Previous slide Next slide Celebrating Patty Suskin’s Service: Two Decades of Dedication to Native Families October 15, 2024: For over 20 years, Patty Suskin made a lasting impact on Native families through her dedication to health and wellness. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and diabetes care and education specialist, she played a key role in … Read more
Previous slide Next slide Gathering Wisdom: Crafting a 10 year cancer plan for Tribal Communities Wednesday, September 25th, 2024: The culminating event of the SPIPA Cancer Advisory Board, held at the Skabob Longhouse on the Skokomish Indian Reservation, brought together key figures to celebrate the next decade of work dedicated to keeping tribal communities cancer-free. … Read more
Previous Next The first day of camp at Camp Bishop set a powerful tone for the week as Workforce Development families gathered for a special evening of cultural enrichment and community bonding. The camp kicked off with the arrival of Gene Tagaban, an esteemed storyteller, performer, and mentor of Tlingit, Cherokee, and Filipino descent. Known … Read more
PreviousNext SPIPA Workforce Development Youth Summit 2024: Empowering Future Leaders On July 10, 2024, the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA) Workforce Development Programs held an inspiring Youth Summit at the Nisqually Tribe Youth Center. The event, running from 10 AM to 4 PM, aimed to present youth with educational pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, … Read more
Previous Next On June 29, 2024, the Squaxin Island Tribe hosted the Second Annual Squaxin Island Color Run at the Squaxin Island Ball Field. This vibrant event, aimed at promoting cancer awareness and prevention in Indian Country, brought together community members for a day of fun, support, and education. The celebration featured two courses, one … Read more
On June 26, 2024, the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA) Workforce Development Program held a memorable graduation and outreach event at the Star Center in Tacoma, WA. The day was filled with inspiring moments, cultural reflections, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The event began with a warm welcome drum and song by … Read more
The Comprehensive Cancer Control Advisory Committee convened at Ilani Casino on March 7th and 8th for a momentous gathering aimed at enhancing cancer care and support within tribal communities. The event commenced with a warm welcome from two esteemed members of the Cowlitz Tribe with their drums and song, setting a tone of unity and … Read more
The SPIPA Comprehensive Cancer Program in partnership with Kaiser Permanente recently hosted a pivotal Colon Health Listening Session at the Little Creek Casino, Friday August 25, 2023. Representatives from Consortium Tribes and Tribal Community members were invited to share their thoughts of awareness and screening efforts of the Comprehensive Cancer Program by raising awareness about … Read more
Previous slide Next slide SPIPA Cancer Programs joined forces with the Squaxin Island Tribal Clinic to host a remarkable First Annual Cancer Awareness Color Run event on June 24, 2023, at the Squaxin Island ball field. The event garnered an impressive turnout, with 101 participants eagerly taking part in the cause. The Color Run was … Read more
