This program is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email our Community Programs Manager, Evan Bue, [email protected].
Join us for an evening exploration of Seattle’s Indigenous history with Owen L. Oliver, as Historic Seattle proudly hosts the UW Indigenous Walking Tour.
This event is not only an opportunity to explore the beautiful campus during the quiet season, but also an opportunity to engage with the ongoing efforts to honor and acknowledge Seattle’s Indigenous history.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a UW graduate, or a local Seattleite who’s curious about our city’s rich tapestry of cultures, the UW Indigenous Walking Tour promises to be a highlight of your summer.
About the Tour Guide:
Owen L. Oliver (Quinault / Isleta Pueblo) comes from the people of the Lower Columbia River, Salish Sea, and Southwest Pueblos. He grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska and Seattle where in 2021 he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in American Indian Studies and Political Science. Through these disciplines he’s been able to create and manage projects that range from community work, art, education, and influence on local and federal policy. His work is concentrated in Indigenous education and cultural representation, a path that he’s learned from his connection to Tribal Canoe Journeys.
In Seattle, Owen has worked with the Office of Planning and Community Development, Seattle Aquarium, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, and Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Outside of Seattle, Owen currently serves as the secretary for the Center for Native American Youth Advisory Board where he manages youth programming and event building for the Champions of Change program and regularly works with the University of British Columbia. In his free time, Owen enjoys trail running, writing about nature, and cooking seafood for his family and friends.
Event Details:
Limited spots are available, and all registrants will receive an exact meeting location via email within 72 hours of the program date. If you register for the tour and cannot attend, please let us know so we can open the spot to someone else.
A Note on Distance and Terrain:
The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles of distance and is ADA accessible.