We acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, whose ancestors have lived here and cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, but serves as a first step in honoring the land we are on. These communities are still here, and many indigenous people are strong and thriving. We honor the people past and present who belong to this place.
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Seattle is named for a hereditary chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish people, and many of our communities and landscape features have Indian names from the Lushootseed, or Puget Sound Salish, language. Learn more about Chief Seattle:
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A home for Indigenous music, Daybreak Star Radio Network plays everything from traditional drums, Pow Wow, Native flute, and rattles to R&B, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll, Metal, Funk, and more. This radio station is for all the Nations and all the music the people produce, write, create, and play.
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Timothy EaganShort Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis\ |
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Elissa Washuta |
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Elissa Washuta, Theresa WarburtonShapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers |
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Robin K. Wright, Kathryn Bunn-MarcuseIn the Spirit of the Ancestors: Contemporary Northwest Coast Salish Art at the Burke Museum |
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