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In June 2025, Frank Tashoots graduated with his Dogwood Diploma , becoming the first student from Klappan School to reach this milestone in nearly 20 years . Frank worked hard to earn his credits and plans to continue his studies in the medical field , with the hope of one day returning to serve his community. His mom shared how proud she is to watch him reach this moment, saying it’s hard to believe how quickly time is passing. Photo from Frank's graduation photoshoot by Joz

If you’re not familiar with Native Northwest, they’re a Vancouver-based company that works directly with Indigenous artists. All of the artwork on their products is designed by Indigenous creators, and the company focuses on authenticity, fair compensation, and collaboration. Their catalogue includes everything from blankets to drinkware, books, home items, and stationery, with each artist credited clearly. In May 2025, I reached out to their team to see if they might be open