
The 2026 Skopabsh Powwow was filled with good energy, good relatives, and good songs. Thank you to every dancer, singer, vendor, family, and visitor who came out and helped make this year’s gathering strong. Your presence keeps our circle growing, and we’re grateful for the spirit you continue to bring to the Muckleshoot community.
We also want to honor and congratulate our newly crowned 2026 Skopabsh Powwow Royalty. Some are returning leaders, and some are stepping into these roles for the first time, but all of them carry our community forward with pride.
And we lift up our outgoing 2025 royalty for their dedication and leadership throughout the year. Thank you for representing Skopabsh with heart.
Thank you again to everyone who joined us and to those who participated. We look forward to another year of carrying these teachings, celebrating our youth, and keeping our traditions strong.

The Muckleshoot Police Department hosted a successful National Night Out 2026 on Aug. 4, bringing families, youth, and community members together for an evening of connection and fun at the MIT Community Center.

This June marked three years since the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe opened the doors to the Community Center and Youth & Teen Center – a milestone that celebrates not just a building, but the growth, connection, and strength of our people.

On Aug. 3, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe was honored to welcome representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board to our homelands.

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier visited the Muckleshoot Early Learning Academy on Aug. 7, meeting with Muckleshoot leaders and staff to learn more about the Head Start program and the work being done to support the well-being of Muckleshoot children.
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