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Renewed effort to remove the misleading totem poles at Pike Place park
A non-Native artist claims to have designed and carved the 50-foot cedar poles, intending to honor Seattle's history. But it's the wrong history, Native leaders say.
Luna Reyna
Luna Reyna is Crosscut’s former Indigenous Affairs Reporter. Luna’s past coverage was at South Seattle Emerald, Prism Reports, Talk Poverty and more. Her work has identified, supported and promoted th
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To understand today, we must know the pain and progress of history
Indigenous affairs reporter Luna Reyna takes a look backwards at the policies that created today's conditions.
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Seattle urban Natives look to have a neighborhood to call their own
Na’ah Illahee Fund is nearly finished with research that would help determine the future of an Indigenous neighborhood along the likes of Chinatown and Little Saigon.
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After 7 years, WA tribal history curriculum still not fully implemented
The Legislature failed to allocate funding for the curriculum, placing the financial burden on Washington tribes and school districts.
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‘I’m not a token': Seattle council president Debora Juarez opens up
Juarez shares her history of advocacy, hopes for collective healing and conviction that Indigenous people must have a seat at the table.