To understand the importance of the Tribe, its culture, its ancestral connections, and territories that the Muckleshoot people have always called home, it is important to hear from the Tribal Members themselves: What does it mean to be Muckleshoot?
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Coast culture — I grew up in that culture. I’ve always identified with it.
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We had villages all along the waterways — from here to Seattle.
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We used to live here. This used to be ours.
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It's important to carry on our traditions through song and dance.
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It’s like roots. I am connected with nature, reconnected with myself.
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I am Muckleshoot, and to me, that means learning from our Elders and teaching our youth.
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It is my duty to learn our language, and to pass it on to others.
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[Dancing Powwow] helps me do anything in life.
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Berry picking is my favorite. It’s so peaceful when you’re out there, it’s like you’re in your own world.
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Our Ancestors are helping us along in this journey.
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They drew a line on a map and said, "this is where you live now."
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[Due to our history], we have lost a lot, but we're finding our ways back.
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My spirit, my energy, my positivity — all of that is Muckleshoot.
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Being Muckleshoot keeps me tied to my Ancestors. It keeps me healthy.
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When I weave cedar bark, I have positive thoughts.