Page 11 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October 2024

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Ravens Chasing the Moon The impressive mural at
225 State Ave. E. in Olympia
was dedicated on Sept. 21.

Beautiful tribal mural After the performance, artists Chehalis Tribal artist Jenee young artists, talk to the Cowlitz
dedicated in Olympia and apprentices responsible Redecker to paint this iconic folks and visit with Rainbow
Community Arts Representative
for creating the vibrant and
image in the contemporary
By Bobbie Bush culturally significant design titled Coast Salish tradition. Sarah and Anna Schlect.
Jenee also brought on several
“Ravens Chasing the Moon” were
I look forward to more amazing
About 50 people gathered introduced. Indigenous youth apprentices.” creations from the individual
to witness the dedication of a “More than a mural, this After the songs and artists and collective art supported
striking mural in Olympia at artwork broadens the cultural introductions, the large group by the Rainbow Community Arts
4 p.m. Sept. 21. language of artistic storytelling went inside the building. Water nonprofit group.
Cowlitz Tribe’s Drum Group here in the heart of our and chocolate snacks were
welcomed those waiting outside community. Cowlitz Tribal available. – Reprinted from the Dedication
the building at 225 State Ave. E. artist Sarah Folden worked with It was amazing to see the of Mural Program

Volunteers needed WIC services through SPIPA

Dec. 6 Great Wolf Lodge
ABOUT: The
We’re looking for people to assist with organization
our Brick by Brick Dinner and Auction! meets the special
Your support makes a huge difference. nutritional needs
of pregnant,
breastfeeding and
We need help with postpartum moms;
infants; and children
Set up crew Raffle ticket sales up to age 5.
Registration desk Assign bid paddles NEXT DATE: Nov. 14
Silent auction monitors Guest assistance
DO YOU QUALIFY?:
Find out if you
qualify for WIC at
doh.wa.gov/you-
and-your-family/
wic/wic-eligibility
CONTACT:
wicnutrition@
Contact Tamra Marlowe at 360-922-9170 spipa.org
or tmarlowe@chehalistribe.org if interested or 360-426-3990