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Native American Heritage Month is an observance in November dedicated to celebrating the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. It serves as a time to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these communities and to honor their rich history and ongoing influence.

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OFF THE REZ CAFE

  • Seattle’s first Native-owned café/food truck serving Indigenous cuisine: frybread, bison, wild rice bowls, etc.

EIGTH GENERATION

  • Owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe. 

  • Retail brand offering Native-designed blankets, jewelry, art and home goods; “Inspired Natives, not Native-inspired.”

STEINBRUECK NATIVE GALLERY

  • Gallery specializing in Northwest Coast Indigenous art; features First Nations artists

SACRED CIRCLE GALLERY & GIFT SHOP

  • Located at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation’s site: 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle. 

  • Gift shop offering Native-made consignment items: art, books, clothing, home goods.

EMMETT WATSON'S OYSTER BAR

  • In 2024, Brian Trask (Oglala Lakota) became the owner of Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar, a historic restaurant in Pike Place Market designated as Seattle’s first oyster bar. Since taking over, Brian has made a powerful change—sourcing clams, salmon, and most oysters from Indigenous suppliers, with a goal to eventually source all food products locally.

THE RAVEN'S NEST

  • Indigenous-owned business located in Pike Place Market; sells handmade sculptural art and jewelry etc

Events & Programs for Native American Heritage 

Native Art Market at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation / Daybreak Star: A curated exhibition & marketplace of Indigenous artisans showcasing handmade art, jewelry, woodcraft, etc. Daybreak Star

 

Exhibitions at the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture: For Native American Heritage Month the museum features a new exhibit “Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving” and other programs. Burke Museum

 

Every day is a free museum day at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Free parking is available. Goodwill donations are welcome. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Duwamish Tribe Longhouse

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