Storytelling Collections

Muckleshoot Voices

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?

15 Videos

in This Collection

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Muckleshoot Voices: Jackie

Jackie Thomas Swanson

May 2, 2025

Coast culture — I grew up in that culture. I’ve always identified with it.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Rose

Rose Arzate-James

May 2, 2025

We had villages all along the waterways — from here to Seattle.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Melvin

Melvin Daniels

May 2, 2025

We used to live here. This used to be ours.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Stephanie

Stephanie James

May 2, 2025

It's important to carry on our traditions through song and dance.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Brysen

Brysen Jansen

May 2, 2025

It’s like roots. I am connected with nature, reconnected with myself.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Cameron

Cameron Williams

May 2, 2025

I am Muckleshoot, and to me, that means learning from our Elders and teaching our youth.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Eileen

Eileen Richardson

May 2, 2025

It is my duty to learn our language, and to pass it on to others.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Erica

Erica Moses

May 2, 2025

[Dancing Powwow] helps me do anything in life.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Isaiah

Isaiah Anderson

May 2, 2025

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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Muckleshoot Voices: Leeland

Leeland Williams

May 2, 2025

Our Ancestors are helping us along in this journey.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Nate

Nate Bisson

May 2, 2025

They drew a line on a map and said, "this is where you live now."

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Muckleshoot Voices: Patience

Patience Daniels

May 2, 2025

[Due to our history], we have lost a lot, but we're finding our ways back.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Sealth

Sealth Thomas

May 2, 2025

My spirit, my energy, my positivity — all of that is Muckleshoot.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Sean

Sean Daniels

May 2, 2025

Being Muckleshoot keeps me tied to my Ancestors. It keeps me healthy.

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Muckleshoot Voices: Skuya

Skuya Elkins

May 2, 2025

When I weave cedar bark, I have positive thoughts.