Caring for our Elders
We honor and care for our Elders through services that include in-home healthcare, nursing care, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments, and assistance with daily living activities.
14 caregivers were certified as CNAs in 2025 through the Muckleshoot Tribal College Program, enhancing our ability to provide quality, culturally competent care to our Elders.
Access to Healthcare Services
We provide Tribal Members with access to high-quality healthcare services, including dental care, diabetes education, dietary counseling, chiropractic care, optical services, pharmacy services, and general medical care.
97% Measles immunization coverage reached by The Medical Clinic in 2025, achieving herd immunity and strengthening community-wide protection against measles.
Mental Health Support
The Muckleshoot MindCare clinic utilizes advanced technologies to increase brain health and functioning, reduce stress, treat symptoms, and promote mental wellness.
In 2025 the clinic completed 79 intakes and 77 new referrals.
Protecting Wildlife
The Muckleshoot Wildlife Program works to protect habitat and sustain game resources within traditional hunting areas for current and future generations of Muckleshoot Tribal Members.
134 wild animals were captured and collared by Muckleshoot Wildlife Program staff last year, including 1 cougar, 2 bears, 38 black-tailed deer, 43 mule deer, and 50 elk.
Sustaining Healthy Fish Populations
The Muckleshoot Fisheries Division works to protect the Tribe’s fisheries resources and restore critical fish habitat, helping to ensure the health of fish populations for future generations.
11+ million salmon were released from the Muckleshoot Tribe’s White River and Keta Creek Complex Hatcheries in 2025.
A Sustainable, Working Forest
The Tomanamus Forest is a 104,999 acre Tribally owned and managed sustainable working forest.
$800K+ was awarded in 2025 to support wildlife habitat enhancement, huckleberry production, and fish habitat in the upper White and Greenwater River areas.
Environment Storytelling Videos
Muckleshoot Wildlife Program: Protecting Natural Resources for Future Generations
November 10, 2025
Learn about the Muckleshoot Tribe’s connection to the animals that populate their treaty lands, and the Muckleshoot Wildlife Program’s work to perpetuate the health of these populations.
Learn about the Muckleshoot Tribe’s connection to the animals that populate their treaty lands, and the Muckleshoot Wildlife Program’s work to perpetuate the health of these populations.
The Salmon People's Struggle to Survive: The Story of Muckleshoot Fisheries
June 22, 2023
Salmon and the Muckleshoot Tribe have always had a beautifully intertwined and spiritual relationship. See how they rely on each other for survival in this story.
Salmon and the Muckleshoot Tribe have always had a beautifully intertwined and spiritual relationship. See how they rely on each other for survival in this story.
Picking Huckleberries with the Muckleshoot Tribe
September 22, 2022
Late each summer, Muckleshoot Tribal Members follow in their ancestors' footsteps to harvest huckleberries in the high country near Mount Rainier.
Late each summer, Muckleshoot Tribal Members follow in their ancestors' footsteps to harvest huckleberries in the high country near Mount Rainier.
Lifelong Education Programs
The Tribe invests heavily in early and lifelong education through programs such as Birth to Three, The Muckleshoot Child Development Center, and Head Start.
351 children and 201 families were served by the Muckleshoot Childcare Development Fund in 2025.
Integrating Tradition
Muckleshoot Tribal School offers a rigorous curriculum that is rich in traditional teachings including Lushootseed language, culture, and art forms.
473 students enrolled in the Muckleshoot Tribal School for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Committed to Higher Education
The Muckleshoot Tribe is committed to supporting Members’ education and provides tuition assistance for private schools and higher education opportunities.
41 higher education degrees were earned by Tribal Members last year, including 23 Associate’s, 12 Bachelor’s, and 6 Master’s degrees.
Support for Elder, Disabled, and Veteran Tribal Members
The Tribe supports new home construction, mortgage assistance, and insurance assistance for eligible Elder, Disabled, and Veteran Tribal Members.
17 new homes for Elder, Disabled, and Veteran Tribal Members were started in 2025, and 10 additional homes are planned for 2026.
178 homeowners received insurance assistance in 2025.
Housing Stabilization
The Tribe assists Members with securing rental housing by covering move-in related expenses and providing rental assistance.
30 households of Tribal Members received move-in expense assistance last year.
22 households received rental assistance subsidies in 2025.
Tribal Home Loan Program
The Tribe offers low-interest home loans to qualified Tribal Members to support a new home purchase or construction, renovations, or refinancing.
$10 million+ was financed by the Muckleshoot Housing Authority in home loans to assist Tribal Members in 2025.
