Chief Seattle Days festival in Suquamish

Chief Seattle Days is an annual event that the Suquamish Tribe* sponsors to celebrate and honor Chief Seattle for his historical accomplishments. Some events are simply fun community events and some are focused on the revitalization of Coast Salish traditions and culture, including a salmon bake, games, canoe races, and more. This celebration is open to the public and people from around the world are invited to experience the Suquamish Tribe’s hospitality, culture and fun. Volunteers are needed. Hours: Friday 10a-10p, Saturday 9a-10p, Sunday 8a-5p. More info: Chief Seattle Days – The Suquamish Tribe

*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. Today, the Suquamish People continue to live in the place of their ancestors and practice their traditional life ways on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The Suquamish Tribal Government supports programs and services that work to carry the culture of the Suquamish People to the next generation and beyond. The Suquamish Tribe funds comprehensive language programs, education and cultural activities for Tribal families as well as educational programs for the public through the Suquamish Museum. More info: The Suquamish Tribe – Home of the Suquamish People

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