Our Mission:
We provide sacred space to nurture, affirm, and strengthen the spirit of urban Native people.
Chief Seattle Club is a 501(c)(3) registered organization dedicated to physically and spiritually supporting American Indian and Alaska Native people. At our Day Center in the Pioneer Square district of downtown Seattle, we provide food, primary health care, housing assistance, legal services, a Native art job training program, and opportunities for members to engage in cultural community-building.
We are a housing and human service agency that provides basic needs for our members, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. Native people in urban areas face unique challenges, and Chief Seattle Club embraces the Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions of our members as the primary method for healing and transformation.
Our vision:
We envision a future where our Native community is safe, healthy, housed, and connected to community that respects and celebrates Native cultures.
Our Values Statements
Equity is at the core of what we do at Chief Seattle Club. We are passionate about sustaining an inclusive, diverse working and learning environment for all staff and members. We believe our very existence promotes equity in Seattle by way of engaging with the community and building a greater understanding of Urban Native experiences. Through our work, we help the community at large identify challenges and collaborate to deliver solutions.
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Chief Seattle Club embraces the whole person and all of their identities, experiences, and generational memories.
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We honor our sacred connection to the legacy of Chief Sealth and the tradition of protecting our Earth.
We uphold Native decision-making traditions, foster Native leadership, and intentionally lead with our distinct and diverse Native cultures, traditions, identities, and beliefs.
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Integrity is at the root of our work and our efforts to uplift our members and the Native community.
Our services and resources are designed to meet the unique needs of the American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations communities.
We accept and support our members and community in their journey toward wellness, spirituality, stability, and mental wholeness.
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We are thoughtful and intentional with our partnerships.