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831 SE Salmon Street Portland, Oregon 97214 Free street parking is available
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The Indigenous Leadership Awards is a celebration of the determination, wisdom, and continuum of Indigenous leadership across the region. The 2023 award ceremony took place on October 18 at the Redd on Salmon Street.
Speakers
(Cayuse/Nez Perce) Director of Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 2007 Indigenous Leadership Awardee, and Ecotrust Board Member
(Cherokee) Ecotrust Executive Director and Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) Board Member
Awardees
Haida/Lingít | Director, Sustainable Southeast Partnership | Alaska
An emerging leader who is being honored for her dedication to Lingít culture and her leadership to uplift southeast Alaska Native communities and protect the Tongass rainforest.
Read: Sgaahl Siid Xyáahl Jaad, Marina Anderson (Haida/Lingít), Director of Sustainable Southeast Partnership
Lingít | Herring Protectors | Alaska
In recognition of her collaborative efforts to protect Pacific herring through Herring Protectors and Herring Rock Water Protectors, which supports Indigenous harvesters, promotes Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the connection to traditional Tlingit ceremony in southeast Alaska.
Read: Kh’asheechtlaa, Louise Brady (Lingít), Herring Protectors
Haida | Attorney, author, activist, artist, and musician | British Columbia
Honored for her abiding commitment to the perpetuation of Haida culture, language, and music and for her influential and substantial impact across Canada in the realm of Indigenous law. Read: Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Haida
Wasco/Navajo/Hopi | CEO, Washington Conservation Action | Washington
In recognition of her efforts to build strong relationships between Washington Conservation Action and Indigenous communities, her advocacy for salmon protection, and as a leader in Washington state’s environmental community. Read: Alyssa Macy, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Lower Elwha | Lower Elwha K’lallam Tribe Chairwoman | Washington
Honored for her outstanding leadership to remove two dams on the Elwha River and restore the Tribe’s connection to the riverscape and salmon and for her generosity as a mentor and role model to Indigenous women. Read: Frances Charles, Chair, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Oregon
A 21-member group in grades 6 to 12, along with 5 mentors and the council advisor, will be recognized as emerging leaders for their local community engagement, salmon protection petition and regional campaign, and COVID response. The youth leaders and mentors are
Cayuse/Walla Walla | Executive Director, Friends of Tryon Creek | Oregon
An emerging leader who will be honored for his efforts to decolonize environmental education, re-Indigenize landscapes, and advocate for Indigenous-led stewardship and First Foods protection. Read: Gabe Sheoships (Cayuse/walla Walla), Executive Director Of Friends Of Tryon Creek
Pomo | Master Artist in Basketry | Northern California
In celebration of her determined efforts to revive the basketweaving traditions of the Pomo people and for her community role as a knowledge holder, culture bearer, and land steward. Read: Corinne Pearce, Master Weaver, Pomo
Food & Drink
Enjoy dinner and drinks in the Redd Plaza featuring salmon harvested by Indigenous fishers of the Columbia River, seasonal bites, and beverages from a converted airstream.
Salmon was provided and expertly prepared by the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission. Photo credit: Ecotrust
Tin Cantina, a Native-owned traveling bar service served out of a vintage Airstream, provided a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Photo credit: @ivory.and.oak
This event proudly featured:
Salmon provided & expertly prepared
Event Program
Mix and mingle with hors d’oeuvres and beverages
Location
Redd East is our landmark event venue in the Central Eastside.
We are committed to the health and safety of our guests, and offer accessible facilities, individual bathroom stalls, and handwashing stations. We also ask that attendees use their best judgment to keep the community safe, and kindly request that those experiencing symptoms of COVID or other illnesses refrain from attending.
831 SE Salmon Street Portland, Oregon 97214 Free street parking is available
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Thank you to all who attended or had a hand in helping us create a successful Indigenous Leadership Awards event. We hope you’ll join us for next year’s event!
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