The annual Muckleshoot Canoe Awakening marks the beginning of the canoe season with blessings, songs, and community gathering. The ceremony honors the Tribe’s relationship with the water and the cultural traditions that guide each journey. It involves preparing the canoes for the upcoming season on the water. This annual ceremony reflects on the teachings passed down through generations.
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.
Muckleshoot Tribal College acknowledges the graduation of CNA and Early Childhood Education students from the winter cohorts.
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!
Please direct Media Inquiries to Muckleshoot Intergovernmental Affairs.
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