Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the district.

But in the meantime - a group of SPS parents believe it's time to take matters into their own hands: they’ve launched an effort to recall school board president Liza Rankin.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

GUEST: Sami West - education reporter for KUOW

RELATED LINKS:
Seattle School Board president faces recall over handling of school closures -KUOW

Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the district.
But in the meantime - a group of SPS parents believe it's time to take matters into their own hands: they’ve launched an effort to recall school board president Liza Rankin.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
GUEST: Sami West - education reporter for KUOW
RELATED LINKS:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-school-board-president-facing-recall-effort">Seattle School Board president faces recall over handling of school closures</a> -KUOW</li>
</ul>

Soundside

SPS parents mount a recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin

Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles. 

Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages on the Salish Sea, joining local celebrations and ceremonies along the way. They camp at each stop until reaching that year’s destination tribal site. 

For indigenous people who take part, it’s an important way to connect with their culture as well as other tribes. It’s also a chance to explore nature and their own inner strength. 

The Lummi Youth Canoe Family took its last journey in 2019. Now, two brothers are trying to revive the group.

Raven and Free Borsey first joined the Lummi Youth Canoe Family in 2013.
The twin brothers say joining the group as teenagers changed their trajectory in life and gave them a better understanding of the natural world.

Now, more than a decade after their first canoe trip, the twin brothers have received the Bullitt Prize, a $100,000 dollar grant from Washington Conservation Action aimed at developing young environmental leaders in the state, under the age of 35. 

Their goal is bringing the trips back for new generations of Lummi youth and expanding the programming year round.

Guests:

Raven Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient 

Free Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient

Relevant Links: 

Bullitt Prize info

Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles. 
Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages on the Salish Sea, joining local celebrations and ceremonies along the way. They camp at each stop until reaching that year’s destination tribal site. 
For indigenous people who take part, it’s an important way to connect with their culture as well as other tribes. It’s also a chance to explore nature and their own inner strength. 
The Lummi Youth Canoe Family took its last journey in 2019. Now, two brothers are trying to revive the group.
Raven and Free Borsey first joined the Lummi Youth Canoe Family in 2013. The twin brothers say joining the group as teenagers changed their trajectory in life and gave them a better understanding of the natural world.
Now, more than a decade after their first canoe trip, the twin brothers have received the Bullitt Prize, a $100,000 dollar grant from <a href="https://waconservationaction.org/">Washington Conservation Action</a> aimed at developing young environmental leaders in the state, under the age of 35. 
Their goal is bringing the trips back for new generations of Lummi youth and expanding the programming year round.
Guests:
Raven Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient 
Free Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient
Relevant Links: 
<a href="https://wcactionef.org/bullitt-prize/">Bullitt Prize info</a>

With Bullitt Prize, two brothers plan to restart Lummi Youth Canoe Family

Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend... 

Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you get a jump on making plans with “THE WEEKEND WARMUP!” 

LINKS: 


SIFF Presents SHREK WEEK!!
Shrek the Musical - Spokane


Shrek the Musical - Bellingham


First Annual Veteran Art Show - Spokane


Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature Opening Celebration - Tacoma


Haunted Farmers Market - Tacoma


The DB Cooper Conference - Tukwila

If you would like to suggest events for us to talk about in upcoming "Weekend Warmups," please send Jason an email at SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend... 
Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you get a jump on making plans with “THE WEEKEND WARMUP!” 
LINKS: 
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
SIFF Presents <a href="https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/shrek-week">SHREK WEEK</a>!!
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.broadwayspokane.com/events/detail/shrek">Shrek the Musical - Spokane</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.bellingham.org/eventdetail/28274/shrek-the-musical">Shrek the Musical - Bellingham</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.inlander.com/spokane/first-annual-veteran-art-show/Event?oid=28904888">First Annual Veteran Art Show</a> - Spokane
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.museumofglass.org/field-notes-opening">Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature Opening Celebration</a> - Tacoma
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.hauntedfarmersmarket.com/">Haunted Farmers Market</a> - Tacoma
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-db-cooper-conference-november-15th-17th-2024-tickets-980840509367">The DB Cooper Conference</a> - Tukwila
</li>
</ul>
If you would like to suggest events for us to talk about in upcoming "Weekend Warmups," please send Jason an email at <a href="mailto:SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG">SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Nov 14th -17th

Back in 2017, President Donald Trump arrived in office touting big promises about immigration.

Remember building a wall and making Mexico pay for it? Or defunding sanctuary cities?

Trump had mixed success fulfilling those pledges, though not for lack of trying. Many of his policy goals couldn’t get past the courts, or Congress.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump made even more immigration-related promises: mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship for some, and tightening the U.S.’s green card application process.

Now, with more experience and savvy, the Trump administration is positioning itself to hit the ground running. 

So are people on the other side of the immigration fight. 

Here to discuss lessons from Trump’s first presidency and preparations for a second term are two Puget Sound-area immigrant advocates.

Matt Adams is legal director for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

And Vanessa Reyes is a policy manager for the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.

American Immigration Council - Mass Deportation: Devastating Costs to America, Its Budget and Economy

New York Times: Judge Tosses Out Biden Program for Undocumented Spouses

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Back in 2017, President Donald Trump arrived in office touting big promises about immigration.
Remember building a wall and making Mexico pay for it? Or defunding sanctuary cities?
Trump had mixed success fulfilling those pledges, though not for lack of trying. Many of his policy goals couldn’t get past the courts, or Congress.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump made even more immigration-related promises: mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship for some, and tightening the U.S.’s green card application process.
Now, with more experience and savvy, the Trump administration is positioning itself to hit the ground running.  
So are people on the other side of the immigration fight. 
Here to discuss lessons from Trump’s first presidency and preparations for a second term are two Puget Sound-area immigrant advocates.
Matt Adams is legal director for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
And Vanessa Reyes is a policy manager for the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.
<a href="https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/default/files/research/mass_deportation_report_0.pdf">American Immigration Council - Mass Deportation: Devastating Costs to America, Its Budget and Economy</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/us/biden-undocumented-spouses-program.html">New York Times: Judge Tosses Out Biden Program for Undocumented Spouses</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

SPS parents mount a recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin

In 1 playlist(s)

Soundside

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips