The Chief Seattle Club, of Seattle, WA, is a nonprofit founded in 1970. Its mission since has been to combat homelessness within the Indigenous community.
Last week the club announced its new housing development in Pioneer Square is now accepting residents. The building is called, ʔálʔal (pronounced “all-all”) meaning, ‘home’ in Lushootseed. The building can occupy up to 100 residents with Indigenous, poor, or formerly homeless backgrounds.
In addition to the housing, the building will also provide residents with a cafe that will serve traditional foods. Items from Indigenous-owned businesses, healthcare, and social services for the area’s indigenous people, will also be accessible. Artwork by Native artists will be displayed throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
Original post by Chris Aadland/Indian Country Today and Underscore.news
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