Tribal Sovereignty & The Next Generation

Seattle CityClub’s November Civic Cocktail explores tribal sovereignty, governance and the next generation of Native civic leadership.

The evening begins with a conversation about what tribal sovereignty means in practice. Our panel will examine how current systems work and what Washingtonians should understand about tribal authority and representation today.

The second half turns to Native youth and emerging leaders who are already participating in civic life. We’ll explore how younger Native voices are engaging with public institutions, what issues are shaping their participation, and how they envision the future of Indigenous leadership in the Pacific Northwest.

Together, the conversations will look at how Native civic power is exercised today and how a new generation is helping shape what comes next.

Panelists and Moderator

• Panelists: To be Named
• Moderator: Colleen Eckhawk, CEO, Community Roots Housing and Community Leader

Program Schedule

5:30 p.m. Lite bites and networking (at High Tide on the first floor)
6:30 p.m. Program begins (at venue space on the second floor)
8:00 p.m. Program concludes

Tickets

$40 | Adults

$15 | Students and Seniors

Reduced-price tickets are available for guests experiencing financial hardship to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation. Please email cityclub@seattlecityclub.org to learn more.

Networking

Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early, grab a bite, and engage with fellow civic enthusiasts! From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy lite bites (included with your ticket) and connect with the Seattle CityClub community before the evening's conversation begins. Sip on a craft cocktail or mocktail and engage in meaningful discussions before settling in for an evening of insight and engagement.

Event information:

• The event will be held in-person at The Collective Seattle in the South Lake Union neighborhood
• Doors open at The Collective Seattle at 5:30 p.m. for networking on the first floor
• The formal program begins at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor
• Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available.
• Parking: Street parking may be available, and a parking garage (for paid parking) is located under The Collective via the alley off Harrison.
• Bus/transit routes nearby: The C Line and bus routes 8, 40 and 62 run nearby. See King County Metro Planner to find your route.

About Civic Cocktail

Civic Cocktail connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region. Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be friendly, fun, and fascinating. Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our Dialogue Across Differences initiative. We hope you can join in person, where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations.

About Seattle CityClub

Since 1980, Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives.

About The Collective

The Collective Seattle is a urban basecamp for the mind, body and soul. A vibrant, Members-only community in the heart of South Lake Union that merges dynamic space, active Members, neat programs and craveable food and beverage offerings.

Thanks to our Civic Cocktail Sponsor

Event Photography & Media Notice

Seattle CityClub may photograph or record portions of this event for educational and promotional use. By attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in event photography or video.

Photography of minors: Seattle CityClub takes the photography of children seriously. Official event photographers will follow organization guidelines regarding minors, and we ask attendees to be respectful and obtain permission from a parent or guardian before photographing children who are not part of their group.

Only authorized photographers may take professional photography or video at the event. Personal photography and social media sharing are welcome, but recording full presentations or disrupting the event is not permitted.

Seattle CityClub reserves the right to use event photography and video for promotional and educational purposes.