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 Muckleshoot Early Childhood Education division, in partnership with Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center hosted the annual 2026 Autism Acceptance walk, in celebration of all neurodiverse students.
Tribal Council and Intergovernmental Affairs representatives spent the week advocating for tribal interests, protecting tribal treaty rights, and meeting with Senators, members of Congress, and federal partners.
As part of the Scholarship Seminar Series, participants recently took part in a hands-on weaving workshop and a tour of Bellingham Technical College.
The Muckleshoot Messenger is a monthly Tribal publication. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as announcements, birth news, birthday shoutouts, community highlights, and more. We want to hear from you!
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