The Duwamish Tribal Council

The Duwamish Tribal Council operates under our 1925 constitution.
(See past leadership below.)

• Cecile Hansen - Tribal Council Chairwoman, 1975 - present

• Paul Nelson - Councilman (Council Secretary)

• Roger Boddy - Councilman (Council Treasurer)

• John Boddy - Councilman

• James Rasmussen - Councilman

• Ken Workman - Councilman

• Tanya Treat - Councilperson

• Yvonne Griffin - Councilperson

Duwamish Tribal Council Email: DTCouncil@duwamishtribe.org

Duwamish Tribal Services - Board of DIrectors

Incorporated in 1983, the mission of Duwamish Tribal Services to promote the cultural, social, political and economic survival of Seattle’s first people, the Duwamish Tribe, to revitalize and preserve Duwamish culture, and to share Duwamish history and culture with all people.

General Contact Email: info@duwamishtribe.org

• Ken Workman - Board President

• Roger Boddy - Board Vice President

• Paul Nelson - Secretary/Treasurer

• Kristina Pearson - Executive Director

• Generoso Tandiama - Board Director

• James Rasmussen - Board Director

• John Boddy - Board Director

• Laurie Bohm - Board Director

• Gabriel De Los Angeles - Board Director

Duwamish Tribal Services Email: DTSBoard@duwamishtribe.org

PAST LEADERSHIP

Our leadership has remained unbroken since the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott:

• Chief Si'ahl (Seattle) 1840 - 1866

• Chief Kwee'akh'teed - 1855

• Chief Willam "Moses" 1856 - 1896

• Chief Willam Rogers 1896 - 1925

• Chief Charlie Sotiakum (Satiacum) 1896 - 1925

• The Honorable Peter James, Chair 1915 - 1947

• The Honorable George James, Chair 1947 - 1960

• The Honorable Henry Moses [ti'lasal], Chair 1960 - 1962

• The Honorable Ruth Scranton, Chair 1962 - 1966

• The Honorable Willard Bill Sr., Chair 1966 - 1975

• The Honorable Cecile Hansen, Chair 1975 - present