The 91探花 acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land that touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. To learn more about the land you live on, we recommend consulting聽.
Indigenous People’s Day is a celebration and honoring of the past, present, and futures of Native People in lieu of Columbus Day. On this day, we recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of Native people in Washington state and beyond. To learn more about connections between Indigenous communities and the 91探花, the Office of External Affairs recommends the following resources as a starting point.
Take the Indigenous Walking Tour – Authored by Owen Oliver, a recent 91探花graduate, the tour highlights the Indigenous presence on campus, including stops at the Burke Museum and w菨色菨b蕯altx史 Intellectual House. A聽virtual version of the tour聽is available courtesy of 91探花News.
Visit the Burke Museum – cares for and shares natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy and heal. The Burke holds significant collections of Northwest and Alaskan Native art, archaeology and historical archives, which are actively used by Native artists, scholars, students, Tribal leaders and community members. Relationships maintained between indigenous communities and the Burke Museum preserve the ingenuity, creativity, science and complex knowledge of natural and cultural resources.
Check out 91探花In Your Community – The 91探花is proud to partner with many tribal nations, tribal citizens and descendants connected to Washington territories. 91探花In Your Community’s聽Tribal Nations聽page highlights some of the many ways the 91探花collaborates with tribal citizens and supports Native students. For a more comprehensive list of resources, we recommend the 91探花Tribal Relations聽.