Our Vision

“KEEP MY FIRES BURNING!”

In the 1930’s my Great Grandfather, Frank Hillaire formed a Lummi song and dance troupe named, “Children of the Setting Sun.” Before passing, my great grandfather left these instructions to his descendants, “Keep My Fires Burning!” As my grandparents and parents before me, we continue to follow these instructions.

Darrell Hillaire
Executive Director, Founder

 

Frank Hillaire and the Children of The Setting Sun Dance Group - circa 1930


Our Board


 
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Danita Washington

Board Member

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Ron Tso

Board Member

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Tahnee Kawakone

Chairwoman

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Tony Hillaire

Vice Chairman

 
 

Hannah Jantz

Board Member

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Candice Wilson

Board Member

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Rayanne Morris

Board Member

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Michael Vendiola

Board Member

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Craig Bill

Board Member

 
 

Our Team


 
 

Darrell Hillaire

Chief Executive Officer

Kirsten Anderson

Chief Operating Officer

Jon Carroll

Producer / Editor / Gear Manager

WyKeklyaa Curleybear

Podcast Producer / Project Coordinator

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Natasha Hart Frey

Setting Sun Institute Education Principal

Beth Pielert

Co-Producer / Co-Writer / Co-Director / Editor

Roy Nicol

Assistant Editor / Podcast Producer

Kimy Peterson

Salmon People Research Assistant

Jordan Riber

Producer / Director / Production Manager

Raven Borsey

Setting Sun Institute Research Assistant / Project Coordinator

Elli Smith

Youth Program Director / Producer

Free Borsey

Setting Sun Institute Research Assistant / Project Coordinator

Amy McKinley

Fund Development Director

Noelani Auguston

Screenwriter / Producer

Haley Garreau

Social Media Coordinator / Podcast Producer

Cyrus James

Setting Sun Institute Education Producer

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Beau Garreau

Creative Director

Luke Bonilla

Editor

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Isabella James

Podcast Producer / Project Coordinator

Kelly Thompson

Finance Manager