Paddle for the Battle: Skokomish Advisory Committee Member, Rita Andrews, organized the intertribal event that took place on September 12, 2026. There were11 canoes that

Why Prostate Cancer Matters Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men. Because it often grows without symptoms in its early stages,

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

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

Hope Adams and Cher Castello had the honor of attending the National Tribal Tobacco Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 22–24. The gathering brought together

Cancer survivors and their caregivers came together to Ocean Shores to participate in cultural activities and learn about creating native arts, nutrition, healing through storytelling,

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

Squaxin island hosted a Community Health Fair on April 30th. SPIPA’s Health & Wellness and Workforce Development teams provided valuable health, cancer, and employment resources

Skin Cancer: An Important Message for Native Communities Many people think skin cancer only affects people with light skin, but that is not true. Native

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