Annual Meeting!

You are invited -

January 17th @ 1PM

Trinity Lutheran Church in the Fireside Room

Enjoy snacks and social time, hear the ICHS Annual Reports for 2025, nominate and elect ICHS Board members for 2026 and listen to our guest speaker Kay Knott.

Recently, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the SWAN organization in Skagit County. Here’s a quote from the program:

Kay Knott, whose name skʷalx̌ax̌alic̓əʔ means ‘Holy Weaver,’ embodies her identity through her work as a community bridge builder. With over three decades of experience in various roles, Kay has dedicated her life to fostering healing and creating connections between diverse communities.”

Kay holds a BS from Western Washington University and has held numerous professional roles, including Executive Director of Cascade Intertribal Housing Authority, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Program Director for Pregnant and Parenting Teen. She also ran her own business, Diamond Designs Jewelry.

Most recently, Kay served as Executive Director of YouthNet, where she provided social and educational services to support children, youth, and families in growing, healing, and achieving success. Since then, she has become a vital volunteer with PTU’s “Let’s Go Together” program, which fosters connections between tribal and non-tribal communities in Skagit County. Through public gatherings and outreach efforts, Kay’s leadership has built profound bridges between historically separated groups. Her work inviting tribal community members to participate in non-tribal events has been transformative, enabling meaningful cultural exchange and healing.