Following the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, which resulted in the Native American tribes of the greater Puget Sound region vacating lands which they had inhabited for centuries, one Native American woman chose to defy the edicts of the treaty and continued to live among the…
After a century and a half of diaspora, Chief Seattle’s people have one last chance to reclaim their rights—and prove they exist. Included: Video coverage of the Duwamish Longhouse, courtesty q13fox.com
Following the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, which resulted in the Native American tribes of the greater Puget Sound region vacating lands which they had inhabited for centuries, one Native American woman chose to defy the edicts of the treaty and continued to live among the…
Seattle’s parks and boulevards are on the traditional lands and adjacent waters of the Duwamish people, both past and present. We honor, with gratitude, the land and the people who […]
Following the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, which resulted in the Native American tribes of the greater Puget Sound region vacating lands which they had inhabited for centuries, one Native American woman chose to defy the edicts of the treaty and continued to live among the…
Keep it Local with this Seattle Tee Coffee Cobain Orcas Rain Salish Sea This tee is a collaboration with Bootylandkids in house clothing line Deaming the words reflect the Seattle that the Bootyland Crew has discovered. We thank all of those who participated in finds words that describe out collective Seattle experience. This is also a collaboration with Kids Crush who created this design! The tee is printed on an US Made on a black organic cotton tee We will give 10% to Real Rent Duwamish - A non profit where all funds go directly to Duwamish Tribal Services (DTS) to support the revival of Duwamish culture and the vitality of the Duwamish Tribe.
This is the second story in Broken Promises, a series about Impact Public Schools, the largest charter school chain in Washington state. Art Wheeler’s daughter and son were thriving in the fall of their second year at Impact Puget Sound Elementary, a charter school in Tukwila, Washington. Their grades were high, Wheeler said, and they got glowing reports from their teachers. “Your kids are standouts,” he recalled teachers saying. “They’re a pleasure to have in class.” But two months into the school year, in November, 2019, Wheeler said letters arrived from Impact saying his children were failing, and may have to repeat the year — the year that had just begun. Wheeler was confused. “They messed up,” he thought. “This is for somebody else’s kids.”
WHO ARE THE DUWAMISH? The Duwamish are the First People of present-day Seattle, and are the original stewards of this land. Since time immemorial, the Duwamish Tribe has maintained their ancestral home in traditional, sustainable ways for the benefit of all. Seattle is built upon and thrives on the lands of the Duwamish People, and the City still carries the name of the Tribe’s most well-known le
The Duwamish tribe lost their land to settlers more than 150 years ago and have been fighting for federal recognition since the 1970s.
When Víctor Caal Tzuy from ACODET came to the U.S. last year on NISGUA's "Rivers for Life" tour, he met with Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribal Council Member and direct descendent of Chief Si'ahl. Both men shared common experiences as indigenous people, fighting for their communities and the health of their rivers in the face of displacement. While Víctor described the devastating effects the proposed Xalalá Dam would have on his community, Ken reflected on the ongoing injustices committed against the Duwamish Tribe as they struggle to obtain the rights and recognition due to them under the Point Elliot Treaty. On July 2, 2015, the Bureau of Indian Affairs denied Federal Tribal Recognition to the Duwamish Tribe. ACODET and NISGUA condemn this decision, and call on President Obama and other related authorities to immediate restore recognition to the Duwamish people. We are grateful for the warm welcome the Duwamish Tribal Council and the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center gave to ACODET and NISGUA during our 2014 tour, and we continue to stand with them in their struggle for recognition and self-determination. Please read the full letter below and considering adding your name. Send to bridget[at]nisgua.org and we will ensure its delivery to the appropriate authorities and Duwamish Longhouse. Víctor Caal Tzuy and Ken Workman meet on the 2014 "Rivers for Life" speaking tour. Photo credit: NISGUA ****** 16 September, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA), we write to express our support to the Duwamish Tribe in their ongoing struggle to obtain the rights and recognition due to them under the Point Elliott Treaty, signed by Chief Si’ahl. NISGUA is a grassroots organization that builds ties between North America and Guatemala, supporting human rights advocates, survivors of genocide, and indigenous communities defending their rights to life and territory. As such, we feel driven to condemn the July, 2, 2015 decision by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to deny Federal Tribal Recognition to the Duwamish Tribe. In August of last year, we had the immense privilege to be received by tribal representatives at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center in Seattle, along with Víctor Caal Tzuy, a Maya Q’eqchi’ leader of the Association of Communities for Development, Defense of Territory and Natural Resources (ACODET). On his U.S. tour, entitled “Rivers for Life: Cultural Resistance to the Xalalá” dam, Víctor spoke about the threats posed to his community by a proposed hydroelectric project, which the Guatemalan government has attempted to impose without prior, informed consent from local indigenous communities. At the Duwamish Longhouse, Víctor met Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribal Council Member and direct descendent of Chief Si’ahl. Víctor and Ken found common ground as indigenous people with shared legacies of river stewardship and common experiences of displacement from colonization. “Ken and I have much in common–we both live on the shores of rivers, and we will defend our rivers,” reflected Víctor. Ken drew connections between past suffering of the Duwamish people and the current situation facing Q'eqchi' communities opposing the Xalalá Dam. “The potential effects on culture and environment that Victor describes are exactly what occurred here in Seattle 100 years ago." In his conversation with Víctor Caal Tuzy, Tribal Council Member Workman described the historical injustices perpetrated against the Duwamish people, including the draining of the Black River, the channeling of the Duwamish River, the burning of Duwamish Longhouses by settlers, city ordinances banning indigenous people from living within Seattle city limits, and many others. At the time, we hoped that the Duwamish Tribe might soon win a small measure of reparation by finally achieving Federal Tribal Recognition. Instead, the Obama Administration and its representatives in the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are perpetuating the long legacy of colonial injustice faced by the Duwamish. We call on President Obama, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Assistant Secretary of the Interior Kevin Washburn, and the U.S. Congress to immediately act to restore Federal Tribal Recognition to the Duwamish. We thank the Duwamish Tribal Council and the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center for welcoming Víctor Caal Tzuy of ACODET and members of NISGUA on their territory. In heartfelt solidarity with the Duwamish Tribe in their struggle for justice, NISGUA ACODET
Chief Seattle wrote nothing down during his life, yet his words—both real and imagined—are known throughout the world. The result is a man made up of both historical and fictional […]
This week we will focus on an area that is very important to understanding Lenape culture and how their society functioned. Each society is governed by its own traditions and the way it functioned …
Virunga’s End of Year Thoughts CHIEF SEATTLE (circa 1780-1866) Chief Si’ahl (Seattle) is a famous 19th century American Indian chief of the Duwamish Tribe whose tribal ancestral homelands inc…
Seattle Skyline With Space Needle with Stars at Night The skyline of Seattle is just spectacular. The skyscraper, the enormous Space Needle, and the Mt Rainier in the background give a lot of things to see - amazing things. Seattle was founded in 1851 and has been named after Chief Seattle or Sealth, Seathle, Seathl, or See-ahth from the Suquamish and Duwamish tribe. Mt Rainier is a stratovolcano and considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. But now, enjoy our beatiful view of Seattle Skyline with Space Needle and Mt Rainier. We offer several options for this artwork: 1) LIMITED EDITION PRINT ON GICLEE PAPER from original painting. Signed and numbered in an edition limited to 66 prints for sizes A4 and A3. The print comes on a high quality, beautiful und heavy paper. Prints include a white border for framing - frame not included. White border size depends on aspect ratio of original artwork. Each of these fine art prints comes shipped in a protective sleeve. Customisation in size, border etc is possible. 2) FINE ART PRINT ON GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS reproduction from original painting - ready to hang. 3) ORIGINAL PAINTING is hand painted on CANVAS, signed and will be shipped in a protective box. 4) CUSTOMISATION of in size, material is of course POSSIBLE. Possible other materials are WOOD, METAL, ALUMINIUM, FOREX, ACRYLIC GLASS, etc. Please reach out to us, with any idea, you might have. We`ll make it happen. Get your perfect gift now for any occasion, e.g. Father's Day.
Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe renewed its quest for tribal sovereignty by filing a lawsuit against the U.S Department of the Interior on Wednesday. The tribe said the lack of federal recognition continues to cost its 600 enrolled members access to healthcare, scholarships and other benefits.
Situated on the Duwamish River, South Park has a rich tradition of farming and industry. It was along these banks that the Duwamish tribe set up fishing camps and grew crops, a practice that continued with generations of farmers who were drawn to this fertile land. Seattle's Pike Place Market got its start in 1907 when South Park farmers, needing an outlet for their crops, set up the now famous open-air market. With the first land claim in 1851, South Park became home to some of Seattle's original settlers. Today its diverse history has made it one of the few Seattle neighborhoods to be divided into both commercial and residential land zones.
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About the Book The 1854 speech traditionally attributed to Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe is a vital document in the history of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Book Synopsis "It matters little where we pass the remnant of our days. They will not be many".A powerful lament for an imperilled way of life, the 1854 speech traditionally attributed to Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe is a vital document in the history of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Chief Seattle's oration was delivered in the face of the impending loss of his people's land to the State of Washington, and it remains a profound meditation on the nature of time, colonialism, and religion. Eris Gems make available in the form of beautifully produced saddle-stitched booklets a series of outstanding short works of fiction and non-fiction. About the Author Chief Seattle (1786-1866) was a leading member of the Duwamish Tribe in the territory that is now the State of Washington.
