Seattle (c. 1780~86 – June 7, 1866; Lushootseed: siʔaɬ, IPA: [ˈsiʔaːɬ]; usually styled as Chief Seattle) was a leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples. A leading figure among his people, he …

Jan 18, 2003 · Chief Seattle, or si?al in his native Lushootseed language, led the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes as the first Euro-American settlers arrived in the greater Seattle area in the 1850s.

My words are like the stars that never change. Whatever Seattle says, the great chief at Washington can rely upon with as much certainty as he can upon the return of the sun or the seasons. The white …

Among the Indians of the Pacific Northwest, perhaps none is as well known as Chief Seattle, who left the earth 130 years ago. Called Sealth by his native Suquamish tribe, the chief’s fame largely rests …

Chief Seattle or Sealth (Lushootseed: siʔaɬ) (c. 1786 – June 7, 1866) was a leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish Native American tribes in what is now Washington state.

Nov 17, 2025 · Seattle (born c. 1790, Oregon region [now Seattle, Wash., U.S.]—died June 7, 1866, Port Madison Reservation, Wash.) was the chief of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and other Puget …

Chief Seattle (more correctly known as Seathl) was a Susquamish chief who lived on the islands of the Puget Sound. As a young warrier, Chief Seattle was known for his courage, daring and leadership.

Feb 20, 2018 · Someone who has taken a huge step toward giving the dead a voice and recognizing the essential connections between our city building and native roots is Seattle historian David Buerge, …

Chief Seattle was a prominent leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century. He is best known for his eloquent speeches and his role in the Treaty of …

Jul 1, 2015 · Chief Seattle gave a famous speech in December 1854 in what is now downtown Seattle, when he was in his late fifties or early sixties. The only known version of it comes from the pen of Dr. …