A new flag honoring the Native peoples of the Seattle region was raised outside City Hall on Friday, Oct. 9, ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chairman Donny Stevenson joined Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Suquamish Councilmember Jay Mills, and community representatives for the ceremony. Lummi artist Louie Gong designed the flag, whose image has become a visual symbol of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle.
The flag-raising was a collaboration among the City of Seattle, the Indigenous Advisory Council, and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Wilson said the flag recognizes Native Seattle’s past, present, and future, and pointed to the city’s ongoing work with Tribal governments and Native organizations.
“Speaking to help tell our story, in our own words ... is so important and such an honor,” said Stevenson.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was observed Monday, Oct. 12.
Council members Anita Mitchell and Louie Ungaro met with DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Last month the DOL stopped by the Muckleshoot Community Center, helping Members get their enhanced ID. Join the DOL on April 10 from 9:00-4:00 if you still are in need of one.
The Court will be undergoing construction from March 19 through approximately May 5. During this period, all court hearings will be conducted via Zoom.
The month of March is Women’s History Month. We celebrate all the women in our lives and our thankful for all the Muckleshoot women who have fought for our Tribal Sovereignty.
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