Suquamish Tribe

What Suquamish Tribe does

The Suquamish Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribal government headquartered in Suquamish, Washington, on the Kitsap Peninsula along Agate Passage in the Puget Sound — the ancient site of Old-Man-House Village and the winter home of Chief Seattle. The Tribe operates a comprehensive governmental structure with 13+ departments including Health, Education (Chief Kitsap Academy), Fisheries, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Police & Courts, Human Services, Emergency Management, and the Family & Friends Center, serving enrolled tribal members across a range of cultural, educational, social, and public safety functions.

The Tribe's service portfolio is delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries and enterprises: Port Madison Enterprises (PME) oversees a broad economic development portfolio; Suquamish Seafoods markets seafood from Puget Sound waters; the Suquamish Museum preserves and shares tribal culture and heritage; the Suquamish Foundation administers grants and operates the Shellfish Hatchery Research Restoration Center; and Suquamish CARES extends innovative healthcare services to tribal members and neighboring community members. Cultural preservation programs include Lushootseed language instruction delivered online via Zoom and in person at the House of Awakened Culture.

The Tribe is funded through federal tribal programs, grants, and revenue from tribal enterprises; no pricing model applies to government services. Recent strategic actions include a July 2026 historic MOA with the U.S. Navy honoring treaty rights, selection for the National RTAP Community Rides Grant Program (March 2026), and ongoing expansion of healthcare, cultural, and community programming. Operating geographies are regional (Washington State), with civic engagement extending into Seattle.

Name

Suquamish Tribe

Legal name

Suquamish Tribe

Website

https://suquamish.nsn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Suquamish Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribal government headquartered in Suquamish, Washington, operating health, education, cultural preservation, natural resource, public safety, and economic development programs for enrolled tribal members and the broader Puget Sound community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Suquamish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Suquamish Tribe is a federally recognized Native American tribal government that operates comprehensive governmental, cultural, educational, natural resource, and economic development programs for its members. It delivers services across multiple departments including Health Division, Education, Fisheries, Cultural Resources, Museum, Family & Friends Center, Emergency Management, Police & Courts, and Human Services, while operating commercial enterprises such as Suquamish Seafoods and Port Madison Enterprises.

Product overview

The Suquamish Tribe operates a diverse portfolio of programs and services centered around tribal governance, cultural preservation, healthcare, and economic development. The main offerings include the Suquamish Museum (cultural heritage site), Suquamish CARES (healthcare solutions), Port Madison Enterprises (economic development businesses), Suquamish Seafoods (seafood products), Chief Kitsap Academy (tribal education), and the Suquamish Foundation (grants and shellfish restoration). These services collectively support the Tribe's goals of cultural preservation, community wellness, and sustainable economic growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Suquamish CARES: Innovative, reliable, and affordable health solutions program for tribal members and neighbors.
• Suquamish Museum
• Port Madison Enterprises (PME)
• Suquamish Seafoods
• Suquamish Foundation

Products and services

• Suquamish Museum
• Suquamish CARES
• Port Madison Enterprises (PME)
• Suquamish Seafoods
• Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA)
• Suquamish Foundation
• Health Division
• Fisheries Department
• Police & Courts
• Cultural Resources Department

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• U.S. NavyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026The Suquamish Tribe and U.S. Navy signed a historic agreement honoring tribal treaty rights while advancing naval readiness. This MOA represents a landmark partnership between the tribe and federal government.
• National RTAPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026National RTAP (Rural Transit Assistance Program), in partnership with CCAM-TAC, announced the Community Rides Grant Program. The program selected 13 rural and tribal community-based transit projects for funding totaling nearly $800,000 to support local transportation partnerships.
• Port Madison Enterprises (PME)coreOthersPort Madison Enterprises oversees a broad and dynamic portfolio that supports the Suquamish Tribe's vision for sustainable economic development. PME manages various tribal business ventures.
• Suquamish SeafoodscoreOthersSuquamish Seafoods is a tribal enterprise proud to provide the best quality seafood products from home waters of the Puget Sound.
• Chief Kitsap AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief Kitsap Academy (CKA) is the tribally-operated school providing education to Suquamish tribal youth. The academy hosts various community events including Coastal Jam, Christmas Spirit Week, and basketball games.
• SABGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABG (Substance Abuse Block Grant) partners with the Suquamish Tribe to sponsor the annual Suquamish Culture Camp, supporting traditional knowledge transfer and cultural education.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tulalip Tribes: Large federally recognized Washington tribal government operating Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip Bay, and a comprehensive government service structure. Highly comparable as a regional peer with diversified economic enterprises and treaty-rights-based governance.
• Puyallup Tribe of Indians: Federally recognized tribal government in the Puget Sound region with a comparable service portfolio including health, education, cultural programs, fisheries, and economic enterprises (Emerald Queen Casino). Closely aligned in scale and governance model.
• Squaxin Island Tribe: Coast Salish tribal government operating Little Creek Casino Resort and a shellfish hatchery (Squaxin Island Shellfish Hatchery) directly comparable to Suquamish's fisheries, hatchery, and gaming commission activities.
• Snoqualmie Tribe: Federally recognized Washington tribal government with cultural preservation programs, economic development enterprises, and a comparable service portfolio centered on tribal sovereignty and member services in the Puget Sound region.
• Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians: Federally recognized Washington tribal government operating tribal services including health, education, fisheries, and economic development enterprises (Angel of the Winds Casino). Similar scale and structural diversification as Suquamish.
• Nisqually Indian Tribe: Federally recognized Washington tribal government operating Red Wind Casino and a comprehensive tribal services portfolio including health, natural resources, and education programs analogous to Suquamish's structure.
• Makah Tribe: Federally recognized tribe on the Olympic Peninsula with treaty-based fishing rights and a cultural museum (Makah Museum), comparable to Suquamish's fisheries management and Suquamish Museum operations.
• Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe: Federally recognized Washington tribal government operating the Jamestown Health Clinic, 7 Cedars Casino, and similar tribal service programs. Comparable in scale and enterprise diversification.
• Lummi Nation: Federally recognized Coast Salish tribal government in northwest Washington with a similarly diversified portfolio of fisheries, natural resources, health, education, cultural preservation, and economic enterprises. Operates the Lummi Nation School and Lummi Fisheries, directly comparable to Suquamish's fisheries, museum, and Chief Kitsap Academy model.
• Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe: Federally recognized Coast Salish tribe in the Puget Sound region with similar size, government service structure, and shellfish hatchery operations comparable to Suquamish's Foundation-led shellfish restoration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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