The Suquamish Tribe held its 95th annual Chief Seattle Days over the weekend.
The three-day festival included a powwow, pageant and canoe races. A memorial service was held at Chief Seattle's gravesite.
The tribe recently celebrated the return of the former home of Chief Seattle. The tribe will manage Old Man House State Park as part of the state system.
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Suquamish Tribe - http://www.suquamish.nsn.us
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Suquamish Tribe celebrates Chief Seattle Days
Monday, August 22, 2005
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