Tahoma Indian Center

08/21/2026

A reminder that tonight is Culture Night -> Ribbon Skirt-Making and Carving from 4 PM - 7 PM.

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Our Two-Day Ribbon Skirt-Making Workshop is FULL. (If you have claimed tickets, but are unable to make it, please call the Center at 253-212-3350.)

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We will also be welcoming folks to join in the space to make paddles for our dear Chin-wa ❤

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Light refreshments will be offered.

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🗓 Date: Today - Friday, August 21st
🕚 Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
📍 Location: 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 505, Tacoma, WA 98402

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If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

08/20/2026

Relatives 🌿

We welcome you to join us tomorrow night to make paddles in memory, honor and celebration of our dear beloved Chin-wa.

We hope all of this good medicine will uplift his spirit and comfort his loved ones.

🗓 Date: Friday, August 21st
🕚 Time: 4pm-7pm
📍 Location: 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Ste 505, Tacoma, WA 98402

Please reach out to us at [email protected] if there are any offerings you would like to make.

08/19/2026

Hi relatives 👋🏾

Just a note that we will be closed next Tuesday, August 25th.

We will re-open on Wednesday, August 26th at 9:00 AM.

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

08/18/2026

More than 10,000 copies of the Tribal Cultural Roadmap have been sent to museums, libraries, schools and other organizations across the state.

08/17/2026

Our August Carving As Medicine collaboration event with Tacoma Boat Builders is happening this evening from 4pm-7pm.

And guess what? There's still time to sign up! 😄

Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/47k6C5d

We'll see you there! 👋🏾

Did you miss us? Likewise!

We took a little break in July, but we're back and ready to gather again!

We look forward to gathering with you for our August Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders!

Join us on Monday, August 17th from 4pm-7pm where we'll enjoy carving, connection and food! ❤️

All are welcome! No experience necessary.

Materials and tools will be provided.

📅 Date: Monday, August 17th

🕓 Time: 4pm-7pm

🏢 Location: 1120 E. D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 (Tacoma Boat Builders)

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/47k6C5d

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 253-212-3350.

We raise our hands up to Tacoma Creates for funding this opportunity.

08/17/2026

A busy Friday and Saturday coming up relatives! 😄

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We'll be hosting day 1 of our 2-day Ribbon Skirt-making workshop and carving on Friday, August 21st, from 4-7pm (workshops are officially full!) in our office on the 5th floor.

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Then, on Saturday, August 22nd, Native Reentry have summoned ALL the great frybread makers to compete in a cook-off. This free, family-friendly gathering will kick off at 12pm and last until 8pm. The community dinner as well as other activities will take place on the 1st and 2nd floors.

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Those registered for the Ribbon Skirt-making class will gather again on Saturday from 4pm-7pm in our office on the 5th floor for day 2 of their workshop.

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We can't wait to see you all!

Check out this flyer. We're 2 weeks away from the Big show. Don't miss out on it.