More than 6,000 Whatcom-area students attend screening of "The River Remembers" at Mt. Baker Theatre

Not only in the month of February, but especially now, we celebrate Black history and changemakers – creatives, visionaries, inventors, entrepreneurs and community heroes.

January 22 is Treaty Day — a reminder that treaties are not just the supreme law of the land, but are living documents. This day is about remembering what was promised and what’s still possible. We are all treaty people.

November marks Native American Heritage Month, an occasion to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples. It is a time to recognize the Indigenous values of generosity, gratitude, respect and responsibility that are woven throughout Native teachings and traditions.

Monday, October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday to commemorate and honor Indigenous peoples—past, present and future—and an occasion to celebrate our heritage and culture.