Ethical Business
The landscape of the Pacific Northwest is immensely beautiful. From standalone mountains like Mt. Rainier (Tahoma) and Mt. Baker (Kulshan) to beautiful alpine lakes we are truly blessed to be able to visit and celebrate these natural wonders. As I’ve travelled and hiked around Washington I’ve thought about how I can operate ethically and give back to the community?
The answer I have come to is to give back to those whose land was unjustly taken and I am using to take photos
For every shoot 15% of the cost will be donated to native and indigenous organizations operating in Washington state.
I have noted some organizations I have chosen below but am always learning and am open to suggestions and improvements!
Organizations
Real Rent Duwamish
The Duwamish people are the original inhabitants of the land which Seattle was built on and were paid only $64,000 for 54,000 acres of land. They remain unacknowledged by the federal, state, and local governments.
When I cannot find a group representing the land for the location I use, or I am using land in Seattle, then I donate to Real Rent.
Chief Seattle Club
The Chief Seattle Club is 501 (c)(3) nonprofit which provides assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native people. This ranges from food, housing, daycare, legal assistance, and job training. They serve to assist native people facing a wide range of issues in urban environments.
Disclaimer: I am not sponsored or affiliated with any organization above, simply looking to support their mission when using native land
