Indigenous Peoples Institute

Happy National Earth Day! Today, We recognize our responsibility to protect our planet and advance environmental justice. One way we put this commitment into action is by coming together to discuss the issues that matter most.

As part of an early Earth Day celebration, we were honored to welcome one of the most influential advocates for the environment, Amy Bowers Cordalis. She joined us to share powerful family stories, historic dam removal victories, and a call to action inspired by her Yurok tribal community.

We also enjoyed delicious Indigenous appetizers from chef Jason Vickers through his company, Natoncks Metsu— Feeding My Cousins.

Today, and every day, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your connection to the land and find a way, big or small, to give back to the place we call home.

Thank you to our co-sponsors, the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, and the Institute for Environmental Justice and Sustainability.

Please consider making a gift to the Indigenous Peoples Institute (IPI) on SU Gives Day and support our work with Indigenous students, communities, and allies at Seattle University.
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• Grow Indigenous knowledge, culture, and visibility on campus
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Indigenous Peoples Institute (IPI) - Seattle U Gives The Indigenous Peoples Institute (IPI) supports Native American student success at Seattle University while raising awareness about issues of critical importance to local and global Indigenous peoples. Through student support, campus programming and community engagement, IPI creates a welcoming envi...

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The Indigenous Peoples Institute invites you to a special evening featuring Natosha Gobin (Tulalip Tribal Member) next Thursday, March 12th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM as the last event of the 2026 Lushootseed Speaker Series. This free, public gathering offers an opportunity to hear storytelling rooted in Natosha’s ancestral background and extensive knowledge of the Northern Lushootseed language.

Location: Byte Café, Lemieux Library, 2nd Floor

Early registration is encouraged. This event is co-sponsored with the Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Center.

Register today: https://events.seattleu.edu/event/lushootseed-speaker-series-natosha-gobin

Team USA 🇺🇸 women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight spoke about the recent headlines 🎤 💭

Calling Home 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/aecdc2d81f28/winter-dawg-daze-vets-night-out-volunteer-with-svl-free-snowboarding-for-vets-and-more-6761760

Let’s show up in remembrance of the Fort Lawton Occupation Forces!

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is hosting a march in commemoration of the Fort Lawton takeover on March 7th @ Daybreak Star. They are also requesting drummers and singers who’d like to support the event. We kindly ask you to help spread the word!

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝! Join us for the upcoming Lushootseed Speaker Series. We're looking forward to kicking things off next Thursday (1/22) and will be welcoming a new guest speaker each month through March 12th. Check out the flyer for the exact times, dates, and locations for each session. Hope to see you there!