Muckleshoot Tribal Council Secretary Jessica Garcia-Jones and Councilmember Louie Ungaro traveled to San Diego, California, Aug.7-8 to represent the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe at the DCCC Leader’s Circle Weekend and Issues Conference at Torrey Pines.
Throughout the weekend, our Tribal leaders had the opportunity to connect with congressional leaders and candidates from across the country, strengthening relationships and bringing Muckleshoot priorities directly into conversations with current and future federal leaders.
Among the issues important to Muckleshoot are protecting our treaty-reserved fishing rights and salmon, defending Tribal sovereignty and gaming, and ensuring federal funding and policies continue to uphold the federal government’s trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations.
For our people, having a voice in these spaces matters. Our ancestors fought to protect our rights and sovereignty, and today that work continues by showing up, building relationships and making sure Muckleshoot priorities are heard by those making decisions that impact Indian Country.
We are proud to see Muckleshoot represented and our leaders continuing to advocate for our people, our sovereignty and generations to come.
Ten dedicated students have successfully completed the inaugural term of a newly Entrepreneurship Certificate program at the Muckleshoot Tribal College, marking a significant step toward Tribal career advancement and local entrepreneurship.
Chairman Jaison Elkins, Vice Chair John Daniels Jr., and Council Member Ungaro met in Washington, D.C., with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs to advocate on behalf of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Reelected Muckleshoot Tribal Council members Virginia Cross, Jessica Garcia-Jones, and newly elected Eileen Richardson were sworn in April 7, 2026. We are grateful to them for their service to our community!
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.
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