In June 2022, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council formally declared and recognized June as Pride Month. Through this resolution, Muckleshoot affirmed their commitment to upholding the dignity, rights, and well-being of all Tribal members while continuing to support, honor, and advocate for our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives.
This ongoing declaration reflects our traditionally held, pre-colonial Muckleshoot teachings of respect, honor, and esteem for members of our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit community. It serves as a reminder that love, acceptance, and belonging have always been valued within our culture and that we remain committed to fostering a community where everyone is welcomed and celebrated.
As an annual part of this year’s Pride Month observance, the Muckleshoot community came together on June 5, 2026, for the Pride Fun Fair Celebration. The event provided a hopeful opportunity for community members, families, and allies to gather in support of our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our Tribe.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities and attractions, including MIT pride t-shirts, airbrush tattoos, games for children, a photo booth, pride-themed goodies, and informational booths that set an open space of opportunities to connect with community resources. The celebration also featured delicious offerings from a BBQ food truck and a coffee and drink stand, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who attended.
Connection and learning were the heart of the event as families and friends spent time together celebrating love, inclusion, and community. Events like the Pride Fun Fair helps nurture further understanding, help encourage acceptance, and remind us that every member of our community deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
The Pride Fun Fair was a wonderful reminder of the importance of community, visibility, and inclusion. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and the Muckleshoot Health and Wellness who helped make the event a success.
Happy Pride Month, Muckleshoot!
As we enter the season of harvest and preparation for the colder months that follow, we know that many in the community are busy exercising our Treaty-protected rights to fill their freezers with fish and game to carry us through the year.
Members of the Muckleshoot Fish Commission met with Seattle Public Utilities General Manager Andrew Lee and his leadership team to tour the Cedar River Hatchery and discuss collaboration opportunities.
On Saturday, September 6th, Waterfront Park celebrated its historic grand opening. What was once the noisy Alaskan Way Viaduct is now a 20-acre civic waterfront — built for joy, connection, and community.
Tribal Councilwoman Virginia Cross was honored with the second ever D.R. Hanford Leadership Award at Green River College in August — this award honors visionary leaders whose impact ripples through their communities.
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