Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
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Lands
South King County, Washington, in the Puget Sound region; ancestors include Duwamish and Upper Puyallup peoples
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Today
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is one of South King County's largest employers, supporting about 3,300 direct jobs.
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Language
Muckleshoot speak a dialect of Lushootseed, and tribal language programs teach it to youth to keep it alive.
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Governance
Among Puget Sound tribes, Muckleshoot is the only one holding rights under two treaties.
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