Seahawks Host Muckleshoot Tribe For Blessing Ceremony At Lumen Field 

The bronze canoe features five seats, that sit two people in each for a total of 10 people. The canoe also has paddles that are facing upright towards the sky, which Stevenson explains is a sign to communicate visually that the tribe is coming with goodwill and friendship.

“This special canoe will not only inspire our fans,” said Zack Hensley, VP of Operations and general manager of Lumen Field. “But also educate them on the important history of the Pacific Northwest region and the significance of these lands overall.”

The canoe is the latest piece of artwork installed in the plaza. In 2023, a mural featuring bright, vibrant colors showcasing the rich cultural history of the Muckleshoot Tribe and the significance of its people, land and water, and new stair railing art, featuring traditional Salish fish designs to represent a school of salmon swimming upstream were unveiled.

This newest piece of artwork highlights the long-standing partnership between the Seahawks and the Muckleshoot Tribe.

Sam Obrovac, a Muckleshoot artist said, “I fully appreciate the fact that opportunities like these create visibility for all of us and for our culture, for a living culture to be witnessed, for what it was in the past, what it is currently, what it’s evolving into and the three strings that tie together that past, present and future.”