Mission Vision and Values

Tulalip Tribes Mission

Together we create a healthy and culturally vibrant community.

We gathered at Tulalip are one people.

We govern ourselves.

We will arrive at a time when each and every person has become most capable.

1. Story - Crane and Changer

We respect the community of our elders past and present, and pay attention to their good words.

luƛ̕təd is a keyword that means community of elders past and present.

2. Story - Her First Basket

We uphold and follow the teachings that come from our ancestors.

čalad is a keyword that means to follow, live up to.

3. Story - How Daylight was Stolen

It is valued work to uphold and serve our people.

q̓ič̓ syayus is a keyword that means how daylight was stolen.

4. Story - How We Got the Salmon Ceremony

We work hard and always try to do our best.

ƛ̕up̓aʔcut is the keyword that means how we got the salmon ceremony.

5. Story - Lifting Up the Sky

We show respect to every individual.

ʔəshigʷəd čəɬ is a keyword that means to follow, lifting up the sky.

6. Story - Mudswallow's House

We strengthen our people so that they may walk a good walk.

haʔɬ sʔibəš is a keyword that means Mudswallow's House.

7. Story - The Seal-Hunting Brothers

We do not gossip; we speak the truth.

təɬ ʔilid is a keyword that means speak the truth.