Upcoming Events
Intertribal Carving
Carving is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Lunch will be provided.
Culture Night
Culture Nights are held on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 4-7pm, with opportunities to participate in beading, regalia making and carving!
Come be in community with us!
We'll even have a wonderful meal offering. 😊
📅 When: 3rd Friday of each month
🕖 Time: 4-7pm
🏢 Location: 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 505, Tacoma, WA 98402
Culture Nights remaining for 2025:
November 21st
December 19th
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by completing this form: https://forms.gle/67DZrrgpJRTCnccRA
Note: You will need to register for each culture night separately.
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.
Date: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 621 Tacoma Avenue S., #505, Tacoma, WA 98402
Note: Please use intercom to enter building on Tacoma Ave. S. Press call 008. If there is no answer call 360-490-3454.
Camp Rosey
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. We strive to create an environment where love and support are felt from the moment you arrive until the time you leave.
The two components to camp, which incorporate elements of culture and traditional medicine, include Summer Camp and Monthly Ongoing Community Support.
Date: Camp Rosey monthly community support events are generally held on the 1st Friday of the month. (See calendar graphic below for specific dates and other events).
Time: 5:15pm-7:30pm
Location: Amara, 3501 104th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
Interested in learning more about Camp Rosey, or simply have questions? Complete our Camp Rosey Interest Form and we’ll be in touch soon.
Health Sovereignty Celebration | Coping with Grief During Winter
Winter is a time when nature slows down, urging us to turn inward and nurture ourselves.
For those coping with grief, however, it can intensify feelings of loneliness and sadness.
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.
We'll lean into carving as medicine, practice traditional healing care and utilize grief support as needed.
Dinner will be provided.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th
🕖 Time: 5-7pm
🏢 Location: 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA 98402
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Xetygq
If you have any immediate questions, please reach out to us at admin@tahomaindiancenter.org.
Carving As medicine
On Friday, December 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! ❤️
All are welcome! No experience necessary.
Materials and tools will be provided.
📅 Date: Friday, December 12th
🕓 Time: 4pm-7pm
🏢 Location: 1120 E. D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/47k6C5d
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at admin@tahomaindiancenter.org or 253-212-3350.
We raise our hands up to Tacoma Creates for funding this opportunity.
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.
We will be return to the office on Monday, December 29th at 9:00am.
Tahoma indian center closded
The Tahoma Indian Center will be closed from Thursday, November 27th through Friday November 28th in honor of Potlatch Days.
We will re-open on Monday, December 1st at 9am.
Potlatch Celebration
This time of year can be heavy for folks, and we want nothing more than to offer a warm space, delicious meal and smiles all around.
For that reason, we would love to welcome you to our annual Potlatch Celebration - an opportunity for us to be in community with each other - offering comfort, conversation, community, culture and a wholesome meal.
Aunty laughs included 😊
We welcome you to bring a dish if you would like.
Feel called to volunteer at this event? We’d love to have you!
📅 Date: Friday, November 21st
🕓 Time: 4pm
🏢 Location: 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 505, Tacoma, WA 98402
If you are planning to attend and/or volunteer, please complete this link: https://bit.ly/4r1v1o7
We hold our hands up to Stone Soup Collaborative for partnering with us for this wonderful event.
BONUS: We will also be hosting our monthly Culture Night from 4-7pm that evening, and would love to see you there as well. Link to RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4oB7kRW
If you have any immediate questions, please reach out to us at admin@tahomaindiancenter.org.
Substance Use Education - Youth Focus Group
The Indigenous community has high rates of overdose, youth cannabis, and commercial tobacco use - and we want to change that.
Our goal is to educate and provide protective factors to our sacred youth on healthy coping through cultural activities and culturally relevant educational resources.
If you are a youth member interested in taking part in a youth focus group alongside the Tahoma Indian Center to gain education and coping skills around cannabis, vaping, commercial tobacco, alcohol, drugs use, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/3WJ0jCa
Our first focus group will take place:
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: 5:15pm - 7:30pm.
Location: Amara, 3501 104th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
Ages: 7-17 ($50 Gift card provided!)
