Tribes’ spring ceremonies honor, protect Northwest salmon
Each year, many tribes in the Northwest host salmon ceremonies as a way of communing with the fish populations that…
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Tribal nonprofit educates community about traditional resources
Led by Nooksack tribal member Jenny Roberts, a group of mostly tribal members ventured into the tribe’s forested homelands near…
Cedar’s Power Comes Through Each Part of Preparing to Weave
“Cedar has healing power – so wear it.” These words from Skokomish tribal weaver Bruce Miller always echo in Hanford…
Swinomish Tribe Studies Effect of Climate Change on Community, Culture
Climate change threatens not only the environment, but also tribal communities whose culture, livelihood and identities depend on natural resources.…
North Kitsap Herald: Tribal Canoe Journey to Bella Bella Begins
The North Kitsap Herald posted an article about area tribes kicking off the journey to Bella Bella, British Columbia for…
PDN: Hazel Sampson, oldest Klallam-speaking member, walks on
Hazel Sampson, the oldest native speaker of the Klallam language, died Feb. 4, at 103. She was one of the…
Suquamish Tribe provides cedar bark harvest opportunity
With a small ax and carving knife, Port Gamble elder and master carver Gene Jones Sr. deftly removes a 1-foot…