Muckleshoot Tribe: What is it?

The Muckleshoot tribe, descendants of various northwestern North American aboriginal groups, reside on the Muckleshoot Reservation in Washington state. They are the largest Aboriginal group in the state and govern themselves through a council. They refer to themselves as the Salmon People and depend on salmon for their culture. The tribe built a casino in […]

What’s a Muckleshoot Indian?

The Muckleshoot Indian tribe, descendants of the Coast Salish people, have lived in the Puget Sound area for thousands of years, with salmon as their mainstay. They learned to smoke and preserve salmon, which became a recognized currency and allowed for trade. The tribe has now diversified its income with gaming and casinos. The Muckleshoot […]

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