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The fight for consistent rights for Indigenous tribes in WA and beyond
A five-year battle over a bag of clams shows how a reliance on century-old treaties can lead authorities to treat members of some tribes differently than others.
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Mossback's Northwest: When Chief Joseph came to Seattle
During a 1903 visit, Chief Joseph's itinerary included an epic UW football game and an impassioned plea for justice.
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How tribes, local organizations are bolstering food sovereignty
The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access.
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Incarcerated Natives gather for first powwow in three years
Families reunited to revive the tradition at the Washington State Penitentiary, the first of 22 powwows scheduled in the state prison system.
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6 reads on Native heritage, history
Learn about Seattle’s public Indigenous art, the country’s first distillery on reservation land and a housing project rooted in Native culture.