Dinner provided.
This event is in partnership with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department and Amara.
Tacoma Boat Builders: Carving as Medicine Event
Friday, October 24th from 4pm-7pm we'll be collaborating with Tacoma Boat Builders for our Carving as Medicine workshop.
Join us for carving, connection and food! ❤️
📅 Date: Friday, October 24th
🕓 Time: 4pm-7pm
🏢 Location: 1120 E. D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
To attend, please complete the RSVP form here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Colette at colette@tahomaindiancenter.org or 253-212-3350.
We hold our hands up to Tacoma Creates for funding this opportunity.
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 will be celebrated by offering an Indian Taco meal. The Event will be held at the Center.
Kaleidoscope
Tahoma Indian Center is a part of Kaleidoscope, the free, all ages opening celebration of Tacoma Arts
Month.
Come see us at Tacoma Public Library Main Branch on Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1–4 PM.
Performances, hands-on stations, and gallery displays fill the day with Tacoma’s creative energy.
We will be there sharing our "Carving as Medicine" workshop - which offers guidance on carving and tool use.
Health Sovereignty Celebration: International Overdose Awareness Day
Our Health Sovereignty Celebration International Overdose Awareness Day Event is on August 31, 2025 from 11am - 2pm
survivors of suicide august 20, 2025
The Survivors of Suicide meeting will be on Wednesday, August, 20, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm.
Culture Night August 15, 2025
Culture Night at Tahoma Indian Center Friday, August 15th, 2025 from 4pm-7pm.
Culture Night July 18, 2025
Staring on July 18 we will be offering Culture Night with Beading, Regalia Making and Carving. The event will be on the 3rd Friday of each month.
We are Closed July 3-4, 2025
We will be closed on Thursday July 3rd and Friday July 4th, 2025
Carving as Medicine
Tahoma Indian Center and Tacoma Boat Builders are having an event at the Boat Builders location on Monday, June 30th from 4-7pm. We are collaborating to share carving through the lens of Carving as Medicine with the community.
Camp Rosey
A camp focused on healing for youth. If you’re interested, please send us a message for an application: admin@tahomaindiancenter.org.
Graphic Design Workshop with Jack George
Registration for this workshop can be submitted online with this link: https://forms.gle/Wd7tnFTnkj4wAWhD8 or give us a call at 253-212-3350 or email us at admin@tahomaindiancenter.org.
Graphic Design Workshop with Jack George
Registration for this workshop can be submitted online with this link: https://forms.gle/Wd7tnFTnkj4wAWhD8 or give us a call at 253-212-3350 or email us at admin@tahomaindiancenter.org.
Community Ambassador Training
Join us to learn about solid waste services and waste reduction. Participants will get a certificate and a $50 gift card!
There will be food provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please send us an email at colette@tahomaindiancenter.org or call 360-490-3454.
Carving as medicine with Tacoma boat builders
Join us for Carving as Medicine with the Tacoma Boat Builders! We are asking that everyone sign up through this form. You can also use the QR code below to sign up or https://form.jotform.com/250617242230142.
Fundraiser - MOD Pizza
Join us for a fundraiser at MOD Pizza. The fundraiser will take place at the University place during their working hours from 10:30 to 11:00 pm. The funds will go towards supporting Camp Rosey. If you are unable to attend in person you can also order online and input our fundraiser code: MODGIVES25
Community Ambassador Training
Join us for Community Ambassador Training. This training is for residents of Tacoma. It will teach you how to recycle right and you will be able to relay that information to the community, your friends and relatives!
Computer Classes
Join us for this three-part computer class seminar. Dates are February 12th, 19th and March 5th from 12-2pm. Each class offers the opportunity to learn new skills. If you’re interested, please give us a call at 253-212-3350.
We are closed!
We will be closed December 23rd, 24th and followed by January 1st [2025] for New Years.
Community Visioning
Join us on Friday December 6th for our Community Visioning! This is our chance to hear from the people what they need from us. The event will take place on the first floor of the building; it is best to enter through the alley entrance.
