Peter Boome

Creative Work and Creative Problem Solving

While a website that brings together art and law may seem unusual, it reflects the full scope of Peter Boome’s work and experience.

Peter Boome is a Coast Salish artist and a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe in Washington State. His work is recognized for its vibrant storytelling and striking visual language, and he is best known for his masterful serigraphs. Through his work, Peter preserves and shares cultural narratives, bringing Coast Salish perspectives to broader audiences.

In addition to serigraphs, his work includes original paintings, carvings, and large-scale public murals. His pieces explore themes of identity, spirituality, and connection to the natural world. As a muralist, his work serves not only as personal expression but as a communal contribution, engaging viewers and fostering a deeper understanding of Coast Salish people and culture.

Peter’s professional work in tribal justice is equally distinguished. He has served as an Associate Judge for the Tulalip Tribes and the Nisqually Tribe, and as a pro tem judge for the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe. He is a highly sought-after mediator with over seventeen years of experience and has conducted hundreds of mediations across a wide range of matters.

Peter practices primarily in Indian Country and is the creator of the mediation court Yehaw’, which is codified and practiced within the Tulalip Court system. He has also served as the presiding judge for Healing to Wellness Courts at both Tulalip and Nisqually, with Tulalip recognized as a National Mentor Court.

At Nisqually, Peter established multiple therapeutic court programs, including Healing to Wellness, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence treatment courts. Through this work, hundreds of participants have engaged in programs designed to support meaningful and lasting change.

Peter holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law, a Master of Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College, a Bachelor of Arts from Evergreen, and an Associate of Arts from Northwest Indian College.