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.
The Muckleshoot Keta Creek Family Fishing Derby in honor of Leeroy Courville Sr. held on Aug. 15 was an opportunity for families to come together, share stories, and pass on traditions to the next generation.
Wellness-Fitness professionals and Tribal leaders gathered August 4–5 at the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for Native Fitness, a two-day event focused on health, movement, culture and community wellness.
This year’s Back to School Bash in partnership with the Youth Health Fair on Aug. 27 was the perfect sendoff to summer – and our community showed up ready to celebrate.
More than five decades after Larry Gossett came to the Muckleshoot Reservation looking for Native students to recruit to the University of Washington, the longtime civil rights leader returned to the Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chambers.
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.
Official Government Website for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
© Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 2026
