More than 250 people gathered to honor Muckleshoot veterans and their families during the Tribe’s annual Veterans Day Dinner, an event rooted in deep respect for those who served. The evening offered a space for reflection, gratitude, and recognition of the long warrior tradition carried by Muckleshoot people.
Councilmember Donny Stevenson delivered one of the night’s most powerful messages, reminding attendees that the strength of the community is directly tied to the sacrifices made by generations of Muckleshoot warriors.
“Our people have a proud history and warrior tradition,” Stevenson said. “Everything we have today as a Tribe exists because our ancestors were willing to sacrifice, fight, and protect the land we stand on.”
The room responded with applause as families and veterans nodded in agreement, many visibly moved by the acknowledgment of their loved ones’ service. The event included a shared meal, and moments of recognition for those who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces.
Families gathered around tables to honor relatives, share stories, and reconnect with one another. The Tribe’s commitment to honoring its veterans remains strong, and this year’s dinner reflected both pride and deep appreciation reaffirming that the legacy of Muckleshoot warriors continues to live on.
Our very first Canoe Journey since before COVID! On July 30th, around 100 canoes will be landing at Alki Beach in Seattle as Muckleshoot hosts the Inter-Tribal Canoe Journey for the first time since 2006!
Testimonies by the Chairman and Vice Chairman touched on the significance of regional waterways to the Tribe, and the exciting opportunity to educate the public about Muckleshoot heritage and sovereignty through the Seawall Project.
Major accomplishments for the Tribe this year include protecting Tribal gaming, advancing efforts to address MMIWP, and securing state investments in local infrastructure projects in and around the Muckleshoot Reservation.
Ten years after signing the Elliott Bay Seawall Memorandum of Agreement, the city and Muckleshoot Tribe have agreed on a building for a Tribal center, located directly across the street from the Seattle Aquarium and the new Waterfront Park.
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