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Mayor announces more than $9 million for Indigenous programs after Tribal Nations summit, council members describe commitments
Summary
Seattle leaders said the mayor announced over $9 million in investments for Indigenous-led organizations at a Tribal Nations summit; council members described specific allocations including $1.8 million for a residential treatment center and $7 million toward a tribal interpretive center and waterfront operations.
At a Sept. 22 Seattle City Council briefing, council members who attended a Tribal Nations summit said the mayor announced more than $9 million in new investments for Indigenous-led organizations and projects, and council members described several specific allocations and next steps.
Council member Tammy Juarez, who detailed the summit during the briefing, said the investments included $1.8 million “which will be a 92‑bed residential treatment facility offering expanded behavioral health services rooted in cultural traditions” for the Thunderbird treatment center and a $7 million designation for a tribal interpretive center and waterfront operations tied to a memorandum of understanding with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.…
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