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Webinar Explores Innovative Approaches to Culturally Specific Affordable Housing, April 10: This webinar shares the stories of innovative affordable housing developments that have brought tribal preference projects and culturally specific housing to a major metropolitan area. Join us, Thursday April 10, learn about the successes and challenges of advancing housing equity for Native people through Tribal and urban Native partnerships.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 11-13: Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this free annual festival promotes cross-cultural exchanges and fosters a deeper understanding of Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through both traditional and contemporary means. See festival schedule and activities.
Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-13: Join Seattle Public Utilities and the Seattle Public Library in learning more about the scale of the problem, how food waste contributes to climate change, the Indigenous food sovereignty movement, and how you can limit food waste at home. Check out ways you can help reduce food waste.
Applications Open for the 2005 Environmental Justice Fund: As part of the Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment, the fund is designed to protect and strengthen Seattle communities hit first and worst by climate change, extreme weather, and environmental inequities.. Apply for the Environmental Justice Fund by June 3.
Update on West Seattle’s Hiawatha Community Center Reopening Acceleration Plan: What began as a stabilization project evolved into a full-scale renewal after uncovering significant defects in the original structure. Hiawatha Community Center construction is progressing and is set to continue through 2025, with an anticipated reopening in January 2026. Learn more about the completion of this project and re-opening plans.
Ballard Bridge to Close for Maintenance Work Over Select Weekends This Spring: Important bridge maintenance and preservation work will be conducted on the Ballard Bridge over multiple weekends this spring. See closure schedule and detour information.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Will Celebrate Cheryl Chow Park, a New Multigenerational Space for Rainier Valley
The late politician and community activist Cheryl Chow championed young people and education. On Saturday, April 5, community members in Rainier Valley had a chance to honor her at the ribbon cutting for Cheryl Chow Park. Chow grew up and lived in Southeast Seattle. An educator, she served as principal at Franklin and Garfield High Schools, spearheaded the renovation and construction of recreation centers throughout Seattle, and extended recreation hours for after-school programs. Chow also coached basketball for about 30 years for the Seattle Chinese Athletic Association and led the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team for four decades.
Read full story in the South Seattle Emerald.
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Docuseries Highlights the Ancient Lummi Practice of Reefnet Fishing and the Last Remaining Captains
This season of “Origins” uncovers the story of the reefnet, an innovative fishing method invented by the Lummi Nation and other Northern Straits Salish tribes thousands of years ago. Through a common technology and a shared language, the reefnet binds the people of the San Juan Archipelago as a source of physical and spiritual sustenance. The story of the last 12 reefnet fishing captains on the Salish Sea highlights how this ancient Indigenous practice developed by the Lummi Nation was nearly destroyed by legislation, environmental damage and commercial canneries. Today only one tribal member holds a reefnet license. This docuseries project collaborates with local filmmakers to reflect on the make-up of our region told from an insider’s perspective. Stories are grounded in ancestry, connection, culture, influence and rootedness.
Watch the docuseries on Cascade PBS.
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Public Input Sought on Proposed Changes to Parks and Boat Ramps by April 10: The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners is taking public input on proposed operating hours modifications for select Seattle Parks and Recreation sites. Learn how you can provide written or oral comments.
Seattle's Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Invited to Share Feedback on Preservation Efforts: Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation seek input from community members to understand how to better support historic preservation efforts, identify the needs and challenges faced by those in the field, and assess willingness to engage with and support initiatives. Take quick survey.
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