$2.8 million for Indigenous Sovereignty
In the absence of federal recognition, funding, and human services, Duwamish Tribal Services has struggled to provide numerous social, educational, health, and cultural programs to the public during the past 35 years. It is time to give back to the People who gave up so much while getting nothing in return. The City of Seattle can honor the Duwamish People, past and present, and the land itself, by prioritizing the following investments that promote the Tribe’s Indigenous sovereignty:
Mental health services including medical, social, counseling and support services
Grants for drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and inpatient care for Tribal members
Rental/food/basic needs (TP, feminine products, toothpaste) vouchers for Tribal members making low income