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2025 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

nilh tu o: Weaving the Past, Present and Future

  • Date: 10/13/2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm  

 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2025, nilh tu o: Weaving the Past, Present and Future

Dear Campus Community,

The Intercultural Services Department and the Office of Student Life & Development, in partnership with the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition, invite you to join our local community in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

2025 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
nilh tu o: Weaving the Past, Present and Future

Monday, October 13, 2025
Doors open: 5:30 p.m. (with dinner service)
Program: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Jam + dancing: 8:00 p.m.–late
Location: Lummi Nation School
2334 Lummi View Dr, Bellingham, WA

This year’s theme is: nilh tu o: Weaving the Past, Present and Future. Nilh tu o (pronounced Neesh tu o) translates from Xwlemi language to “since the beginning/creation". Since the Beginning of Creation: Weaving the Past, Present and Future.  

We will enjoy a community dinner catered by local caterer Seawolf Surf n Turf managed by local business owner Cesarita Ballew. A special thank you to community members who have donated over 200lbs of salmon for this celebration. 

This year's event will feature keynote speaker Rena Priest, the student ASB from Lummi Nation School who will be presenting with speakers, Shane James, Isabella O’Leary, and Madelyn Williams. Singing, dancing and jam out following the program! All drum groups are welcome to jam. Hosts include BlackHawk Singers and Cheskwin Singers. 

All are welcome! This family-friendly, intergenerational community event for everyone in Whatcom County.

Shuttle Rides from WCC to Lummi Nation School

The Intercultural Services department will be offering shuttle rides to and from the event, on a first come, first served basis, prioritizing current WCC students. For additional information and to sign up for a shuttle ride please click here

This event is sponsored by the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition. Learn more at: wwu.edu/indigenous-peoples-day. A special thank you to Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for being a community sponsor of this event. Many thanks to the partner organizations who contributed to this celebration including: 

 

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