Muckleshoot
Noun
Meaning
Muckleshoot pl (plural only)
A Lushootseed-speaking Native American tribe, part of the Coast Salish peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
Examples
The Muckleshoot constitution, adopted in 1936 and ratified in 1941, determined that the tribe would be governed by a Muckleshoot Tribal Council of nine elected members.
Colonial contact Muckleshoot life changed radically as a result of first encounters with European and American traders and explorers.
Deputies assigned to the Muckleshoot reservation include six patrol officers, one school resource officer, and one chief assigned full-time to the reservation.
Taking advantage of their proximity to Seattle and other urban centers, they opened casino and bingo parlor in Auburn, Washington called Muckleshoot Indian Casino and Muckleshoot Bingo.
While they continue to fight for the preservation of the ancient salmon runs, the Muckleshoot also found other venues to improve their financial circumstances.
When DNR brought a forester, a geologist, city and county officials and a representative from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe out to the Dalpay property, they found “no issues” that would put the land on the list for extra review.