As far as I can figure, I have the Snohomish and Puget Sound Salish people to thank for allowing me to live here. I would also like to thank the Hibulb Cultural Center for teaching my family about these peoples.
On Thanksgiving Day (such as it is), I would also like to thank the Duwamish people, the traditional stewards of the land that hosts my friends, art events and privileges I enjoy in Seattle. If you’d like to acknowledge artists descended from Chief Seattle:
consider visiting the exhibit “We’re Still Here” at Seattle’s Central Library (through December 15th)
consider buying artwork from the Chief Seattle Club booth on December 7th.
You can also show your support year-round by donating to Real Rent Duwamish. Contributions go toward sustaining Duwamish people and culture, which is more difficult without federal tribal recognition.
