Video: Treaty tribes honor first salmon, bless fishermen
In the Pacific Northwest, many treaty Indian tribes hold First Salmon Ceremonies and Blessings of the Fleet to honor the…
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Lummi Nation honors first salmon
The Lummi Nation held its First Salmon Ceremony yesterday. The Bellingham Herald covered it and has a photo gallery. From…
Video: Lummi Nation Celebrates First Salmon Ceremony
Each spring, the Lummi Nation honors the first salmon harvested by tribal fishermen. The 2011 First Salmon Ceremony was held…
Stillaguamish Tribe’s canoe debuts at First Salmon Ceremony
The Stillaguamish Tribe celebrated its First Salmon Ceremony on Saturday. A highlight of the event was a shovel-nosed canoe, carved…