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

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Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Jackie Swanson

Jackie Thomas Swanson

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Rose Arzate-James

Rose Arzate-James

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Melvin Daniels

Melvin Daniels

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Stephanie James

Stephanie James

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Brysen Jansen

Brysen Jansen

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Cameron Williams

Cameron Williams

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Eileen Richardson

Eileen Richardson

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Erica Moses

Erica Moses

May 2, 2025

Dancing Powwow helps me do anything in life.

Dancing Powwow helps me do anything in life.

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Isaiah Anderson

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.

Berry picking is my favorite. It’s so peaceful when you’re out there, it’s like you’re in your own world.

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Leeland Williams

Leeland Williams

May 2, 2025

Our Ancestors are helping us along in this journey.

Our Ancestors are helping us along in this journey.

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Nate Bisson

Nate Bisson

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Patience Daniels

Patience Daniels

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Sealth Thomas

Sealth Thomas

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Sean Daniels

Sean Daniels

May 2, 2025

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

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

Emmy Award-Winning Commercials

Muckleshoot Voices: Skuya Elkins

Skuya Elkins

May 2, 2025

When I weave cedar bark, I have positive thoughts.

When I weave cedar bark, I have positive thoughts.