Duwamish
Americannoun
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Duwamish
plural
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Duwamish
First recorded in 1855–60 in reference to the Duwamish River; from Lushootseed Dxʷdəwʔabš, Dkhʷ'Duw'Absh “People Inside the Bay” (Elliott Bay), a self-designation
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Vera Giampietro and her 7-year-old daughter Ruby were taking a second to rest alongside the Longhouse after joining the March at the Duwamish stop.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
Approaching the Duwamish Waterway Park on 10th Avenue South, marchers carried signs, Palestinian flags and white kites.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
Climate-themed “Sea Change Within Us” in 2019 included a large-scale installation and commissioned music incorporating interviews with scientists and a Duwamish tribal leader.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
Burien Transit Center is the endpoint for six routes: RapidRide H to White Center and Seattle, the F from Renton, the local 131 and 132 from Duwamish Valley, 161 from Kent and 165 from Auburn.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
“We’re Suquamish and Duwamish, actually. Just like Chief Seattle. He signed the Treaty of Point Elliott on behalf of both tribes.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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