A sacred space is “where our ancestral heritage can be brought to life and practiced, revitalized, and thrive,” says Nadine Philp, Chief Seattle Club’s development coordinator says.

In our ancestral tradition, the people, land, animals and plants are inseparable — we all share the same spirit. This respect for the natural world is what we’re working to restore.

Chief Seattle reminds us that “we do not own the land.” We should be good stewards of the land. The proposed wetland setbacks are considered “bare minimum” and yet there is wringing of the ...