The First Salmon Ceremony is a time-honored tradition that reflects our deep respect for the salmon and the waters that sustain us. We are grateful to everyone who joined us for this year’s Ceremony, which marks the return of the salmon and our responsibility to honor and protect our fish relatives.
During the First Salmon Ceremony, we show our respect for the salmon and uphold our duty to honor and protect them. We celebrate their return and give thanks to them for sustaining our people in order to ensure both a successful fishing season ahead as well as the salmon’s return again next year.
The annual salmon celebration is made possible by the MIT Fish Commission, our dedicated cooks, the event committee, the community center staff, and countless helping hands. Thanks to your hard work and shared spirit as our community gathered in unity, carrying forward the spirit of respect and renewal. It was a great day filled with connection, tradition, and purpose.
The 2026 Skopabsh Powwow was filled with good energy, good relatives, and good songs. Thank you to every dancer, singer, vendor, family, and visitor who came out and helped make this year’s gathering strong.
The Port of Seattle recently hosted Muckleshoot Indian Tribe youth to gain a better understanding of the Port organization and aviation and maritime internships and jobs.
The Muckleshoot Keta Creek Family Fishing Derby in honor of Leeroy Courville Sr. held on Aug. 15 was an opportunity for families to come together, share stories, and pass on traditions to the next generation.
Young Muckleshoot athletes had the opportunity to sharpen their baseball skills this summer as Driveline Baseball brought its training program to the Muckleshoot Athletic Club.
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