Upcoming Events
Survivors of Suicide
Join us every second Wednesday of the month at 6pm for Survivors of Suicide.
Auburn Survivors of Suicide is a King/Pierce/Thurston County Support Group formed to help deal with the trauma and grief caused by the suicide of a loved on.
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Intertribal Carving
Carving is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Lunch will be provided.
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Culture Night
Culture Nights are held on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 4-7pm, with opportunities to participate in beading and carving!
Meal provided.
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Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
The days are getting a bit chillier (oh yes, and the rain), but thankfully we have a warm and dry place to gather and do cool things, right?
That's definitely guaranteed at the next Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders.
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Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
Carving really does give off cozy Winter vibes, doesn't it?
That's exactly why we're stoked for this month's Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders! The final one of 2026!
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Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
Whether 2026 flew by (or dragged on for you) we're happy we got to spend it with you!
But 2027 is here, and we're going to kick it off the right way - with carving of course!
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Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
We're rolling right into February, relatives, and we're carrying the good medicine and energy of the new year forward with another opportunity to connect.
Our next Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders is on the calendar!
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Culture Night | Dreamcatcher Weaving
We'll be honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month and making space to explore art as medicine through our dreamcatcher weaving activity.
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SEEDS: Sovereign Cinema Event
This Indigenous Peoples Day, we're showing SEEDS, a thriller that captures the strength of our Indigenous women/femmes in the continued movement to combat the theft of traditional food and knowledge systems.
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Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day
We’ll be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day but will re-open on Tuesday, October 13th.
Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
And just like that, Fall has arrived. We hope the season is greeting you with ease.
Let’s bring those easeful and creative vibes into the next Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders!
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Health Sovereignty | International Overdose Awareness Day
On Monday, August 31st, we'll be gathering at Wright Park for our Summer Health Sovereignty Celebration, bringing light to International Overdose Awareness Day.
We are reclaiming the space to share in our experiences, exchange resources, lean into community, heal and honor relatives we have lost.
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Culture Night | Ribbon Skirt-Making (Day 2)
Join us for day 2 of our Ribbon Skirt-Making workshop led by Sisters Kreations!
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Culture Night | Ribbon Skirt-Making (Day 1) + Carving
Join us for day 1 of a two-day Ribbon Skirt-Making workshop led by Sisters Kreations!
Carving will also be available.
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Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
We look forward to gathering with you for our August Carving as Medicine Workshop with Tacoma Boat Builders.
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Culture Night - Beading
Our next Culture Night will be held on Friday, July 17th from 4-7pm, and will feature Christian Magdalena-Shroeder (Piipash/Raroonuri), Two-Spirit sewist and beader who will lead a Pride loop earring workshop in celebration of Tacoma Pride month!
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Culture Night - Weaving Class
Our next Culture Night will be held on Friday, June 19th from 4-7pm, and will feature Denise Reed (Puyallup/Chinook), Master Weaver and Designer who will lead a cedar bracelet weaving class.
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ICW Community Listening Sessions
Tahoma Indian Center has planned two different listening session opportunities to engage with Indigenous individuals in the Tacoma/Pierce County region who have current or past child welfare involvement.
Both sessions will occur on Wednesday, June 17th.
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Carving as Medicine At Tacoma Boat Builders
Summer has almost officially arrived 🌞 and we’re so happy to know that through the changing seasons, we have a family to connect with through Carving As Medicine, the beautiful collaboration with Tacoma Boat Builders.
Join is on Monday, June 8th for carving, connection and food!
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Memorial Day - Center Closed
The Tahoma Indian Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Camp Rosey - Overnight Camp
Our 2026 Camp Rosey Overnight Camp will be happening from May 15th - 17th!
Camp Rosey is our free-of-charge youth camp established in 2023 that focuses on supporting our sacred youth in their healing journeys through grief and loss🌿
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Sovereign Cinema: Frybread Face and Me
The Tahoma Indian Center is excited to continue our partnership with the Grand Cinema on Sovereign Cinema—a film series centering Indigenous stories of reclamation, resistance, and resilience.
Our second film in the series is Frybread Face and Me!
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Kids Lemonade stand
Join us on Friday, April 10th starting at 1pm for fresh lemonade, served up by our youth!
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Carving with Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
On Monday, April 6th from 4pm-7pm we'll be collaborating with Tacoma Boat Builders for our Carving as Medicine workshop.
Join us for carving, connection and food! ❤️
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Culture Night - Beading Class
Our next Culture Night will be held on Friday, February 20th from 4-7pm, and will feature Ndn Girl Spirit Boy Creations, who will lead an engaging beading class.
All are welcome!
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Chief's Day Closure
The Tahoma Indian Center will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Chief’s Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00am.
Carving As Medicine at Tacoma Boat Builders
Join us on Monday, February 9th from 4pm-7pm where we'll continue the collaborative magic with Tacoma Boat Builders for our Carving as Medicine workshop!
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Closure for MLK Jr. Day
The Tahoma Indian Center will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Carving As Medicine
On Monday, January 12th from 4pm-7pm we'll be collaborating with Tacoma Boat Builders for our Carving as Medicine workshop.
Join us for carving, connection and food! ❤️
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FISH WAR | Screening Event
The Tahoma Indian Center is excited to partner with the Grand Cinema on Sovereign Cinema—a new film series centering Indigenous stories of reclamation, resistance, and resilience.
To kick off the series, they’re bringing back a Tacoma Film Festival favorite, FISH WAR.
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New Years Closure
The Tahoma Indian Center will be closed from Thursday, January 1st through Friday January 2nd in observance of the New Year.
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Winter Holiday Closure
Winter is a time where many of us are leaning into rest, honoring the season and preparing for the year to come.
The Tahoma Indian Center Team will be honoring this time as well and will be out of the office from December 24th - December 26th.
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2-Day Ribbon Shirt + Skirt making class with Sisters Kreations
We're blessed to have Sisters Kreations join us to lead a Ribbon Shirt AND Skirt Making class!
This is a 2-day class occurring on December 20th and 21st w/ very limited slots!
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Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Community Health Needs Assessment
The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) invites Native folks who live in and around Pierce County and who ARE NOT current PTHA patients to help us better understand the health needs, strengths and priorities of our people to improve our programs and services.
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Peru Rising Sun Memorial
Family and friends of Peru Rising Sun are invited to join together on Sunday, December 14th to uplift her memory and celebrate her life.
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Carving As medicine
On Friday, December 12th from 4pm-7pm we'll be collaborating with Tacoma Boat Buildersfor our Carving as Medicine workshop.
Join us for carving, connection and food!
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Health Sovereignty Celebration | Coping with Grief During Winter
Grief is not linear, and there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to navigating it. By tuning into your own needs—whether that’s seeking comfort in warm, nourishing foods, herbal teas, daily movement, or simply allowing yourself to rest—you take an empowered stance in your healing journey.
Join us in making space for this emotion, while in community.
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