Earth Day
Apr 14, 2025Indigenous-led rally set for April 22 in downtown Bellingham
April 14, 2025
Children of the Setting Sun, an Indigenous-led nonprofit, will host the Wake Up, Stand Up rally on April 22 in downtown Bellingham as part of its Earth Day launch. The event highlights environmental stewardship and intergenerational healing rooted in Native teachings. Speakers include tribal leaders, artists and activists from across the Pacific Northwest. Music, food and educational booths are planned. The rally precedes the 2026 opening of the organization’s new headquarters, Setting Sun Circle.
- 1.Earth Day. Cascadia Daily News.
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