10/12/2026
Today, Cancer Lifeline honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The waters, the cedar, the shorelines, and the seasons of this place carry the stories of the Indigenous peoples who have tended them since time immemorial. Their culture is not behind us. It is living, present, and woven through everyday life in this region. To be from here is to be shaped by it.
We walk on Indigenous lands. We live in the heart of Indigenous culture. Every day, we are held by the heritage that Indigenous communities have carried forward and sustained.
We honor all Tribal nations and Indigenous peoples, in this region and beyond, for their strength and persistence through generations of change and hardship following European contact. Their continued presence, language, ceremony, and lifeways are a testament to a people who have endured and who continue to thrive on their own terms.
We are also blessed by the support of many of our area Tribes, whose partnership and generosity strengthen our greater community and make our work possible. We are deeply grateful.
Cancer Lifeline remains committed to supporting the health, wellness, and sovereignty of Indigenous communities, and to continuing this relationship with listening and respect.
Thank you to our Tribal partners for your generosity, your guidance, and your friendship.
(Art by - Malynn Foster, Squaxin Tribe)
