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Tag: Halibut

Makah Tribe Expands Traditional Halibut Hook Study

Makah Tribe Expands Traditional Halibut Hook Study

September 25, 2017October 2, 2017

For the past few years, the Makah Tribe has been conducting studies to compare the fishing performance of their traditional…

Historical fish hook draws community together

February 25, 2014

A fish hook has tied history, culture and the Makah community together in unexpected ways. The čibu·d (pronounced “cha bood”),…

Swinomish Tribe holds blessing of the fleet

May 22, 2009

[display_podcast] The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community held its annual Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony on Thursday. The…

Tribes Will Do Their Part For Groundfish

September 24, 2002

September 24, 2002 Coastal treaty tribes will be especially hard hit by the sharp reductions in groundfish harvests off the…

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