Puyallup Tribe honors the first fish — and opens a new longhouse
Members of The Puyallup Tribe of Indians gathered this spring to continue a tradition and celebrate a milestone. Tribal members…
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College, high school students exchange science, culture lessons
When groups of students from the University of Washington (UW) and Neah Bay High School spent a week together this…
Agreement: Dam operator will invest in salmon recovery
For the continued operation of three hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River, a settlement agreement between the public power company…
Foundry selected for Billy Frank Jr. statue
A highly anticipated next step in the development of statues honoring Billy Frank Jr. came to fruition in November. The…
Tribal leader explores fighting for treaty rights through lens of growing up on reservation
Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal member Ron Charles has co-authored a book focused on his tribe’s historic fight for their treaty…
Camas burn blends traditional knowledge, emerging science
For generations, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has had little access to the traditional food camas, and even less opportunity…
Changing course: Native foods are making a comeback
White pine, milkweed and the blossoms of fruit trees are a few lesser-known ingredients in Indigenous foods across North America.…
Book details tribal use of resources on Suquamish land
A new publication co-authored by a Suquamish elder and a local archaeologist sheds light on how tribal members traditionally used…
Salmon ceremonies celebrate, honor fishing as a way of life
Each spring, Northwest tribes mark the beginning of the fishing season with first salmon ceremonies and blessings of their fleets.…