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North Sound Voices brings experiences, ideas, and solutions from across the North Sound region to you. We believe in the wisdom of our region. We believe that our communities know what they need – and are demonstrating resilience every day. And we believe we are stronger together. When we listen to and learn from each other, we can do more than we ever could alone. Listen to this podcast to feel connected, inspired – and proud to call the North Sound your home.
North Sound Voices is based out of northwest Washington State: Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, home to eight Tribal nations who have inhabited this land since time immemorial: Lummi Nation, Nooksack Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Tulalip Tribes, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe.
This podcast is produced by North Sound ACH, a nonprofit where collaborative learning is prioritized, crossing traditional jurisdictional boundaries, and looking upstream to tackle issues that impact health. We exist to create a just and inclusive culture and the necessary conditions for all community members to thrive. Visit us at northsoundach.org
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Send us a text In this episode of North Sound Voices, three artists come together to explore the deep, often unspoken connection between art and health: Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair, filmmaker and musician Remy Styrk, and creative coach Spring Cheng. Through conversation, reflection, and lived experience, they share how creative practices don’t just decorate our lives — they heal them. Art, they remind us, is not separate from care; it is care. It is protest, presence, and possibility.&n...
Send us a text North Sound Voices is back with a new season spotlighting multi-solvers—creative, community-led efforts that address multiple challenges at once. Across the North Sound region, people are showing what’s possible when we break silos and work together toward shared well-being. From food systems to mental health, climate to cultural healing, each episode features local voices moving toward equity in real, tangible ways. Tune in to hear what’s working, what we’re learning, and expl...
Send us a text Enjoy this poem, Allegory, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams. You can view a visual form of this poem on our Youtube page: https://youtu.be/UZyFbFPCBF8 Learn more about North Sound ACH: https://northsoundach.org/ Resource Library: https://northsoundach.communitycommons.org/ Questions? Team@NorthSoundACH.org Find us on socials @northsoundach
Send us a text In this episode, we are diving back into a great conversation we had with panelists Cindy Curtis Myatt of North Cascades Wild Church, Oak Rankin of Glacier Peak Institute, and Denice Rochelle of The Bronze Chapter at our May 2024 Network Learning Session, Health and The Outdoors. You can view the full session, and slide deck, on our Resource Library. Together, we will explore the personal, cultural, spiritual, and environmental connections between outdoor environments and well-...
Send us a text In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, CHWs: Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Michelle Di Miscio (WA Department of Health) Katherine Romero (NorthWest Regional Council), and Daniela Pereira from (Orcas Community Resource Center). Discover their vital role and impact, explore engagement opportunities, address barriers they face, and envision the next generation of community-c...
Send us a text In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Elevating community voices in advocacy - Lessons from youth leaders. Tune in to hear powerful insights from local young advocacy leaders from Burlington Schools, the YMCA of Snohomish County, and Children of the Setting Sun Productions. More information on this episode can be found on our Resource Library, click here! Learn more about North Sound ACH: https://northsoundach.org/ Resour...
Send us a text In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our 2023 Network Learning Session, Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions. Tune in to hear powerful insights from Kristina Jorgensen and Kimonti Carter from Participatory Justice, and Alex Sanchez and Chris Hoke from Underground Ministries. They discuss community engagement efforts with individuals involved in various stages of the criminal legal system, and systemic efforts to visualize and create change. ...
Send us a text In this episode, we bring you highlights from our powerful Network Learning session, Artistic Dialogues: Healing Communities, Inspiring Activism! North Sound ACH Artist-in-Residence Khemistry Williams is joined by panelists Ramón Rivera and Karla Estevez-Solano of MV Folklórico, Silvia Alvarez and Rosa Juarez Soria Mondragon from Triumph Teen Life Center, and Christopher Sadler (Gina Touché) of Simply Curious | Skagit Drag. Don’t miss this transformative conversation on the cu...
Send us a text In this highlight episode, we revisit key moments from our first 2024 Network Learning Session, Birth Equity: Beyond the Doctor’s Office. Tune in to hear powerful insights from local leaders Shanell Brown (Shades of Divinity), Olympia Edwards (Project Girl Mentoring Program), and Memorie Gladstone (Open Arms Perinatal Services). Together, they unpack the current state of birth equity, share stories from the frontlines, and offer actionable steps for creating change at both the ...
Send us a text In this bilingual episode, we sit down with North Sound ACH CEO Liz Baxter, Care Coordination Specialist Guillermina Bazante, and Silvia Alvarez, Founder & Executive Director of Triumph Center, to discuss the vital importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces for teens. Triumph Center provides an environment where young people can explore their identities, connect with their cultural roots, and discover new interests while receiving school support. You'll also hear directl...
Send us a text In the final part of this North Sound Voices podcast episode, Liz and Soma Saha, MD, MS, continue exploring "vital conditions" essential for community well-being. They discuss practical strategies for integrating these elements into our societies, with real-world examples of community-led initiatives driving change. Soma highlights the power of collective action and the importance of sustaining momentum for broader impact. Join us for actionable insights on building inclusive, ...
Send us a text In part one of this episode of the North Sound Voices podcast, Liz welcomes Soma Saha, MD, MS, President and CEO of Well-being and Equity in the World (WE in the World) & Executive Lead of the Well Being In the Nation (WIN) Network. Together, they explore the transformative power of reframing "social determinants of health" as "vital conditions"—the essential elements every community needs to thrive, such as humane housing, meaningful work, and a sense of belonging. Soma s...
Send us a text Join us for an insightful episode with Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki and Pastor Kevin Riley from Mount Baker Presbyterian Church! From personal stories to data-driven insights, this episode uncovers the heart of humane housing challenges and showcases the power of community-led solutions, like Cultivating a Future of Financial Liberation and The North Star Project. Join them as they explore the pathways to transforming housing access and affordability, and discover ...
Send us a text Join in on a compelling conversation with Liz Baxter, the CEO of North Sound ACH, and Becky Payne, the President of the Rippel Foundation, as they explore the importance of Vital Conditions. Liz and Becky will dive into how the vital conditions have been adopted and applied at the federal level and in community organizations. Don't miss hearing about some of the inspiring work being accomplished in the North Sound region! Resources: Rippel Foundation - Vital Conditions f...
Send us a text North Sound Voices brings experiences, ideas, and solutions from across the North Sound region to you. We believe in the wisdom of our region. We believe that our communities know what they need – and are demonstrating resilience every day. And we believe we are stronger together. When we listen to and learn from each other, we can do more than we ever could alone. Listen to this podcast to feel connected, inspired – and proud to call the North Sound your home. Read more about...
Send us a text Enjoy this poem, Extra Terrestrial, by North Sound ACH's Artist in Residence Khemistry Williams. You can view a visual form of this poem on our Youtube page: https://youtu.be/-U1LGiiYIAc Learn more about North Sound ACH: https://northsoundach.org/ Resource Library: https://northsoundach.communitycommons.org/ Questions? Team@NorthSoundACH.org Find us on socials @northsoundach
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