haʔł sləx̌il Muckleshoot! My name is Katie Manzanares, and I’m honored to join the Tribal administration as the new Tribal Communications Administrator. In this role, I’ll be overseeing the Muckleshoot Messenger and supporting the Tribe’s storytelling, reporting, and communication efforts.
I’ve spent the past six years working in Tribal communications, most recently with the Puyallup Tribe as their Digital Media Manager. I’m passionate about community centered storytelling sharing the moments, achievements, culture, and everyday life that shape a tribe’s narrative.
I graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma with a bachelor’s degree in Communication, and I’m currently pursuing my Master of Communication Leadership at UW Seattle. I also recently completed the Native Action Network’s Legacy of Leaders cohort, an experience that strengthened my commitment to Indigenous leadership, advocacy, and uplifting our communities.
I feel deeply connected to Tribal communities. My goal here is simple: to listen, learn, and honor the stories you want told. The Messenger belongs to the community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help care for it.
I’m truly grateful to be here.
We are happy to welcome Shayna Brown as the new Communications Coordinator for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Shayna holds a B.A. in Indigenous Studies and brings a heartfelt passion for advocacy, culture, and community storytelling.
Shayna is committed to uplifting the voices and experiences of our people. She believes in the power of stories to strengthen identity, build connection, and honor the resilience of the Muckleshoot community. In her new role, she looks forward to collaborating with the community and staff. Listening, learning, and contributing to the Muckleshoot publications that reflect the heart of who we are.
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.
Reflections of ancient weaving traditions are visible on Seattle’s pro soccer pitch in the form of the Seattle Sounders FC's new uniforms this year.
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Tribal Council is actively engaged on the recent actions from D.C. and will continue asserting our treaty rights and trust obligations with our federal partners to ensure that Muckleshoot’s voice is heard.
The Muckleshoot Messenger is a Tribal publication created by the Muckleshoot Office of Media Services. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as news, calendar items, photos, poems, and artwork.
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