Culture in Action
The Tribe creates spaces and opportunities for Muckleshoot culture to thrive, be passed from generation to generation, and be shared with the broader community.
The Muckleshoot Canoe Family offers Song and Dance, Canoe Practice, and Regalia classes, and provides cultural education and performances at events and schools throughout the year.
Sharing Culture Through Art
Art partnerships are supported by the Muckleshoot Tribe regularly, including at Cannonball Arts in downtown Seattle, where Muckleshoot artists are currently carving a traditional hunting canoe.
Public art installations can be found throughout Seattle, including an Interactive wall mural at Climate Pledge Marina, the Bronze Canoe at Lumen Field, and the "To Our Teachers" installation at the Seattle Waterfront.
Revitalizing Our Language
The Tribe has a dedicated Muckleshoot Language Department which is committed to increasing the number of traditional language (Lushootseed) speakers.
Lushootseed language access is present in school and afterschool program curriculum, Lushootseed children’s books readings throughout neighboring districts, Early Child Education Certificate classes, and through languages apps.
Storytelling Videos About Muckleshoot Culture
Muckleshoot Canoe Carving at Cannonball Arts in Seattle
April 20, 2026
The craft of canoe carving has been taught across generations, and continues today. But to really understand what it takes to transform a 26-foot cedar log into a sleek hunting canoe, it helps to see it.
The craft of canoe carving has been taught across generations, and continues today. But to really understand what it takes to transform a 26-foot cedar log into a sleek hunting canoe, it helps to see it.
Alive and Well in Indian Country - Slahal, the Stick Game
April 25, 2024
Stick Game, or Slahal, has been a staple of Northwest Indian gatherings for centuries. Families from far and wide exchange songs, match wits, and preserve their culture in this raucous guessing game.
Stick Game, or Slahal, has been a staple of Northwest Indian gatherings for centuries. Families from far and wide exchange songs, match wits, and preserve their culture in this raucous guessing game.
Canoe Journey 2023 Documentary
November 2, 2023
This short documentary serves as a window into the epic voyages, ancient traditions and culture brought to life Canoe Journey 2023, hosted by Seattle's Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
This short documentary serves as a window into the epic voyages, ancient traditions and culture brought to life Canoe Journey 2023, hosted by Seattle's Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Sights and Sounds of the Muckleshoot Skopabsh Powwow
September 10, 2022
Muckleshoot Tribe member Robert Sanchez discusses what the Skopabsh Powwow means to him and how it's reconnected him to his heritage.
Muckleshoot Tribe member Robert Sanchez discusses what the Skopabsh Powwow means to him and how it's reconnected him to his heritage.
Regional Economic Impact
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a major economic driver in South King County, supporting jobs, businesses, and regional prosperity.
3,300 direct jobs are supported by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, making it one of South King County’s largest employers and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the regional economy.
Charitable Giving
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe invests in the well-being of neighboring communities through charitable contributions that support essential local services and organizations.
Nearly $3 million is provided annually to local governments, schools, churches, and non-profits by the Muckleshoot Charity Fund.
Native Advocacy
The Muckleshoot Tribe invests in programs supporting Native people experiencing homelessness and contributes to national efforts addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR).
Sports Partnerships
The Tribe also maintains major partnerships with the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Mariners, and the Seattle Kraken.
Storytelling Videos About Regional Investments
MMIWP: The Crisis in Our Community
May 3, 2023
Muckleshoot activists discuss the staggering rates of violence against Indigenous Women and People, and the change necessary to bring justice to victims and families.
Muckleshoot activists discuss the staggering rates of violence against Indigenous Women and People, and the change necessary to bring justice to victims and families.
Muckleshoot - Seattle Aquarium Partnership
September 9, 2024
The opening of the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe highlights the historical connection of the Muckleshoot People to the waterfront, a shared commitment to stewardship of the environment, and an opportunity to educate millions each year.
The opening of the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe highlights the historical connection of the Muckleshoot People to the waterfront, a shared commitment to stewardship of the environment, and an opportunity to educate millions each year.
Seahawks Canoe Sculpture Blessing at Lumen Field
July 27, 2025
A day to celebrate the partnership between the Seahawks and the Muckleshoot Tribe featuring a Seahawks Dancers dance clinic with Muckleshoot youth, and a ceremony to bless the new bronze canoe sculpture installed in Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza at Lumen Field.
A day to celebrate the partnership between the Seahawks and the Muckleshoot Tribe featuring a Seahawks Dancers dance clinic with Muckleshoot youth, and a ceremony to bless the new bronze canoe sculpture installed in Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza at Lumen Field.
