Cecile Hansen. Chairwoman. Duwamish Tribe. Chief Seattle descendant.

Cecile Hansen. Photo: Madeline Crowley ©

I’m talking with Cecile Hansen, Chairperson and Activist for the Duwamish people and their rights at their Longhouse. First though, I should state the obvious, not only is Seattle named for the Duwamish Chief but without the gifts of the tribe to the first white settlers, the city would not even exist as it did. And the Central Area was a part of their territory. 

This interview has been edited and condensed.

This interview is now available in the book, We Lived Here, published by Chin Music Press: https://chinmusicpress.bigcartel.com/product/we-lived-here-stories-from-seattle-s-central-area

Duwamish Longhouse. Photo: Madeline Crowley

I will include a link to the Duwamish Tribe link where people can contribute to the legal fight.

Photo from Collection Duwamish Longhouse

Chief Seattle Photo : E.M. Sammis

Duwamish Longhouse, Main Room. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Canoe & Carving. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse, Main Room, Ceiling. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse, Main Room, Detail. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Floor, Detail. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Floor, Detail. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Main Room, Post, Detail. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Loom. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Wall, Detail. Photo: Madeline Crowley

Duwamish Longhouse. Lighting. Photo: Madeline Crowley

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