Providence Marianwood will host Master Carver, John Mullen and a team of carvers from the Snoqualmie Tribe during its annual Mother Joseph Day celebration April 16.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the carvers will demonstrate their art of canoe making and sing and share traditional drum music with the residents and staff at Marianwood.

In anticipation of this visit and in celebration of the spirit of giving demonstrated by Mother Joseph, the employees of Marianwood have collected school supplies to be donated to the children of the Snoqualmie Tribe.

Mother Joseph, a Sister of Providence came to Washington state in 1865. She was known as “The Builder.”

Under her leadership, 29 hospitals, schools, orphanages, homes for the aged, and shelters for the mentally ill were established in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Canada. She helped build Seattle’s first hospital and is recognized as one of the first architects in the Washington Territory.

Marianwood, organized under Providence Health and Services maintains a close relationship to the Sisters of Providence and holds an annual celebration to honor Mother Joseph, her many accomplishments and her mission of caring for the poor and vulnerable.

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Indians and Mullen have a strong connection with Marianwood. The Tribe recently awarded a grant to Marianwood to be used for upgrading the Centercourt Garden, providing a healing environment for the elderly residents and their families to enjoy.

Mullen has been a volunteer and his mother and wife have both been employees of Marianwood in the past.

For more information, contact Arlene Carter of Providence Marianwood at 425-391-2895 or arlene.carter@providence.org.