Squalli-absch, People of the Grass Country, People of the River, Nisqually Indian Tribe, we are strong, proud, resilient, and sovereign. We are connected to the past as we look to the future with optimism and confidence. We draw strength from Ta-co-bet our sacred mountain, our sacred river, and the natural world for our sustenance. We exercise our inherent rights to provide opportunities for our people, ensuring a safe, healthy, and happy place for all. We protect and conserve our natural resources and defend our treaty rights secured by our ancestors. Our economic base sustainably supports our tribal members and surrounding communities. Our elders pass on their wisdom and traditional ways to our youth. Our people work together to help each other thrive, perpetuating our home and culture now and for the next seven generations.