Seattle Indian Services Commission

01/27/2026

Join our sister agencies for Native Advocacy Day 2026 THIS Thursday, January 29th at the Washington State Capital in Olympia. Stand up for Indigenous Justice and network with others with the same vision. Go to bit.ly/4s1zHeb to learn more.

01/26/2026

The deadline for annual audit services proposals has been extended to February 6, 2026.

The Seattle Indian Services Commission (SISC) is seeking firms to submit a proposal for the preparation of its yearly audited financial statements and related filings for a three-year period beginning with the 2025 Calendar year ending 12/31/2025. At this time, SISC does not require a federal single audit. The audit of SISC’s financial statements must be performed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS.)

The Seattle Indian Services Commission (SISC) is a public corporation, as defined in City of Seattle Ordinance 103387, formed in 1972 to provide effective, comprehensive, and coordinated planning services, activities, and programs that will meet the unique needs of the many American Indian and Alaska Native residents of Seattle. SISC is a public development authority chartered by the city of Seattle that is not a component unit of the city of Seattle. SISC’s Governing Council is comprised of five members: one member appointed by the Mayor of Seattle, who serves as Chair; and four members appointed by a majority vote of the Governing Council members. All members must be confirmed by the Seattle City Council.
See the first comment for a link to the RFP.

01/13/2026

The Seattle Indian Services Commission is hiring an Executive Director! This position will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead SISC at a historic moment, guiding the completion of the Native Village & Gateway, a project that will reshape the Native landscape of Seattle for generations to come.

The Executive Director is the chief leader and strategist of SISC, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values in partnership with the SISC Governing Council, Urban Native non-profit organizations, Tribal partners, community members, and elected officials. The Executive Director provides leadership in organizational development, fundraising, program growth, and advocacy, while ensuring that SISC remains deeply accountable to the Native community it serves. This position reports directly to the five-member SISC Governing Council.

To learn more and apply, please see our latest blog post on our website.

https://www.seattleindianservices.org/news/executive-director-job-announcement

01/09/2026

Learn more about the important work LISC Puget Sound is doing in the post below.

✍ Progress does not come from protecting what already exists. It comes from reimagining what is possible and having the courage to build toward it. This reflection, shared by Executive Director Lauren E. McGowan, grounds us as we enter the new year and prepare to meet the challenges ahead. At LISC...

01/08/2026

Are you passionate about affordable housing? LISC Puget Sound is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Housing Accelerator Fellowship (HAF), an 18-month program led by LISC Puget Sound in partnership with Amazon and other supporters.

Our very own Demarus Tevuk, SISC Development Manager, recently graduated as part of the program's second cohort. HAF is designed to support emerging nonprofit and for-profit developers through cohort-based learning, individualized coaching, and access to capital and networking. The next information session is Jan 14 and the application deadline is Jan 23.

Learn more and apply here:

LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

01/07/2026

The Seattle Indian Services Commission (SISC) is seeking firms to submit a proposal for the preparation of its yearly audited financial statements and related filings for a three-year period beginning with the 2025 Calendar year ending 12/31/2025. At this time, SISC does not require a federal single audit. The audit of SISC’s financial statements must be performed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS.)

The Seattle Indian Services Commission (SISC) is a public corporation, as defined in City of Seattle Ordinance 103387, formed in 1972 to provide effective, comprehensive, and coordinated planning services, activities, and programs that will meet the unique needs of the many American Indian and Alaska Native residents of Seattle. SISC is a public development authority chartered by the city of Seattle that is not a component unit of the city of Seattle. SISC’s Governing Council is comprised of five members: one member appointed by the Mayor of Seattle, who serves as Chair; and four members appointed by a majority vote of the Governing Council members. All members must be confirmed by the Seattle City Council.
See the first comment for a link to the RFP.

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

The Seattle Indian Services Commission is developing the Native Village & Gateway project at our Pearl Warren Building site in the Little Saigon neighborhood. Read all the details in this great article by the International Examiner!

In the near future, someone traversing the Jose Rizal Bridge from Beacon Hill to Little Saigon might be greeted by the sight of carved monumental figures representing Coast Salish cultures, welcoming visitors to a new housing development. In fact, they would likely be entering a new hub for housing,...

12/09/2025

sləp̓iləbəxʷ (Rising Tides) wants YOU to attend a 2-day convening on December 11th & 12th to discuss priorities for updating the Climate Action Plan and climate change issues. We're looking for folks who are Indigenous and live in Seattle and King County to attend. Reach out if you're interested!

11/27/2025

November is a time of reflection, appreciation, and celebration of our Native communities. Throughout the year, we celebrate the traditions and cultures of Native people and we honor Native veterans. November is a time to learn about local Tribes and support Native-owned businesses. How are you observing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month?

11/10/2025

Join in the celebration of Native American Heritage Month on November 13, 2025 at Muckleshoot Tribal College.