Eighth Generation and the Snoqualmie Tribe hosted a powerful event celebrating the release of the Huy butterfly blanket, a symbol of transformation and hope for Indigenous people impacted by incarceration. 🦋

Gabe Galanda, Huy's Chairman, emphasized the blanket's significance: 'The blanket really is intended for our relatives when they come home to have them wrapped in the warm embrace of a butterfly, which signifies to us transformation and metamorphosis.'

This event highlighted the importance of community support and second chances for those reentering society. Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Eighth Generation, beautifully stated, 'In Indian country, we use blankets to really show how much we honor and respect someone.' By wrapping individuals in the butterfly blanket, the community conveyed a powerful message of love, acceptance, and belief in their inherent worth.

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