Equity Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts While the pandemic hampered in-person outreach efforts, census participation is on the rise among Native communities in Washington. by Manola Secaira / January 5, 2021
Inside Crosscut How Indigenous efforts to reclaim land tell the story of the PNW For Native communities, the reclamation of land goes hand in hand with the reclamation of identity. by Manola Secaira / April 27, 2021
A Wenatchi designer's plan to buy back Native lands Mary Big Bull-Lewis sees the way forward for Native people in Washington: ownership of the land and the stories attached to it. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
News With Canadian border closed, Port Angeles businesses worry for the future Without foreign travelers, the Coho Ferry is closed — and the town around it is holding its breath by Manola Secaira / August 21, 2020
Equity WA school mascot draws Native family into decades-long fight A Vancouver high school has had a “Chieftan” mascot since the 1960s. Students who've criticized it hope the latest challenge will be the last. by Manola Secaira / August 5, 2020
Equity Native history is WA history, and tribes are helping schools teach it At Lacey’s River Ridge High School, Nisqually leaders and school faculty are giving students a chance to understand history through a Native lens. by Manola Secaira / November 16, 2020
Politics WA's first Native Supreme Court justice works so she won't be the last Raquel Montoya-Lewis didn't meet a lawyer until law school. Now she wants others from underrepresented communities to picture themselves in the legal system. by Manola Secaira / November 10, 2020
Equity Hoh Tribe partners with SpaceX to get online, but rural demand remains high Without adequate internet access, rural tribes across Washington are struggling with schooling, health care and more — especially during a pandemic. by Manola Secaira / October 29, 2020
Politics Shining a light on the Native vote with data Native communities are not a monolith — and a new survey shows the range of their political priorities and attitudes. by Manola Secaira / December 16, 2020
Culture Three Native artists on carving out space in a changing world Thanks to several new public art projects, Coast Salish and Columbia River carvers say their artwork and traditions are finally getting the spotlight. by Manola Secaira / November 25, 2020