On October 1st, 2026, Muckleshoot Tribal members and community members gathered in the foothills of Mount Rainier at the Tribe’s Tomanamus Forest property in Medicine Eagle Flats, for a day of celebration and connection. Community Day offered families the chance to learn about the programs shaping the future of this land while enjoying activities, cultural stations, and the annual delicious salmon lunch.
Throughout the day, families discovered, created, and had fun moving through hands-on learning spaces that highlighted culture and stewardship. From educational exhibits and cultural demonstrations to creative activities and outdoor exploration, each station highlighted the importance of the role every generation plays in preserving Muckleshoot values, knowledge, and traditions.
Youth and families were encouraged to ask questions, build new skills, and deepen their understanding of how traditional teachings and modern conservation efforts work together to care for the land. This annual event provides the space to build knowledge, confidence, and relationships that will guide the next generation as stewards of our homelands.
The Muckleshoot Tribal Council, Muckleshoot Intergovernmental Affairs, and our D.C. team were actively engaged since the BBB’s inception in January to ensure that the Tribe’s sovereignty and treaty rights were protected in this process.
Muckleshoot Tribal Council is closely monitoring actions coming from D.C. and listening to the concerns of our people. This month, Muckleshoot Tribal Council sent a delegation to Washington, D.C. to carry your voice to key politicians.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe believes in supporting the community – and it puts its resources behind those convictions.
This winter, as it has since before anyone can remember, the sweet smell of alder smoke filtered through the air above our village as the community came together to preserve salmon with the ancient “hard smoke” process.
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