Suquamish Tribe

05/28/2026

Suquamish tribal community youth selected four new members to the Suquamish Youth Council during elections held at the Family & Friends Center last night.
Joseph Holmes Jr. was elected vice chair, Malia Carper will serve as secretary, Jurnee Fryberg was elected female representative, and Teylor Ives will serve as historian.
The newly elected officers join returning Youth Council members Chairwoman Talynn Marquez, Treasurer Ethan Alexander, and Male Representative Kenai Ledesma.

05/26/2026

Suquamish Tribal Elders gathered today at the House of Awakened Culture to honor the memory of Manuel “Big Moe” Purcell during their annual luncheon. As everyone came together to celebrate the legendary tribal fisherman, a playful pod of orcas even appeared offshore. Elders and family members shared memories of Big Moe’s life and legacy and raffle prizes were given away in his honor.

05/25/2026

Today, the Suquamish Tribe salutes all our veterans and remembers those who gave their lives in service.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice and commitment of the men and women who answered the call — including the many Suquamish veterans and warriors who have served with pride across generations.

We remember. We honor. We thank you.

05/22/2026

The Suquamish Warriors - with the help of the Suquamish Veterans Program - prepared for the Memorial Day Weekend by replacing all the flags on the scores of graves of veterans buried at the Suquamish Cemetery this morning. That work was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Monument.

Memorial Day is about remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, said Suquamish Warrior Chuck Wagner. “So please, try not to say ‘happy Memorial Day’ to a veteran. It’s not a happy day for many of us.”

05/22/2026

Yesterday’s Chair Volleyball games brought the perfect mix of laughter, teamwork and competition as our Elders and CKA students faced off on the court!
Thank you to Suquamish and Port Gamble S'Klallam Elders for proving those quick reflexes are still on point! We loved seeing our youth and Elders cheering each other on.

05/19/2026

ON THIS DATE IN 1792: Standing beside his father, a young Suquamish boy who would become known as Chief Seattle, witnessed the arrival of British Capt. George Vancouver's ship in the waters off Bainbridge Island. The expedition became the first European survey of the region, charting and naming landmarks including Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, Whidbey Island, and Hood Canal.

Years later, Chief Seattle became known for his leadership, diplomacy, and his powerful 1854 speech — where he shared with the world the voice and values of the Suquamish Tribe.

To mark this date from 234 years ago, take time to brush up on your history and explore the History & Culture section of the Suquamish Tribe website, or pay your respects at Chief Seattle's gravesite, or visit Old Man House Park and read the interpretive signs. Better yet — do all three!

Chief Seattle was born around 1786. His father, Schweabe, was from the Suquamish dxʷsəqʼʷəb village, and his mother, Scholitza, was Duwamish from the village

05/18/2026

Suquamish community rallied this morning to send off Chief Kitsap Academy golfers Luther Mills IV, Talynn Marquez, and Joel Jones to the Washington State High School Golf Championship in Spokane. Go Bears!

05/18/2026

Do not be Alarmed!

If you happen to be at the Suquamish Tribal Admin Center campus today, May 18, you might find yourself in the middle of a full fire drill where staff and everyone else present will evacuate buildings and move to designated assembly points.

The fire drill will include:

Main Admin Building
Police Department/Tribal Court
Community Development
Human Services
Treaty Rights Protection/Fisheries
Wellness Center
Tribal Child Welfare
Maintenance Building
Suquamish Museum

All clients and guests will need to evacuate the buildings as well. Please follow the instructions of the government staff you are with. The drill is expected to last up to 30 minutes.

05/18/2026

Chief Kitsap Academy golfers Luther Mills IV, Talynn Marquez, and Joel Jones have made the cut for the Washington State High School Golf Championship in Spokane this week. Everyone in the community is invited to come help send them off in a good way with a rally at the House of Awakened Culture this morning at 8:10am, followed by a parade down Suquamish Way through the Tribal Admin Center parking lot, and ending at the Clearwater Casino Resort.

05/15/2026

Dozens of tribal community women gathered today at Kiana Lodge for a special Women’s Health Fair hosted by Suquamish Tribe’s Public & Community Health Dept.

Special thanks to keynote speaker Robin Little Wing Sigo for sharing her cancer journey story. Robin, your courage and grace inspire us all.

Our hands are up, as well, to the various organizations and groups who provided so much helpful information today. They included: WA Department of Health’s Care-a-Van Program, St. Michael Medical Center, University of WA nursing students, and Suquamish Tribe’s Changing Tides, Helping Hands program, TANF program, and Wellness Center.