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September 9, 2024
The opening of the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe highlights the historical connection of the Muckleshoot People to the waterfront, a shared commitment to stewardship of the environment, and an opportunity to educate millions each year.
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"Not many people know the true story of this land. We’re constantly trying to educate people about the importance of protecting the beautiful diversity of what’s out there in the Puget Sound. We’ve seen a lot of things, we’ve been here for thousands of years… We’re going to be able to inspire and educate millions of people all over the world... We can tell our story.”
— Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chairman, Jaison Elkins
The August 29, 2024 opening ceremony of the Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion and partnership announcement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Along with Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chairman, Jaison Elkins, speakers included Washington Governor Jay Inslee, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Muckleshoot Shaker Church Bishop Dennis Anderson.
This important partnership with the Seattle Aquarium highlights the historical connection of the Muckleshoot People to the Seattle waterfront, their shared commitment to the stewardship of the environment, and the opportunity to educate millions of visitors each year at the new attraction.
© Muckleshoot Indian Tribe 2024
