Monthly Native American Observances
Native American Observances
Seattle Public Schools recognizes Native Nations have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.
Shana Brown is the Native American curriculum specialist for district’s Native American Education Program. They have developed meaningful and essential resources to educate our community about the contributions and achievements of tribal citizens, tribes, and Nations throughout the year.
![Orange Shirt Day graphic with two hands holding a bird with text Every Child Matters](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Orange-Shirt-Day-300-150x150.jpg)
Honoring the healing journeys of the survivors of residential and Indian boarding schools and their families.
![Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin & Skokomish artist who created SPS Northwest Coast website artwork](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AndreaWilburSigo-150x150.jpg)
Find educational resources for teachers, students, and families for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday of every October.
![photo of Louie Gong, Nooksack artist & founder of Eighth Generation](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LouieGong-150x150.jpg)
SPS celebrates and honors Native American Heritage year round. Meet local tribal change makers and heroes.
![Rosa Parks smiles for a photp](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rosaparks-300-150x150.jpg)
Learn more about life experiences of many notable African-Native Americans!
March 9 honors NW Native American activist and influential leader Billy Frank Jr.
![Patsy Whitefoot stands in state capital chambers beside a flag](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/patsywhitefoot-300-150x150.jpg)
Native American women and men have shared political power since time immemorial.
![Rosalie Fish in runners gear with red paint hand print runs outside](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rosaliefish-300-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous people go missing at higher rates than other people. Urgent action is needed. Help support efforts to push for change!
![A rainbow flag background with two feathers in the foreground](http://4jar.sovab-presse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Twospirit-flag-300-150x150.png)
Two-Spirit is an umbrella term for Native people who have both male and female spirits.