Duwamish Tribe Heron’s Nest Celebration

We would be honored if you would join the Duwamish Tribe, Heron’s Nest and Shared Spaces Foundation to celebrate this historic event; the return of 3.5 acres of ancestral land to the Duwamish Tribe. We are excited to host this intertribal and international event to share culture, traditional games, food and fun!

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 11:00am-4:00pm (Blessing & Lunch starts at 12:00, program starts at 1:00)

Location: The Heron’s Nest - 4818 Puget Way SW. Seattle, WA 98106

Registration requested: Free - https://tinyurl.com/yr386cn5

There will be something for everyone! Enjoy salmon cooked using traditional methods. Observe and participate in traditional games such as Stick Game and Bone Game. Learn about the special plants that call this land their home on a guided plant walk. Make some art to take home to remember this historic event at our crafting tables. Celebrate our intertribal connections by witnessing Storytelling, Song & Dance. This event is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture as part of the 2026 World Cup Community Celebrations.

History:

The Heron’s Nest landback project was created in 2020 by community for the benefit of the Duwamish Tribe and the broader Duwamish River Valley community. Over the last few years the community has come together to work on the land and learn; creating art and lasting bonds. The Heron’s Nest serves community from ALL of Seattle’s neighborhoods. People come to learn and volunteer in the urban forest, the urban gardens and join in on open arts nights. Community has made Heron’s Nest what it is today, and Duwamish is very excited to host an event that will be able to celebrate this important milestone with them - the gifting of ancestral land from Shared Spaces Foundation.