We extend our deepest gratitude to the Peoples and partners who have joined us along this journey. It is because of each of you that this important work is possible.
Hy’shqe
We welcome you to join us in bringing these future initiatives to life
Setting Sun Institute
An Indigenous-led Think Tank that transforms the intersections of social and environmental change through research and stories grounded in Indigenous wisdom.
We are on a journey together to tell the story of the ancient bond between the Native people and salmon. Through research, activism, gatherings and our documentary series, we will amplify Indigenous voices in the fight to reverse the devastating loss of salmon and protect Mother Earth.
Salmon People Project
Life and Times of Billy Frank Jr.
Billy Frank Jr. was a tireless advocate for Indian treaty rights and environmental stewardship, whose activism paved the way for the Boldt Decision, which reaffirmed tribal co-management of salmon resources in the state of Washington.
Thank you to everyone who has given a gift.
We are putting values into action together.
Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed and shared our stories.
We are changing hearts and minds together.
Thank you to everyone who has ever attended one of our gatherings.
We are building community together.
Thank you to everyone who has enriched their teaching with our storytelling.
We are learning and growing together.
We continue growing into our responsibility to Mother Earth and to future generations. In the face of this ever changing world, we hear a call for hope, we see a need for justice and we seek peace. Our work at Children of the Setting Sun Productions puts faith in the power of uniting good minds and good hearts. Together we can make a better world for our children's children.
Funders & Collaborators
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
American Anthropological Association
American Rivers
ArtsWA
Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham SeaFeast
Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival
City of Bellingham
Cultural Survival
Environmental Justice Data Fund
Ferndale Public Schools
Harder Foundation
Inatai Foundation
Indigenous Earth Fund
Kennedy Ries Foundation
Lummi Commercial Company
Lummi Nation
Resources Department and Housing Authority
Mount Baker Foundation
Mount Baker Theatre
Nooksack Indian Tribe Natural Resources
North Sound Accountable Community of Health
(80+ partners)
Northwest Indian College
Northwest Indian Fish Commission
NoVo Foundation
Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Paper Whale
Pickford Film Center
Port of Bellingham
Public Broadcasting Service
Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Save Our Wild Salmon
Satterberg Foundation
Seven Directions: A Center for Indigenous Public Health
Sierra Club
The Arc of Washington
Threshold Philanthropy
Trainer Family Foundation
University of Washington Press
UW Medicine Center for Indigenous Health
Vadon Foundation
Village Books
Vision Maker Media
WA State Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs
WA State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Water Foundation
wǝɫǝbʔaltxw Intellectual House
Western Washington University
Whatcom Community Foundation
Wilburforce Foundation
Wildhorse Foundation
Yield Giving
