TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

Do you vote? Setting Sun staff members from different backgrounds all answer one question: Does voting matter? Discussion from both tribal and non-tribal backgrounds, tune in to find out why we vote!Von Young and Indigenous

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

Dionisio or “Nish” Romero is a Coast Salish artist, carver, and canoe paddler from the Nooksack Tribe in Bellingham, Washington. After almost 2 years in industry, Nish is a gallery-level carver at just 24 years old. Nish takes after his great grandfather, Spud Cooper, another master carver. Listen in as we discuss the carving life, cultural teachin…

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Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled tribal member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerrer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was award…

Alexander is the policy lead for RE Sources’ land use and water protection programs. Alexander completed a graduate program in Environmental Policy at Western Washington University in 2022, where his research focused on how community-driven forest stewardship can help restore the Nooksack watershed. Having grown up in southern Oregon, Alexander gra…

Happy Mother’s Day! Join Wykeklyaa and Roy as they sit down with their mothers to talk about the true essence of motherhood. From cherished memories to the joy and challenges, its a heartwarming episode you won’t want to miss!Von Haley Rapada

NSEA is the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association. Darrell Grey has been the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) Project Manager for nearly 30 years leading conservation projects and managing restoration efforts in his time with the organization. James Vanderhoort joined NSEA after graduating from Western Washington University and will…

We continue our PLANTS series with Sadie Olsen, a proud member of the Lummi Nation. Sadie is also a co-founder of Whiteswan Environmental (WE), an Indigenous led 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support community healing through the natural, cultural and historical restoration to the Salish Sea for 7th generation sustainability as a measure of ecologi…

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

Continuing on from our last episode, Morgan Brown is a Tsimshian mother, auntie, sister, and daughter. Morgan works as the Environmental Education Coordinator and Indigenous Science Educator for the Swinomish Tribe. She considers her students to be some of her biggest teachers. Morgan’s inspiration and knowledge fall in the realms of traditional pl…

Morgan Brown is a Tsimshian mother, auntie, sister, and daughter. She primarily works in the public high school with Indigenous youth. Morgan considers her students to be some of her biggest teachers. Morgan’s inspiration and knowledge fall in the realms of traditional plant medicine, first foods, seed keeping, seed reMatriation, weaving, Sm’algyax…

Anna Cook is a member of the Swinomish Tribe in the Pacific Northwest of Washington state. Anna grew up in and around the Swinomish community learning about what it means to be Swinomish. Living with her parents and grandparents, Anna learned to live off the land, and to be grateful for everything provided by it. Anna continued her passion for plan…

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

Challenge your growth and establish your roots in this all new series: PLANTS! PLANTS is a podcast series dedicated to sharing indigenous plant knowledge and values. Come learn and grow with us on this journey, as we delve further into the world of PLANTS!Von Young and Indigenous

Challenge your growth and establish your roots in this all new series: PLANTS! PLANTS is a podcast series dedicated to sharing indigenous plant knowledge and values. Come learn and grow with us on this journey, as we delve further into the world of PLANTS!Von Young and Indigenous

Young and Indigenous Podcast welcomes local author, musician, and professor, Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe! Her memoir Red Paint: The Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk, is the topic of discussion in this great episode as she weaves together themes of trauma, connection to the land and the healing power of culture.…

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

TCC President Dr. Leigh Goodson and TCC Associate Vice President of Academic and Campus Operations Dr. Greg Stone talk with TCC faculty and staff.

We'd like to welcome the newest member of the YAI team, Cyrus James! Join us as we get to know our newest member of the team in this short episode!Von Young and Indigenous

Thank you for your support this past year, here’s some of our favorite moments from 2023! Thank you to everyone who helped and supported us on this journey, we look forward to another year of sharing indigenous knowledge and values:)Von Young and Indigenous

Gather round! In this special Christmas episode, immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays with a collection of short stories created by the Young and Indigenous team. Join us by the virtual fireplace, from tales of Sasquatch and the Basket Lady to setting a trap for Santa Claus; each story will put you in the holiday spirit!!!…

Jaiyah Saelua is the first openly trans athlete to compete in a FIFA sanctioned qualifier. Tune in to our discussion about soccer, fa’afafine, working on Next Goal Wins with Taika Waititi, and advocating for transgender rights in the sports world.Von Young and Indigenous

Bella gets deep with Jason LaClair, learning about his life creating Coast Salish art and his journey to wellness. Jason’s story is an example of strength, hope, inspiration, and belief that you can climb out of the darkness of addiction. Honoring his ancestors, he healed and transformed his life and you can now see his art all around Bellingham an…

Join us for an authentic conversation on Thanksgiving with Noelani Auguston. We’ll discuss history, personal stories, and embracing cultural diversity in this holiday reflection.Von Young and Indigenous

The YAI Team sat down to take a Love Language Quiz and discuss our love languages. Tune in to find out how we show ourselves and others love:)To take the quiz we did, click here!https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-languageVon Young and Indigenous

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates and honors our history and culture. It represents a recognition of our resilience, heritage, and the ongoing struggles we continue to face. It’s a day to raise awareness about the rich diversity and enduring traditions of Indigenous cultures while also acknowledging the historical injustices and challenges we cont…

The YAI team got to sit down with a couple of our friends from The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to talk about their experiences, hear their stories, and learn what Canoe Journey means to them.Von Young and Indigenous

A week after getting done with Tribal Canoe Journey Paddle to Muckleshoot, the YAI team sits down to reflect on our time, our favorite Canoe Journey stories, and, oh, did we mention Free got new tattoos? Shout out to the West Shore Canoe Family!Von Young & Indigenous

Oonugwito (greetings), today’s episode starts a new introduction series for our YAI team members starting with Wykeklyaa Curleybear, a kwinayl (Quinault) Tribal member. We learn who she is and where she comes from, and how she got to where she is today.Von Young and Indigenous

Tina Joe is a language teacher here in Lummi. She speaks to Bella about the importance of language, culture, and passing it down to the next generation. We learn more about language as it ties to ceremony, and how it connects us to our ancestors.Von Young and Indigenous

You may have heard this voice before. Welcome our newest YAI team member, Free!Von Young and Indigenous

Descending from Nooksack and Lummi heritage, musical artist Lil Jim talks to Roy about fitness, mental health, and weaving together culture and music. Listen in to hear how influencing indigenous youth kept him in the music game, what defines native hip hop, and what is in store for the HGS SAVAGE Fam! You can listen to more Lil Jim and the HGS Sav…

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Meditation can be used as a way to heal trauma. Join us as we follow CSSP team member Amanda Frank in a guided meditation where we explore the houses in our heads. Bekabon, Amanda Frank, from Minto, Alaska is has dedicated her life to healing through storytelling as a writer and professional email sender.…