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 salmon that sustain them, and protect the fishermen who procure…
Swinomish Tribe holds blessing of the fleet
[display_podcast] The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community held its annual Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony on Thursday. The celebration, marking the beginning of the fishing season, honors and…
Swinomish Blesses the Fleet
The Skagit Valley Herald covered the Swinomish Tribe's Blessing of the Fleet
SVH: Upper Skagit holds annual blessing
The Skagit Valley Herald (subscription required) covered the Upper Skagit Blessing of the Fleet:
While the Skagit River flowed swiftly under the Highway 9 bridge Friday, Upper Skagit tribal members held their annual blessing ceremony to keep fishermen safe.
Swinomish Blessing of the Fleet
The Skagit Valley Herald covered the Swinomish Tribe's annual Blessing of the Fleet. The full article is available online: Serving hundreds of pounds of crab, prawns, clams and Columbia River…