05/30/2026
Island Allies of Indigenous Lifeways are preparing for upcoming Tribal events and Orcas Co-op is grateful to support this organization that fosters decolonization, Indigenous sovereignty and adaptive culture through Tribally-led education and participatory practices.
Here are three ways to contribute!:
1. Donate to the Traditional Foodways Fund at the Orcas Food Co-op. At the check-out counter, simply tell the cashier “I’d like to contribute to Traditional Foodways.” The deadline for this round is June 2, 5p.m., though the fund is ongoing to support future events.
2. Drop off your handmade / homemade / islandmade shelf-stable gifts to share the bounty of these islands, at the Public Library (Fuller room) by June 2 between 10-noon.
3. Come on out! Upcoming Tribal events include:
• 6/13 Return of the Matriarchy event, 5-7pm
• 7/12 Honoring Isil Whi Sen Community event, 10am-3:30pm
“Through the lens of Food as Lifeway, we choose to step into this work as a responsibility to Place and to move toward reconciliation with the islands’ Original Stewards.” 🌊