Giving is Good MedicineUnkitawa Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Emerald Queen Casino – Tacoma, WA (Puyallup Tribal Lands)
🕓 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Guest Check-In
Registration opens and guests arrive
Red carpet photo opportunities
Background music and light refreshments
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception & Cultural Opening
Opening Welcome & Blessing from a Puyallup Tribal Elder or Tribal Member
Acknowledgment of Puyallup ancestral lands
Networking and mingling with sponsors, partners, and community members
Silent and online auction opens
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | VIP Dinner Buffet & Program Kickoff
Buffet service open exclusively for VIP guests
5:30 PM: Introduction of Unkitawa & Acknowledgement of Sponsors
5:45 PM: Unkitawa Story Video — highlighting programs and community impact
6:30 PM: Special Music Performance (Singer) – sharing a song of healing and gratitude
6:45 PM: Presentation and brief introductions of Unkitawa Board & Staff
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Comedy Show — Presented by Native Comedy Jam
Two Featured Comedians: 45-minute sets each
15-Minute Intermission:
MC presents auction highlights & Matching Giving Campaign update
Guests may bid online and in-person
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Closing Program & Updates
Final auction updates and winner announcements
Recognition of donors and sponsors
Final call for Matching Campaign donations
Closing Song Performance (Singer) – honoring community connection and gratitude
Thank-you remarks from Unkitawa Leadership
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Networking & Community Connection
Post-show mingling and photos
Optional 20-minute cultural performance (TBD)
Attire: Gala / cocktail (come as you are welcome)
Parking: Complimentary self-parking at the Event Center; follow signs for Ballroom/Conference Center.
Check-in: QR code tickets will be scanned at the door. Have your code ready on your phone.
Accessibility: The venue is ADA accessible. For accommodations, email [email protected].
Giving: Every donation is matched. Mobile giving is accepted during intermissions.
Auction: Silent auction closes at 9:15 PM (card & digital payments accepted).
Age: 18+ recommended due to comedy content. If under 21 years of age, must be escorted to event center with a person 21 or over
Photos/Video: By attending, you consent to event photography/videography for Unkitawa communications.
Contact: [email protected] | (206) 310-7268
Event Venue
Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, United States
Tickets
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