Council Island

Tribal Wilderness and Diplomacy

You don’t have to leave the metroplex borders to get a taste of the culture and history of the Native American Nations; it’s available right in the heart of Seattle on Council Island, situated in Lake Washington. The Treaty of Denver ceded the island to the newly formed Native American Nations in 2018, and it now serves as an embassy and tribal enclave in the Seattle Metroplex. The Salish-Shidhe Council also maintains the island as a nature preserve, allowing visitors to enjoy the unspoiled wilderness alongside displays of Native American culture. Visitors’ passes and tour information are available through the Grand Council Lodge.

> Visiting Council Island may not be as involved as getting a blue ticket to go into Salish-Shidhe territory, but don’t make the mistake of thinking you can just waltz in and out and go wherever you want. The whole island is a foreign embassy, and tribal law applies there. The Council personnel take security seriously; as an enclave in the midst of a potentially hostile foreign power, they don’t have much choice.
> Mika