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.
Our very first Canoe Journey since before COVID! On July 30th, around 100 canoes will be landing at Alki Beach in Seattle as Muckleshoot hosts the Inter-Tribal Canoe Journey for the first time since 2006!
Testimonies by the Chairman and Vice Chairman touched on the significance of regional waterways to the Tribe, and the exciting opportunity to educate the public about Muckleshoot heritage and sovereignty through the Seawall Project.
Major accomplishments for the Tribe this year include protecting Tribal gaming, advancing efforts to address MMIWP, and securing state investments in local infrastructure projects in and around the Muckleshoot Reservation.
Ten years after signing the Elliott Bay Seawall Memorandum of Agreement, the city and Muckleshoot Tribe have agreed on a building for a Tribal center, located directly across the street from the Seattle Aquarium and the new Waterfront Park.
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