Native Americans

Multiyear canoe journey highlights the value of Indigenous knowhow to fight climate change

A replica of an ancient Polynesian canoe, called Hōkūleʻa, will be at Seattle’s Pier 62 for the next few days. It’s one stop of many on it’s multi-year journey around the Pacific Ocean.

Saying goodbye to Tokitae

The world lost Tokitae on Friday. She was the last living Southern Resident Orca in captivity. Organizers were trying to return her to the Salish Sea from Florida where she spent more than 50 years in the Miami seaquarium. Lummi Nation member Jay Julius is here along with Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes to talk about her life as part of the story of endangered Orcas.

New report outlines changing relationship between Seattle and tribal governments

In May of this year, the City of Seattle held its first Tribal Nations Summit since 1855, when tribal representatives were coerced into signing the Treaty of Point Elliott. On Wednesday, the City of Seattle released a report about what happened at the summit, and laid out the commitments the city is making to better work with tribal governments.

Seattle lays out plan to uphold treaties and consider Indigenous concerns

Tribal leaders says they are optimistic about a new report breaking down commitments from the City of Seattle to work with Native groups and respect Native rights.

It's a week of celebrations for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe after a long canoe journey

After a long journey - some traveling from as far away as Hawaii and Alaska - a weeklong celebration is being held at the Muckleshoot Powwow Grounds near Auburn. Many Tribes are gathered together in celebration and sharing of stories and dance.

Snoqualmie Tribe says Wedgwood protest is about more than one tree

They want Seattle’s mayor to issue an executive order to halt implementation of a new tree ordinance

Inner tubes are out with ban to save Nooksack River salmon

The Whatcom County Council has banned inner-tubing on the South Fork Nooksack River to protect endangered Chinook salmon there.

WA lawmaker hails tribes' victory in SCOTUS adoption ruling

One state lawmaker says he has a lot to celebrate with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The high court upheld a law aimed at keeping Native American adoptees within their tribes.

Lawyer shortage creates potential constitutional crisis