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CHIEF SEATTLE GRAVESITE HONORING

DATE: Saturday, August 15

7076 NE South St, Suquamish, WA 98392

Chief Seattle Days began in 1911 to honor Chief Seattle and the Suquamish people. As the celebration grew in size, a gravesite ceremony was added and continues to this day. During the gravesite ceremony, we practice our traditions, invite people to tell stories, and remind people of the history of Chief Seattle and the Suquamish people.

The Suquamish are one of more than twenty tribal groups that were parties to the Treaty of Point Elliott, signed near Mukilteo, on north Puget Sound, on January 22, 1855. This document was the second of five treaties that Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens negotiated with tribes in western Washington. Representing both the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes at the treaty signing was Chief Seattle, along with many sub-chiefs and leaders of other tribes. The Suquamish gave up title to their lands, which encompassed most of present Kitsap County, for acknowledgement and protection of their fishing and hunting rights, health care, education and a reservation at Port Madison.

We invite the public to join us in celebrating Chief Seattle. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact ChiefSeattleDays@suquamish.nsn.us

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