Muckleshoot

Alterra Mountain Company Celebrates Art & Culture of the Mountains With Forward Stance Studio

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Today, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio , which began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.

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  • Today, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio , which began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.
  • Each destination was asked to identify conversations they wanted to facilitate within their community through an on-site public art installation.
  • For more information on each art installation and future projects from Forward Stance Studio, please visit https://www.alterramtn.co/forward-stance-studio .
  • Guests headed to Blue Mountain this winter will encounter a captivating public art installation that encapsulates a deep appreciation and celebration of Indigenous cultures and communities.

Renowned Visual Storyteller Matika Wilbur Unveils a New Multi-Media Installation, “The Salmon People,” at Climate Pledge Arena

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken and Smartsheet are proud to present “The First Residence,” a new residency program for Native American artists at Climate Pledge Arena.

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  • Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken and Smartsheet are proud to present “The First Residence,” a new residency program for Native American artists at Climate Pledge Arena.
  • The residency’s first exhibition, “The Salmon People,” was curated by Matika Wilbur in collaboration with renowned Puyallup artist Shaun Peterson.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230216005669/en/
    "The Salmon People" was curated by Matika Wilbur for The First Residence, the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena’s first artist residency sponsored by Smartsheet.
  • We could not be more proud to give Matika Wilbur the space to imagine Coast Salish representation at Climate Pledge Arena.

Muckleshoot Casino Marks Historic Milestone with Topping Off of Hotel Tower

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

AUBURN, Wash., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To a resounding cheer, the final steel beam for Muckleshoot Casino's highly anticipated resort tower was hoisted into place on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Auburn, Washington.

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  • Hundreds of onlookers, from Tribal leadership and casino executives to community partners and construction workers, witnessed the milestone which included a blessing and cultural dance of celebration.
  • "Under the stewardship of the Muckleshoot Tribe, we're creating a resort destination where memories will be made," stated Muckleshoot Casino Chief Executive Officer John James.
  • "Our commanding hotel tower, already drawing regional attention with its proud silhouette against the skyline, will be a beacon for the exceptional.
  • The addition of a dynamic resort experience to Muckleshoot Casino exemplifies the Muckleshoot Tribe's commitment and dedication to developing unmatched destinations."

DGAP-News: COMCAST INSTALLS FREE WIFI FOR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN SEATTLE

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Comcast announced today it has installed free WiFi access for members of the Native American community in Seattle.

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  • Comcast announced today it has installed free WiFi access for members of the Native American community in Seattle.
  • As part of its ongoing Lift Zones program, the free WiFi was activated at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center and Labateyah Youth Home in Seattle.
  • 'These Lift Zones are part of our commitment to offer free resources and WiFi access further closing this divide for the Native American community.
  • Additionally, Comcast is actively working with several Native American communities in Washington on further investments and additional Lift Zone sites.