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.
Muckleshoot has been making movies about the tribe’s efforts to protect our culture, salmon, and the habitat we all depend on – and the film world is taking notice.
The Tribal Council went to Washington, D.C. in April to press for the Tribe’s federal agenda and strengthen the Tribe’s government- to-government relationship with the United States.
It’s springtime and the Muckleshoot Fisheries Division is pleased to announce that the Tribe’s Vashon Island tidelands are OPEN for Clam Digging and Oyster Harvest Permits are now available at the Fisheries Office.
As the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the people and the activities that brought about the formation and development of this unique organization and partnership.
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