South Seattle Emerald

“There’s been so much going on with COVID, and all of the different things that are happening in our community, especially with our missing and murdered Indigenous women,” Hill said. “We support families by advocating for the families that do searches for their loved ones.” –Norine Hill

The Seattle Times

“This year, receiving organizations include Communities Rooted in Brilliance, Mother Nation and United Indians of All Tribes in Seattle, Cocoon House in Everett, Mother Africa and Multi Service Center in Kent, and La Casa Hogar, Nuestra Casa and NATIVE Project in Central and Eastern Washington, among several others.” –The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times

“Being attentive to that and understanding and asking about people’s tribal affiliation could help to understand what networks to access, what they needed or wanted, how to communicate.” –Nan Roman

The Story Exchange

“I went into the mountains and it really helped with letting go of the historical trauma. It changed my whole life. Understanding my parents, why they raised me a certain way — because they did the best they could. I was able to forgive them.” –Norine Hill

Real Change

“Some of them say, ‘Well what is that? We don’t understand it, why do they still carry that when it’s way past? It’s not that far away, and we’re trying to break that violence, we’re trying to stop that cycle.”–Norine Hill

The Seattle Times

“That’s why the cultural connections are so important, said Mother Nation’s Executive Director Norine Hill. Their clients participate in sweat-lodge ceremonies. They do traditional beading and participate in talking circles, telling their stories as part of their therapy.” –The Seattle Times