By the early 1800s, the tribes were in flux, likely rebuilding and restructuring communities. But early explorers, trappers, soldiers and missionaries brought diseases that quickly decimated the native population. For generations, the region’s natural resources-marine waters, tidelands, rich forests, freshwater creeks, lakes and rivers-sustained the tribes of Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish and related bands. The history of the Tulalip Tribes is the story of people and place, its ancient past remaining today in stories, language and art. “We respect the community of our elders past and present, and pay attention to their good words.” -Tulalip Tribes Value Statement. It was funded by Tulalip Charitable Contributions. It was written by Margaret Riddle, curated by Priscilla Long, with maps by Marie McCaffrey. This tour combines a look at both the history and present-day enterprise of the Tulalip Tribes.
