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According to the University of Washington, the Duwamish people have lived in western Washington since the end of the last glacial period (8000BCE).

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“The Duwamish People” | University of Washington

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Start reading this text on Manifold at the University of Washington

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Forced to cede their land by Isaac Stevens, Chief Seattle of the Duwamish was illegitimately designated as the leader of nearly everyone who lived on the Black River and coerced to sign the treaty. A reservation was not designated for the Duwamish under the treaty.

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In 1893, white arsonists burned Herring's House, the final Duwamish longhouse on the river.

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The draining of Lake Washington and subsequent construction of the Ballard Locks in 1916 caused the Black River to disappear, forever affecting the Duwamish's access to salmon and fishing. They were forced to move out to continue procuring food, and this diaspora is utilized to prevent federal recognition.

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A Glass Half Full: Native Americans & The Ship Canal

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This video tells the story of how Native American Tribes in the Seattle area were affected by the building of the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal in 1917.

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In 1979, Judge Boldt ruled that the Duwamish tribe did not include descendants from the signatories of the Point Elliot Treaty.

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Benefits Affirmed for Federally Recognized Tribes

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Benefits Affirmed for Federally Recognized Tribes

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In 1974, a federal judge affirmed fishing rights for those that signed the Steven's treaties. In 1988, Congress allowed gambling on tribal lands. This established important benefits for the Duwamish that they would gain with Federal recognition, upping the stakes.

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Under the Clinton administration in 2001, the Duwamish became officially federally recognized due to questionable actions by Michael Anderson. However, the recognition only lasted two days and was promptly reversed under the Bush administration in 2002.

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Federal Acknowledgement — Duwamish Tribe

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WE ARE STILL HERE. We are the People of the Inside, dxʷdəwʔabš, the Duwamish Tribe. We are the first people of Seattle and Greater King County.

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Duwamish Tribe Federal Recognition Rescinded

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Duwamish Tribe Federal Recognition Rescinded

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Just two days after receiving federal recognition, the Duwamish tribe's status was revoked and placed on hold under the Bush administration. Their recognition was later denied in the fall.

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Under the Obama administration, the Duwamish tribe restarted their petition for federal recognition. Unfortunately, the Obama administration ruled that they did not have a proven long-term residence and that the petitions were not the proven ancestors of the Duwamish tribe. Attempts to appeal the decision in 2019 were denied.

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Duwamish Tribe gets another chance at recognition

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Duwamish Tribe gets another chance at recognition

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In February of 2025, a U.S. District Court judge released a ruling allowing the Duwamish tribe to receive another chance at gaining federal recognition. This time, their consideration will be under newer, more favorable rules.

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