Opportunities & Events

An Evening of laughter, healing, & Community Featuring Native Comedians.

Netse Mot is an inclusive gathering where people from all backgrounds can engage with and learn from Indigenous voices. Netse Mot – a Coast Salish phrase meaning “One Heart, One Mind” – emphasizes solidarity among all individuals. This event is more than just a celebration; it’s a movement toward healing, unity and mutual understanding. The first Netse Mot, held in October 2024, welcomed 2,000 people in person with thousands more watching live online. This year’s Netse Mot coincides with The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Fall Convening and is part of their official agenda. As this is NCAI’s first convention in the Pacific Northwest in over 40 years, we are even more excited about the opportunity to share Netse Mot with Tribes from around the country. As we welcome our relatives to our homelands, we see this as an important opportunity to showcase Coast Salish culture and center our unique challenges to our local Native audience, non-Native supporters and NCAI guests. In addition to featuring Coast Salish talent, the show will include a variety of gifted Native artists. English & Indigenous languages

Our annual Native Art Market Friday November 25th, 2022: 10 am- 5pm Saturday, November 26th, 2022: 10am-5pm Sunday, November 27th, 2022: 10am-5pm Please note: Parking will be very limited

The Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center proudly presents its Native Art Market, a curated exhibition and marketplace featuring authentic Indigenous artisans and their masterworks. This sophisticated showcase spans diverse artistic traditions from numerous tribal nations, encompassing meticulously crafted apparel, artisanal jewelry, traditional woodcraft, ceremonial drums, limited edition prints, and an array of other distinctive pieces. The Native Art Market exemplifies the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s comprehensive initiative to empower and elevate Indigenous communities throughout the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our organization steadfastly upholds The Indian Arts and Crafts Act, ensuring the authenticity and cultural integrity of all works presented.

A Navajo girl explores her family’s past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War II. Suitable for guests 10 years (4th grade) to adult. Living Voices combines live theatrical performances with archival film, turning history into a moving personal journey. This performance will take place in the Joshua Green Foundation Theater on MOHAI’s second floor.

Ramona Bennett Bill shares her new memoir, “Fighting for the Puyallup Tribe.” This event celebrates Native American Indian Heritage month by highlighting one of the most prominent activists for Native American Indigenous rights in Washington state history. Ramona was instrumental in organizing the Puyallup Tribe, the fishing rights, reclaiming Ft. Lawton, the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and more. Her story provides a comprehensive account of some of these landmark achievements for the rights of Native people. Ramona understands and shares her view that people of all identities and backgrounds deserve to be treated with dignity, and that by coming together for common goals we can accomplish more than if we stand alone in our separate communities.

Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Seattle, Washington, for its 82nd Annual Convention & Marketplace from November 16 - 21, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center. Now more than ever is an essential moment for Indian Country to unite, amplify voices, and shape a powerful collective future. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and allies from across Indian Country will gather to tackle critical issues, strategize for the future, and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships. Additionally, attendees will be able to browse the NCAI Marketplace, which features a variety of booths ranging from Native artists to federal job recruiters and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the ongoing mission of NCAI.