Muckleshoot Storytelling

Like many Indigenous Peoples, the Muckleshoot Tribe and our Duwamish ancestors have relied on oral tradition to relay and preserve knowledge since time immemorial.

Through documenting Muckleshoot voices and stories today, we are carrying on the tradition of our Duwamish ancestors, and educating others about the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s heritage, culture, and sovereignty. 

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Muckleshoot Voices: 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.

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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.

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Sten Joddi at Muckleshoot Veterans Powwow Frybread Contest 2024

July 2, 2024

The Muckleshoot Tribe takes pride in providing venues and events for cultural activities of all kinds throughout the year. The 2024 Frybread Contest at the 2024 Veterans Powwow was judged by actor and rapper Sten Joddi.

The Muckleshoot Tribe takes pride in providing venues and events for cultural activities of all kinds throughout the year. The 2024 Frybread Contest at the 2024 Veterans Powwow was judged by actor and rapper Sten Joddi.

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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.

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Spirit of the Salmon People: The Muckleshoot Story | A KOMO Documentary

December 23, 2023

This KOMO Television documentary tells the story of the Muckleshoot Tribe's survival and perseverance, and how we ensure our culture stands the test of time.

This KOMO Television documentary tells the story of the Muckleshoot Tribe's survival and perseverance, and how we ensure our culture stands the test of time.

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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.

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Honoring Our Warriors Past And Present

July 28, 2023

Oral Historian Warren King George explains how the theme of Canoe Journey 2023, "Honoring Our Warriors Past and Present," helps connect us to our Duwamish ancestors.

Oral Historian Warren King George explains how the theme of Canoe Journey 2023, "Honoring Our Warriors Past and Present," helps connect us to our Duwamish ancestors.

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A History of the Muckleshoot Canoe Journey

July 21, 2023

The history of Canoe Journey has roots in Muckleshoot's rich culture and heritage. Learn about how it connected us to our past and brought together future generations.

The history of Canoe Journey has roots in Muckleshoot's rich culture and heritage. Learn about how it connected us to our past and brought together future generations.

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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.

Storytelling Video Collections

15 Videos

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?

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6 Videos

Canoe Journey 2023: Paddle to Muckleshoot

Beginning in 1989 as the Paddle to Seattle and continuing today as Paddle to Muckleshoot, Canoe Journey is a celebration of heritage and culture that connects us to our ancestors and sustains us as a Tribe.

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3 Videos

Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty

By the Medicine Creek and Point Elliott Treaties, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe reserves the right to fish, hunt, and gather on non-reservation land as our Duwamish ancestors did. We give back to the land before we take from it, so it will always be there for our future.

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4 Videos

Muckleshoot History

Injustice, desolation, perseverance, and reclamation punctuates our story, which continues today with a renewed sense of hope and prosperity. Our survival and continued growth hinges on teaching our children about our ancestors so they may carry our mantle for generations to come.

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2 Videos

Advocacy & Awareness

Since settler contact, advocacy has been foundational in the Muckleshoot Tribe’s survival. From marching for our treaty rights, to preserving our Tribal identity, we will always continue fighting to protect our people and culture.

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6 Videos

Muckleshoot Traditional Artforms

Traditional artforms — and the ancient techniques shared to make them — provide a pathway of understanding for future generations. Our Elders pass down skills and knowledge to our children, teaching them to carve, paint, weave, and protect the touchstones of our past.

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3 Videos

Muckleshoot Documentaries

Learn more about Muckleshoot history, sovereignty, and culture in these short documentaries under 30 minutes.

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