local leaders. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and a deep sense of historical significance, as speakers reflected on the journey that led to this day. The Northwest Native Canoe Center fulfills a dream long envisioned by UIATF's founder Bernie Whitebear. He, along with other dedicated activists and Tribal Leaders, tirelessly advocated for essential waterfront access and a permanent gathering space for learning about carving, embracing canoe culture, and fostering community celebration. As the
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Recently the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) celebrated a significant milestone for Seattle's Indigenous community, holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Canoe Carving House. Canoe Journey has flourished and expanded over the last 20 years, becoming a beacon of hope for the continuation and full vitality of traditional heritage, our community's need for a permanent place to land and gather in Seattle has also grown. Dr. Mike Tulee, CEO of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation said, “the
Northwest Native Canoe Center will not only be a home for traditional Native carvers and the Intertribal Canoe Community but also a vibrant hub where all of Seattle can experience and engage with the richness of Native heritage. This groundbreaking signifies a powerful step forward in cultural resurgence and community empowerment.”
More preschool, bigger tax bill: Seattle voters to decide on $1.3B education levy programs over six years, from 2026 to 2032. The levy has an averIt’s now up to Seattle voters age tax rate of 61 cents per to decide on a six-year $1.3 $1,000 of assessed value billion levy that funds earlyover the six-year period. If learning programs for the passed, it would cost the city’s youth. owner of a median assessed On Tuesday, the Seattle value Seattle home averagCity Council unanimously ap- ing $1.1 million about $656 proved the Families, Educaa year, or almost 86% more tion, Preschool, and Promise, than the $353 that the or FEPP, Levy, with a focus on homeowner will pay toward funding childcare in the city the levy this year. to ease the financial burden Out of the $1.3 billion in on lower-income families. expected revenue, $658.2 In total, the tax would fund million would go toward early learning, childcare, and increasing the capacity of post-secondary preparation affordable childcare slots from 600 to 1,400, and an additional 600 slots for the Seattle Preschool Program. Another $235 million would go to health and safety initiatives through Seattle’s K-12 schools. Lastly, $82.5 million would be dedicated for postsecondary education and By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
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career support. Seattle City Council Chair Sara Nelson said the FEPP Levy is one of the most important levies the city has, due to its impact on early learning and child development. “This is the ballot measure that I think has the greatest long-term impact, because we know how important kindergarten readiness is and this particular levy does double the opportunity for people to take advantage of that critical readiness service,” Nelson said during the city council meeting. Seattle voters have consistently supported the previous education levies, including in 1990, 1997, 2004 and 2011. In 2018, the Families and Education and Seattle Preschool levies were combined to create the current FEPP Levy, which 68% of voters approved.