Elders from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and their loved ones gathered together on Jan 16 at the Elders complex to celebrate the New Year. The gathering was a joyful and welcoming community celebration. The Elders complex was filled to capacity as families came together after the holidays to reconnect, laugh, and welcome a new year together.
The celebration centered our Elders and the importance of community, beginning with prayer and continuing through moments of shared laughter and connection. Guests enjoyed a photo booth, prizes, and time spent visiting and creating memories.
A shared meal brought everyone together, featuring a generous dinner that included crab, clams, salmon, and additional dishes prepared for all to enjoy. The lunch was filled with joy, conversation, and appreciation for our elders, whose presence and guidance continue to ground and strengthen our community. The New Year gathering served as a meaningful welcome back after the holidays and a reminder of the importance of honoring our Elders and coming together.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe believes in supporting the community – and it puts its resources behind those convictions.
This winter, as it has since before anyone can remember, the sweet smell of alder smoke filtered through the air above our village as the community came together to preserve salmon with the ancient “hard smoke” process.
Reflections of ancient weaving traditions are visible on Seattle’s pro soccer pitch in the form of the Seattle Sounders FC's new uniforms this year.
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Tribal Council is actively engaged on the recent actions from D.C. and will continue asserting our treaty rights and trust obligations with our federal partners to ensure that Muckleshoot’s voice is heard.
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