Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Discover Seattle’s Waterfront Through “To Our Teachers”

If your company is planning a convention, retreat, or corporate event in Seattle, “To Our Teachers” should be on your itinerary. This breathtaking installation spans three blocks along the waterfront and is one of Seattle’s most powerful public tributes to Indigenous history, art, and resilience.

Created by artist Oscar Tuazon, “To Our Teachers” features 22 sets of Douglas Fir house posts—a modern interpretation of Coast Salish longhouse architecture. Two carved poles serve as emotional anchors:

• “Looking at All Tomorrows” by Randi Purser of the Suquamish Tribe depicts a young Chief Sealth and honors Duwamish lineage.

• “Honoring Our Muckleshoot Warriors” by Tyson Simmons and Keith Stevenson uplifts strength and honor for Muckleshoot people.

These works invite reflection on the land’s original stewards while offering a contemporary canvas for storytelling. They’re not just art—they’re bridges between past and future, ideal for cultural walking tours, group activities, and meaningful team-building conversations.

🎯 Why Include This in Your Event Planning?

• Encourages cultural awareness and connection

• Walkable from key hotels and convention venues

• Ideal for guided waterfront experiences or self-led reflection

• Sparks dialogue and team bonding

📩 We can help plan your custom team-building and cultural tour experiences in Seattle. Whether you’re hosting 20 or 200, we’ll help you Discover Seattle in ways that educate, inspire, and unite.

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