Kelly Stonum at the Nisqually Valley News reports on the Nisqually winter chum run and the annual event to celebrate habitat restoration in Roy:
Chum salmon didn’t disappoint the public for their premiere appearance at Roy City Park.
Several salmon were spotted at the street crossing, within walking distance from the park during the Roy Salmon Homecoming, Saturday, Jan. 24.
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Treaty Indian Fisheries and Salmon Recovery dispels many of the myths about tribal fishing practices and explains why habitat loss and degradation is the single most significant factor contributing to…
Indian Country Today: Frank, Nisqually, is co-chairman of the Puget Sound Partnership, a governor-appointed panel charged with developing a plan to restore the health of Puget Sound by 2020. For…
SEATTLE (November 20, 2006) — The 2006 Seventh Generation Legacy Awards, sponsored by the Salmon Homecoming Alliance, were presented during the Salmon Homecoming Forum, held at the University of Washington on Thursday, Nov. 16. “This award provides an opportunity to acknowledge the great importance of team spirit between tribal and non-tribal communities, particularly in the pursuit of environmental protection and natural resource management,” said Salmon Homecoming Alliance President Gerald James. The name of the award reflects the tribal tradition of basing decisions made today on the impacts they will have on descendants seven generations from now.
There were a few stories over the weekend about chum salmon making it back to Muck Creek in the Nisqually River watershed, due to efforts by volunteers and the Nisqually…
OLYMPIA (September 21, 2005) — When Katrina swept over the southern U.S., leaving tens of thousands of people homeless in its wake a few weeks ago, tribes across the country swung into gear to help provide whatever relief and support they could to our brothers and sisters in the South.
The National Congress of American Indians organized a nationwide fund-raising effort. The National Indian Gaming Association, coordinating with NCAI through its Spirit of Sovereignty Foundation, committed to raising a minimum of $1 million for the cause. The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin dispatched fire crews to fight fires, distribute food and unload trucks. Dozens of other tribes throughout the country have raised tens of thousands of dollars, sent school supplies, opened tribal homes, tribal buildings and even casinos to help shelter refugees and support aid programs. The Fort Belknap Tribes of Montana even committed to send the meat of 10 bison to the demolished region. Numerous Northwest Tribes and tribal organizations such as the Potlatch Foundation in Seattle, Salmon Homecoming and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians are also pitching in as best they can, with funding, direct support and prayer ceremonies. Just as they have consistently done over the years, tribal members have readily stepped forward to help ease the suffering of the needy.
SEATTLE (Sept. 5, 2002) -- Recipients for the 2002 Seventh Generation Legacy Award have been named by the Salmon Homecoming Alliance. The awards will be presented Friday at 7 p.m.,…