Seattle Indian Health Board

Singing, dancing, even lacrosse... Indigenous People Festival had it all! Thank you for coming out and sharing our celebration of Native excellence at Seattle Center.

Big thanks to our performers and vendors, who brought the festival to life with their voices, music, dances, and storytelling. Catch a glimpse of the day by visiting our blog: https://www.sihb.org/2026/06/2026-indigenous-people-festival-recap/

Friendly reminder: All Seattle Indian Health Board clinics will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe the Juneteenth holiday. We will re-open on Monday, June 22, at our normal hours. We wish you a happy and safe holiday.

☀️ Summer vacation means more meals for the kiddos at home. Learn how to make healthy snacks they'll love at Family Saturday!

🫐 Traditional educators, Kathy Wilcut (Lakota Cheyenne River and Rosebud tribes in South Dakota) and Steven Garcia (Tongva, Mescalero Apache and Yaqui) will be here Saturday, June 20 at SIHBs International District Clinic. Sign up today for the healthy summer snack class where they'll teach relatives with children 2-5 years old about yummy summer snack options!

🔗 Register to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/32wtfvf8

Are you service-oriented? Do you have experience working with Native or underserved communities?

Consider applying to the Counselor Aide role at Thunderbird Treatment Center (TTC) on Vashon Island. This position:

🤓 Coordinates activities for the residents
💊 Assists with medical management
✍️ Documents and monitors residents

TTC also has job opportunities for Substance Use Disorder Professionals, Counselor Aides Shift Supervisors, and more.

To find out more about this position and our competitive benefits package, visit our Careers page at https://bit.ly/4vFcPlu.

🎓 Congratulations to our phenomenal Masters of Social Work Graduates! This week, we blanketed our new grads and celebrated the rising second-year students, recognizing all they've accomplished.

🫶🏽 Thank you to Jordyn Bise, Ruwa Rehman, Hannah Whittle, Cassandra Kagak, and Emma Schintz for the care and commitment you've shown to our relatives. We are so lucky to have such a kind and caring team!

📲 SIHB is dedicated to investing in the futures of Native community and it all starts here! Visit sihb.org for more information on our workforce development programs and opportunities.

🌟 The Indigenous People Festival 2026 lineup just dropped! Check out the full agenda for this Saturday, June 13 at Seattle Center. You won't wanna miss this one!

🎉 Join us for amazing performances, delicious food, and stunning Native art. We can't wait to see you at IPF!

⚽ The beautiful game is just seven days away — the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here!

⚽️ Our clinics will be open during World Cup, but traffic will likely make your trip take longer than usual. More police and private security are expected to be on the streets during this time as well.

⚽️ Visit our website and check out your transportation options and plan ahead to figure out which option works best for you!

We are open during the World Cup games! - Seattle Indian Health Board 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.

Are you in the know about what we've been up to lately? If not, no worries: SIHB has a new quarterly newsletter that aims to highlight our recent achievements in all areas of our work - our clinics, research, advocacy, workforce, TIM, and more! We are excited to share the first issue here: https://conta.cc/4fqOwDe

⚠️ Our International District Clinic is closed today due to a Seattle City Light power outage in this location.

Our Pioneer Square and Lake City clinics will remain open as usual. The ID clinic will reopen on Monday, June 8. We apologize for any inconvenience.

☀️ Ready for family fun in the sun? Get down to SIHB for Family Saturday on June 20!

🎡 Join us at the International District Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We'll have fun carnival games, raffle prizes, sun safety tips, good food and more! Check out the R&N Mobile Games and Adventures truck for all your favorite video games.

🩺 Remember, our pediatric clinic is open from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for medical or dental appointments. Call 206-324-9360 to schedule.

😎 Enjoy the summer weather and connect with community at Family Saturday!