Tribes in Washington State place a high priority on enhancing and preserving their rich and vibrant cultures, which have thrived in this region for thousands of years. Thriving tribal communities with arts and culture are critically important.
Tribes are working to ensure native culture continues to be an integral part of our regional identity, for the benefit of American Indians and non-Indians alike. This is achieved by investing in tribal community building efforts such as museums, art and cultural centers, elder programs, school programs, song and dance, language programs, carving and weaving, and restoring traditional foods and medicine programs. |