As part of the Scholarship Seminar Series, participants recently took part in a hands-on weaving workshop where they learned to create cedar hearts. The session offered a meaningful opportunity to connect with traditional crafting practices while building new skills. Everyone enjoyed the creative process and left with a handmade piece to take pride in.
Kelsey from Scholarship recently accompanied student Alex S on a tour of Bellingham Technical College to explore their Fisheries program. The visit was a great success—the staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and eager to share insights about the program. Alex came away excited and inspired, expressing strong interest in the hands-on learning opportunities and career pathways the program offers.
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.
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.
Reelected Muckleshoot Tribal Council members Virginia Cross, Jessica Garcia-Jones, and newly elected Eileen Richardson were sworn in today. We are grateful to them for their service to our community!
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!
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