10/12/2026
On Indigenous Peoples Day, YWCA Bellingham honors the vibrant Indigenous communities whose histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions are an essential part of our shared story.
Here in Whatcom County, we recognize the Lummi Nation (Lhaq’temish) and the Nooksack Indian Tribe, whose ancestral homelands include the lands and waterways we call home today. We honor their enduring connection to this place, and the generations who continue to carry their cultures, languages, and traditions forward.
We also recognize that honoring Indigenous peoples means more than acknowledging the past. It means listening to Indigenous voices, learning the truth of our shared history, and supporting Indigenous communities in the present and future.
YWCA Bellingham locations will be closed today in observance of this very important day.