Replicable & Scalable Ideas

Creating new narratives for how to live well in Salmon Nation

Determined People, Inspired Stories

Indigenous, Forestry

February 4, 2026

The wildest national forest in the U.S. may soon lose its protections.

By: Lynda Mapes, Photography by Amy Gulick

Indigenous

January 27, 2026

At Salish School of Spokane, students from 1 to 13 are immersed in n̓səl̓xčin̓, known as the Colville-Okanagan Salish language, learning alongside their teachers and families.

By: Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News & ICT

What Works, Indigenous

January 22, 2026

Colonization harmed Indigenous trade, commerce, and wealth. Jacqueline Jennings’ Fireweed Institute is reversing those impacts.

By: Andrea Smith

From Magic Canoe, Coastal Communities/Marine

January 15, 2026

Vancouver, Canada, British Columbia’s largest city, has been attempting to recover its many paved-over waterways. But can what’s been lost ever come back?

By: Hanna Hett

Indigenous

January 14, 2026

An overused phrase goes under the microscope.

By: B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster, High Country News

The Great Bear: Photography from British Columbia’s Central Coast

Words & Photography by:
Owen Perry

An unprecedented project to reconnect fish migration routes in western Washington State is showing exciting signs of ecological and cultural benefits.

By Bryn Nelson

How Moment Energy harvests and puts to work batteries from worn-out electric cars.

2026 marks the ten-year anniversary of the Indigenous resistance at Standing Rock in North Dakota. This book is a must-read history of the movement.

Upcoming Events

Change comes through connection. On the ground. In person. Together. Take a look at our list of local events and join us to celebrate and co-create lasting solutions within Salmon Nation.

Events

June 25, 2026

Conversations with Indian Country leaders leveraging data for economic self-determination.

Events

June 25, 2026

This free event is open to the public and includes Yakama cultural and educational activities, a free salmon luncheon, and more.

Events

July 13, 2026 –
July 19, 2026

PNW Climate Week is a week of community-powered events that shine a spotlight on Pacific Northwest’s home-grown climate solutions and accelerate action.

Events

August 29, 2026

Rally together in community for an evening of live music and discussion—with ʼNa̱mg̱is blues musician Garret T. Willie headlining.

Grab a paddle. It’s time to work together.

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