Boarding School Survivor Peg Deam shares her story
Healing requires restoration of culture, language – and land When Suquamish Elder Peg Deam was approaching junior high school age, she was sent off to the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School […]
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Suquamish Tribal Council
/in UncategorizedAGENDA Sept. 26, 2023 10:30AM Executive Session Catherine Edwards Devon Tiam Scott Crowell Scott Crowell/Vicki Cole Scott Crowell/Chuck Deam/Shenowah Purser Brenda George 12:15PM Special Guests/Reports New Employee Introduction – […]
2023 Suquamish Canoe Journey Route & Timeline
/in UncategorizedThis is the latest draft of the route the Suquamish Canoe Family will take during the Tribal Journey. PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND ADDRESSES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Check […]
2023 Suquamish Tribal Journey Registration
/in UncategorizedCODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT This agreement explains how to represent the Suquamish Tribe (who sponsors this trip) and Suquamish People, the following conduct will help ensure a peaceful time for […]
Justice Gorsuch opinion in ICWA ruling is worth reading
/in Frontpage Article, UncategorizedSupreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch offers a masterclass on tribal sovereignty in his concurring opinion offered in the court’s recent decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act. “In affirming […]
Burn ban now in effect
/in Frontpage ArticleWildfire risk rising The Suquamish Tribe, in cooperation with the Kitsap Fire Marshal, has declared a Phase 1 Burn Ban on the Port Madison Indian Reservation starting immediately. The ban, […]
A statement from Suquamish Tribal Council on Brackeen v Haaland Supreme Court Decision
/in Frontpage Article, NewsThe Supreme Court decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is an affirmation of Tribal sovereignty and the rights of Indian nations to raise our children and the next generation […]
‘Brown water’ advisory for tribal housing neighborhoods
/in UncategorizedHow to get your clear water back on tap The Suquamish Tribe maintains a well that provides water to homes in several tribal housing neighborhoods, as well as the Marion […]