The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is governed by nine elected members of the Muckleshoot Tribal Council, which has full authority over the sale, lease, and dispensation of Tribal land, and manages the Tribe’s economic and business affairs, and regulates its domestic affairs.
The Constitution and Bylaws of the Tribe were ratified in 1936. Tribal sovereignty and resulting rights derive from the U.S. Treaties of Medicine Creek (1854) and Point Elliot (1855). The Government of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe consists of approximately 1,400 employees; spanning Education, Health and Wellness, Housing, Culture, Operations, and other services for the Tribe — 40% are Muckleshoot Tribal Members, 20% are non-Muckleshoot Natives, and 40% are non-Native Americans.
Tribal Government is separate from the Muckleshoot Resort-Casino and Muckleshoot businesses, which add 2,000 employees to the region together.
Muckleshoot Community Development includes the Housing Authority, Planning and Construction, and Public Works Departments.
The Housing Authority provides Tribal Members low-interest home loans to support private home ownership, rental homes with subsidized rent, a drug and alcohol-free townhouse complex that is drug and alcohol-free, and is building a 50-unit supportive housing complex.
Muckleshoot Public Works manages its own deep-well water system, the Reservation’s sewer system, and its solid waste and recycling transfer station. The Tribe continuously improves its infrastructure and recently deployed high-bandwidth Internet available throughout the Reservation.
Planning and Construction establishes building codes and implement compliance while engaging with the community to explore and create short and long-range master plans.
The Muckleshoot Housing Authority provides housing and financial services to the community.
The Planning Department's mission is to lead in the development of plans, policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of community growth and development ─ and provide quality planning and implementation as well as administer policies and procedures fairly and accurately.
This community development division acquires land for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe at the direction of Tribal Council, places land in trust on behalf of the Tribe and individuals, and manages lands and properties not assigned to a specific program.
Muckleshoot Public Works provides services such as solid waste transfer, firewood, ground maintenance, the Water Utility District, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Utility District, and engineering to the Muckleshoot Tribal Government and Tribal members.
Trust Services provides local assistance to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Tribal members, and trust landowners on issues that arise with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA).
The Muckleshoot Culture Division leads efforts to revitalize Muckleshoot culture while expanding the cultural and intellectual property of the Tribe. The department is committed to creating culturally relevant spaces for Muckleshoot Culture to be taught and revitalized through employing Tribal and community members with cultural knowledge and expertise.
And as stewards of the land and water we inhabit and access, the Tribe’s role as co-manager of the natural resources in this area benefits the entire region. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe has full-time biologists to help manage wildlife and natural resources, provides funding for salmon hatcheries and rearing facilities, a Habitat program, and owns and manages the 105,000 acre Tomanamus Forest.
The Muckleshoot Culture Division actively participates in and leads revitalization efforts in root elements of Muckleshoot Culture, expanding the cultural and intellectual property of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. We strive to create culturally relevant spaces for Muckleshoot ...
Under Policy guidance from the Fish Commission, the Fisheries Division works toward protecting and enhancing the Tribe’s fisheries resources, their habitat, and access to those resources to satisfy the needs of tribal members and their future generations.
The purpose of the community center is to foster community engagement, cultural preservation and provide a safe and inclusive cultural space for all community members.
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The mission of the Preservation Program is to identify, protect, preserve, document, and manage for past, present, and future generations the spiritual, cultural, and traditional treaty rights, resources, land, and values that are inherent to the Muckleshoot Tribe.
The Tomanamus Forest is 104,999 acres owned by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) in King, Pierce, and Lewis counties. The property operates as a working, sustainable forest as well as providing educational, career, and recreational opportunities for Muckleshoot members.
The goal of the Wildlife Program is to assist in the perpetuation of game resources within both the Point Elliott and Medicine Creek treaty reserved areas, and within traditional hunting areas for current and future generations of Muckleshoot Tribal members.
The mission of the Muckleshoot Department of Education is to provide a seamless educational pathway from birth through higher Education in which the culture, history and language of the Muckleshoot people is integrated into every aspect and level of the education system.
Programs offered under the Department of Education include but are not limited to the Muckleshoot Early Learning Academy programs, the Muckleshoot Tribal School, Student Incentives and Rewards, Financial Aid and Scholarship Division, and an array of college and work training programs intended to support Tribal members in education beyond high school.
