In Spring of 2026, 10 students, all Muckleshoot Tribal Members, successfully completed Indus 101 Introduction to Woodworking and Carp 162 Stair Construction and Design. They experienced a guest lecture from Tsimshian carver and artist Jerome Nathan, and completed two cedar benches which will be placed at the Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center’s free library and in the community garden. Twelve students, ten of them Muckleshoot Tribal Members, are currently enrolled in our summer Indus 108 Introduction to Construction Basics course, and plans are underway to assist the community garden with the construction of garden boxes and BHP with the construction of a Women’s sweat house.
PACP Program Totals since 2017: 97 total unique students, 76 Muckleshoot Tribal Members.
Tribal Council Chairman Donny Stevenson shares sentiments of gratitude and for hosting Tribal Nation, Nisqually, and honors their late Chairman, Ken Choke, who crossed over n his final journey during hosting and protocol.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe welcomed Canoe Families to Muckleshoot homelands in July as they made their way south during the 2026 Canoe Journey.
On June 26-28, the Muckleshoot community gathered once again for the annual Veterans Powwow, a celebration dedicated to honoring Native Veterans and their families.
Seven determined students were recognized on June 3 at the Muckleshoot Tribal College for completing a rigorous six-month Entrepreneurship certificate program.
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