Indigenous Peoples Night pres. by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

We are on the homelands of the Coast Salish peoples and celebrate the greater Pacific Northwest tribal nations during Indigenous
Peoples Night. We recognize that Native and Indigenous Peoples set the foundation for our community and actively create, shape, and
contribute to its growth.

WAYS TO ENGAGE

 

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Come to our game on 12/16 as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Night. Here are a few highlights to expect from the night:

🎗️ Ceremonial Puck Drop 🎗️

Tribal leaders from across the Pacific Northwest will kick off the game with a ceremonial puck drop at center ice.

🗻Live Land Acknowledgement 🗻

We celebrate the history and importance of the Coast Salish people with a live land acknowledgement

🛶 Muckleshoot Canoe Singers 🛶

Enjoy a live performance by the Muckleshoot Canoe Singers during intermission.

⭐ Anthem Singer: Olivia Martinez ⭐

Local performing artist, Olivia Martinez, sings the Star Spangled Banner.

Rise Above

At Rise Above, we empower Native youth to lead healthy lives despite the challenges. We deliver education, prevention skills and mentorship through programs tailored to their needs.

Artist: Amber Webb


Background:

Amber Webb is an artist and tribal member from Curyung, Alaska also known as Dillingham. Her art draws from careful study of Yupiaq historical accounts, graphic styles and traditional symbols. It is heavily interconnected with as the Wood-Tikchik lake system; an area that is and always has been Native Land. It is also based in research of Yupiaq lifeways and a practice of community cultural wellness and recovery.

Description:

Yup'ik people live in relation to the water systems in Southwest Alaska and all the animals that depend on them. Migratory birds are an important part of our seasonal food system and their feathers and bones are used in tool making, dance regalia, and spiritual masks. Fish are and have been integral to our lives and survival since time immemorial. Today, it is more important than ever that indigenous people are supported in stewarding the animals that have sustained us by caring for the lands and waters that we are born from to maintain healthy ecosystems. These designs are inspired by Yakuluq - birds and Sayaq - fish depicted in Yup'ik graphic art that was used to mark bent wood items and tools with soot or ochre. These designs are examples of the immense and intimate ecological knowledge of Yup'ik people and serve as reminders of the collective responsibility shared by all of us to respect all things - the basis for Yup'ik values.

IN THE COMMUNITY

 

Montour’s Mark

Kraken Defenseman Brandon Montour is of Mohawk descent and is one of 10 active players in the NHL who identifies as Indigenous. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024, Montour returned to his village in Six Nations, Canada to share the trophy with his community.

Make sure to tune into Kraken Pregame 30 minutes before every Seattle Kraken game on the Kraken Hockey Network so you don’t miss more feature stories like this!

Moments with Monty ⛸️

Brandon Montour joined children from the Muckleshoot Tribe for a skate at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Indigenous Peoples Night Artist: Keith Stevenson

Meet Keith Stevenson, the designer of the Seattle Kraken Indigenous Peoples Night jersey, pres. by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.

Indigenous Peoples Night Recap

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Deep dive into the Indigenous Peoples Night jersey

Keith Stevenson is the artist behind this season's Indigenous Peoples Night jersey. Learn what shaped and inspired Keith's design.

Honoring The Present, Remembering the Past

Indigenous Peoples Night, pres. by Muckleshoot Tribe at Climate Pledge Arena, celebrates the region’s tribal communities and pays homage to past struggles and indignities

2023 Indigenous Peoples Night Recap

On December 9, 2023, the Seattle Kraken hosted Indigenous Peoples Night presented by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.

Indigenous Peoples Night 2022

Recap: Indigenous Peoples Night 2022

Patch with a Purpose

Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe announce first-of-its-kind partnership to amplify tribal voices; includes jersey patch

Uplifting Community & Fostering Connection Through Indigenous Art

From the start, the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena have partnered with local Indigenous artists to tell their stories through murals, carvings, and sculptures. The latest work is featured on the upcoming December 1 warmup jersey.

Supporting 'Land and Peoples'

Kraken presents 'Land and Peoples Acknowledgement' statement at gathering of Native leaders, announces commissioned art for Kraken Community Iceplex and Climate Pledge Arena

Indigenous People Night 12/6/2021

Recap: Indigenous Peoples Night