Native Reentry

NARS Reentry Outreach Specialist Benjamin Brockie is featured in University of Washington Magazine. Brockie is a renaissance man! He's an amazing artist, grass dancer, and now his academic pursuits are taking him to spaces that will position him to positively impact our communities. In one way or another he's been giving back for years, and now he's at another level of sacrifice in a big way. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation Brockie, we are so proud of you!

https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/ben-brockie-spent-decades-in-prison-before-coming-to-the-uw-and-a-new-life/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRPLl5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqd2F2akswbjNkUkdybkFWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqD6WsQ910cDipB2I0GQGzfAghAHnlwRWgRudO78zNDBAAMcZLF9KNO5lLAO_aem_vxGzTyZsnbHULtnatU70Zw

Ben Brockie spent decades in prison before coming to the UW and a new life Education became a lifeline for Ben Brockie, who spent decades in prison before coming to the UW and a new life.

Hello relatives,

In this newsletter and calendar, you’ll find helpful information, including our Zoom details for the mandatory Monday check-ins and each of our cultural offerings.

I hope the month of April brings many blessings to you all.

RebeccaHilton
Rebecca Hilton (she/her)

Book with Me!

Tsawout/Assiniboine Sioux

Employment and Education Specialist

[email protected]

Ph # (253)-215-6115

Hello,

We warmly invite you to join us for Healing Our Way Home, an event hosted by Native American Reentry Services.

This gathering is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support individuals on their reentry journey. We welcome organizations and community partners to attend, network, or host a table at the event.

Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may benefit from building meaningful connections—especially organizations, employers, and service providers who support individuals with lived experience and believe in second-chance opportunities.

We look forward to bringing our community together in a spirit of healing, support, and empowerment.

Thank you, and we hope to see you there.
Don’t forget to scan the QR code if you are tabling !

Best regards,
RebeccaHilton

Rebecca Hilton (she/her)

Book with Me!

Tsawout/Assiniboine Sioux

Employment and Education Specialist

[email protected]

Ph # (253)-215-6115

In addition to his work as our Reentry Navigator, Brockie is a shooting star in many arenas since coming home...so proud of this brother....

https://www.underscore.news/people-profiles/from-a-life-sentence-to-law-school/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQcI1VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedJ6Dvz4BWiT90HdeZOtf2D8ONyWnLy9dpPsEEvppH0zbpBGxAmG9fFnuG58_aem_gHHbk_aCGheG8sVjm9RGnA

From a Life Sentence to Law School - Underscore Native News Benjamin Brockie, Aaniiih of the Fork Belknap Reservation, served over 22 years of a 67 year sentence for two robberies. As a college student right out of prison, in October 2024, he learned first hand the gaps in support for people like himself reentering society and has continuously worked towards...

Here's our monthly calendar and newsletter for February. ❤

NARS- Community Outreach 📢 Donation Drive — Collecting ASAP

🧡 Native American Reentry
🤍 Community Outreach Donation Drive

⏰ Collecting ASAP



🧭 Guided by the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, we believe in caring for the whole person —

🟥 physical | 🟨 mental | ⚪ emotional | 🖤 spiritual



This outreach is our way of restoring balance, strengthening community, and walking the good road together. Every donation is an act of medicine and care for our unhoused relatives as we prepare for our next Community Outreach Day.





✨ DONATION NEEDS ✨



🥣 Daily Essentials



*Snacks 🍎

*Bottled water 💧

Hygiene items 🧼

*Feminine products 🌸

*Wipes 🧻





🧥 Warmth & Protection



*Coats 🧥

*Sweats & sweaters 👕

*Hats & gloves 🧤

*Hand warmers 🔥

*Ponchos ☔

*Blankets 🛏️





🐾 Four-Legged Relatives


*Pet food 🐕🐈

*Pet supplies 🦴




📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION:

724 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405



📧 QUESTIONS / COORDINATION:

[email protected]



🌿 When we care for one, we care for all.

🤲 Thank you for standing with us, sharing your resources, and helping us lift our relatives with dignity and love.


🪶 Native American Reentry Community Outreach

Native Dads Network Virtual Parenting Circle - Every Thursday Night

Resources for Individuals and Nonprofits Approached by ICE

https://narf.org/ice-resources-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPUvspleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepO4xxRKuV0pF_L1BECBPFwCeIQr8vJu2nvit1KdukzrlIM54goRj72NVEBY_aem_-XQh1NPCfOowF0QiD8Uz0w