Northwest Coast Canoe Center
Type: Museums
Owner: United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Phone: 206-285-4425
Designation*: N/A
Built: N/A
Location: 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle
Hours: Contact owner
Admission: Contact owner

*DOE=Designated eligible; NR=National Register of Historic Places; NHL=National Historic Landmark; WHR=Washington Heritage Register; City=Local city; County=Local county; N/A=Not applicable

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Before the arrival of Anglo-Europeans in the 19th century, Puget Sound’s native peoples navigated the waters in cedar canoes, harvesting salmon, clams, mussels, beaver, and sea mammals. Their culture and life was dependent on water for food, travel, gatherings, tribal celebrations, clothing and trade. United Indians of All Tribes Foundation will celebrate this heritage with its Northwest Coast Canoe Center, planned for Lake Union Park in the next few years.

Working in partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, United Indians will construct the Center to include a longhouse and canoe carving shed to demonstrate, educate and share the rich traditions of native people and the offerings of mother earth for a sustained way of life. Artists will display master design and carving skills on canoes, paddles and masks. Canoes will also be stored in the Canoe House and traditionally launched into Lake Union. The Longhouse will showcase traditional weaving, basket making, and painting, as well as feature interactive displays.