Drum Making & Cancer Awareness event

On June 25th, the Squaxin Island Tribe held a Drum Making & Cancer Awareness event. A cancer survivor, Will Penn, shared a personal me

Appendix Cancer Awareness: Know the Signs

August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month. Appendix cancer is rare, but learning about it can help people get care sooner.  What Is Appen

National Tribal Tobacco Conference in Minneapolis

Hope Adams and Cher Castello had the honor of attending the National Tribal Tobacco Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 22–2

2026 Survivor & Caregiver Wellness Conference

Cancer survivors and their caregivers came together to Ocean Shores to participate in cultural activities and learn about creating native

Cancer Survivor Awareness Month

Honoring Native Cancer Survivors This June June is Cancer Survivors Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength of those who live with a

Squaxin Island Community Health Fair

Squaxin island hosted a Community Health Fair on April 30th. SPIPA’s Health & Wellness and Workforce Development teams provided

Recent Events

In January 2026, Squaxin Island hosted a Cervical Cancer Bingo event. Attendees learned about cervical cancer, prevention, and treatment.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin Cancer: An Important Message for Native Communities Many people think skin cancer only affects people with light skin, but that is no

Head, Neck & Throat Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to talk about a cancer that affects many Native families. Colorectal cancer imp

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Honoring Our Health: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Each March, communities across the United States recognize Colorectal Cancer Awaren