The mission of the Muckleshoot Department of Education is to provide a seamless educational pathway from birth through higher education in which the culture, history and language of the Muckleshoot people is integrated into every aspect and level of the education system.
Largely behind the scenes, keeping the operations running for the 1,400-person Government employees, the departments of Finance, including Benefits and Grants; Human Resources, including Training & Development and Adult Work Training; and finally, the departments of Building Maintenance and General Services.
Community Services is the core of the Tribe’s phone and mail services and we are all about good customer service.
To provide services to Enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal members and to those applying for Tribal membership. Staff also assists the Enrollment Committee and Tribal Council in maintaining the integrity of the Membership rolls.
The Tribal Finance Department provides accounting and finance services to all programs in the Tribal Government.
Muckleshoot Human Resources promotes open and safe communication along with establishing long-lasting and successful relationships. Our daily focus is on making a positive difference in the community and providing value to the organization. We accomplish this by delivering ...
Our mission is to provide professional, quality Law Enforcement services for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribal community and its guests. We strive to fulfill this obligation with conscientious and compassion-ate Deputies who are committed to reducing crime and enforcing laws that ...
The Muckleshoot Tribal Court administers the law pursuant to the Muckleshoot Code of Laws and subsequent Ordinances for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, its community, its people, and all persons, property, resources, and territories subject to its jurisdiction.
The Muckleshoot Health & Wellness Center serves Muckleshoot Tribal Members and their Guests to help them on their path to wellness. We want to thank the Health Committee and Muckleshoot Tribal Council for their support in giving our team the tools to help our family stay healthy.
Programs offered by the Health and Wellness Center include but are not limited to Behavioral Health Programs for youths and adults; dental, optometrist, and MindCare clinics; a Tribal pharmacy; and residential services for Elders and Tribal members navigating recovery.
The Muckleshoot Health & Wellness Center was built in 2005 and continues to help Tribal members on their path to wellness. We would like to thank the Health Committee and Council for all of their support in giving our team the tools we need to help our family stay healthy.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe provides a range of services to improve the quality of life for Tribal Members and the community. These include transportation services, organizing events and supporting facilities in the Veterans Group, the Youth and Teen Center, and the new 100,000-square-foot Community Center. Muckleshoot Child & Family Services and Vital Statistics support families from birth to death, while Human Resources, Training & Development, and Adult Work Training all serve the advancements of career and financial well-being of Tribal Members and their families.
AWTP performs an assessment of skills, career exploration and goal evaluation to build on skills capacity and increase opportunities in attaining a position in the field of choice.
Events staff/Committee assists the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe with hosting our tribal/community events. We assist with preparations, outsource local companies, anything that involves hosting Tribal events and make things easier and less expensive for all Muckleshoot programs.
The Family Resource Center makes available certain emergency and other supportive assistance to any tribal member who is experiencing unexpected financial circumstances that affects his or her individual welfare or the welfare of their family.
The Family Support Center provides a clean and sober environment for Tribal and community members to visit and/or attend support groups, classes and meetings to support our recovery family.
Provides janitorial and landscaping services for Tribal Government properties and elder lawn care for eligible enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal members.
Through the development and collaborative efforts of support services, we strive to assist children in need of care while protecting the health, traditions, and security of the Muckleshoot Tribal Community.
The purpose of the community center is to foster community engagement, cultural preservation and provide a safe and inclusive cultural space for all community members.
The mission of the Muckleshoot Senior Services Program is to provide nutrition, cultural, and social quality services to Muckleshoot and eligible elders of 50 years of age and older.
Muckleshoot Student Incentives & Rewards reflects lessons learned from other governments which have recognized that financial rewards make a difference in retention and completion success rates for students.
It is the mission of Muckleshoot Tribal Transit to provide safe, reliable transportation to all community members to vital destinations through established commuter routes and demand response services.
The Veteran Affairs Program is a governmental program of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe that provides networking and assistance to veterans. Neither income nor age is a factor in determining eligibility to participate in the program.
To assist Muckleshoot Tribal Members/Community Members during their time of loss by providing financial assistance to help pay for funeral costs, as defined by policies. Travel Assistance provided to Muckleshoot Tribal Members to attend services for immediate family members ...
The mission of the Youth Development Program is to provide positive and healthy extracurricular, cultural activities and education that focus on leadership and promote positive self-image, sensitive topic awareness/ prevention, and life skills the program enables the children ...
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