Tribes

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Environment

'It just tastes like time': Salmon are a sacred relative to the Nisqually tribe and Native Americans across the Northwest

In their creation story, salmon were the first to offer themselves to the Nisqually people. But a contract was made: The people also must care for the salmon.
Anna King
Race & Identity

Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state's Climate Commitment Act

A majority of Washington Tribes have come out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act if approved by voters on the November general election ballot.
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government

Western Washington tribe could get back 72 acres of old-growth forest under congressional bill
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Environment

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe poised to help manage key Salish Sea wildlife refuges
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Arts & Life

Seattle Symphony offers day of free cultural performances to celebrate 25 years at Benaroya Hall

Benaroya Hall is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a free day of music and sharing of culture on Saturday.
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government

Puyallup Tribe to have 17 acres of waterfront land added to reservation
Katie Campbell
Government

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.
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
National

Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine

A federal appeals court on Monday denied a last-ditch effort by tribes to block construction of what's likely to be the largest lithium mine in North America on federal land in Nevada.
Kirk Siegler
Business

Lummi Nation moves to block BC port expansion they say would impact salmon

The port authority said the expansion would increase Canada’s west coast container capacity by about a third of what it’s already at, and has Indigenous buy-in. But the Lummi Nation in Washington said they've been ignored, and that is a violation of their rights.
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez