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Cultural Events 2006

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Powwows 2006

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Native American Culture & Powwows Galleries

15th Annual Salmon Homecoming, 2007 : The Salmon Homecoming celebration took place Friday-Sunday, September 7-9 at Seattle's Waterfront Park. The Salmon Homecoming Alliance has the objective to provide opportunities for tribal and non-tribal communities to come together in a positive atmosphere, learn from one another, and explore ways to support cooperative spirit in salmon restoration and protection. This year the celebrations included cultural presentations, such as Northwest traditional gatherings, Pow Wows and Cedar Canoe events. Booths featured environmental and educational outreach activities and information as well as wonderful vendors selling Native crafted art. As always, there was a salmon bake as well. For more information see: http://www.salmonhomecoming.com/ These photos are a sampling of the activities that took place on September 8 and 9.

15th Annual Salmon Homecoming, 2007

The Salmon Homecoming celebration took place Friday-Sunday, September ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2008 11:37am PST

United Indians of All Tribes: Community Lunch Honoring Our Elders : On February 24, 2008, a lunch to honor our elders at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Special honorees: Alice Tu and former Elders' Program Director Laura Wong-Whitebear. The event included a salmon lunch, a performance by Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc (Aztec dancing) and Bingo! For more about United Indians of All Tribes: http://unitedindians.org/about.html

United Indians of All Tribes: Community Lunch Honoring Our Elders

On February 24, 2008, a lunch to honor our elders at the Daybreak Star ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2008 5:34pm PST

The Gift of an Honor Pole from the Tlingit People of Klawock : On August 25, 2007 at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA: The Tlingit People of Klawock present the gift of an Honor Pole to Saaduuts and the Watson-Peele Family. The History of the Honor Pole: Bob Peele, also known as Saaduuts, started a canoe around 2000 as a gift to Jan Peele, the mother of his children. Jan Peele’s desire was that the canoe should be gifted to Klawock families in memory of her father and mother, Harry & Maxine Watson. The Klawock families returned the gift of the totem for balance, and in gratitude for the gift of the canoe. The canoe was carved by the young people of Klawock with the support of their families and Elders. The pole was raised at the Center for Wooden Boats because there it could be on permanent display at a location where the pubic can enjoy it. This is also the location where Saaduuts does his canoe carving. As a result of the gifts of the Watson and Peele families as well as the gift of the Klawock people, all of Seattle can now enjoy the wonderful totem pole. It is a rich example of the culture, history and values of Native Alaskan people.

The Gift of an Honor Pole from the Tlingit People of Klawock

On August 25, 2007 at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA: The ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2007 11:23pm PST

A Gourd Dance to Honor Veterans & Service People : On Sunday October 21st at the Daybreak Star Center, United Indians hosted a Gourd Dance in honor of Veterans and others who have and continue to give their life and energy in Service to the People and Mother Earth. The Gourd Dance songs were sung by the Coyote Soldier Boys Drum. This was a powerful spiritual event. For more about United Indians see: http://www.unitedindians.com/

A Gourd Dance to Honor Veterans & Service People

On Sunday October 21st at the Daybreak Star Center, United Indians hos ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2007 11:04pm PST

Burke Museum Northwest Clan Pole Raising October 2007 : The Burke Museum hosted a ceremony in the Burke courtyard, for the raising of a modest nine foot Northwest Coast Clan post. This Northwest Coast Clan pole was carved aboard the SS Universe Explorer, in celebration of World Explorer Cruises’ twenty-fifth anniversary. It was carved by Wayne F. Hewson, Tsimshian, and painted by Toni Hewson, Blackfeet/Choctaw, and David R. Boxley, Tsimshian. Installation courtesy of World Explorer Cruises and the family of Borghild Giese, honoring her 25 years as a Burke Museum docent. Several Northwest dance groups performed to celebrate this event. About the Burke Museum: http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/

Burke Museum Northwest Clan Pole Raising October 2007

The Burke Museum hosted a ceremony in the Burke courtyard, for the rai ...

Updated: Nov 04, 2007 3:38pm PST

Honor Day 2007: Hoop of the Artist : Arising from the heart and vision of Native North American Indian women with the support of all people, Honor Day has become a world movement and celebration. Honor Day belongs to the indigenous roots of all people. Honor Day is a day to honor the many contributions made by American Indian peoples while imparting HONOR on all who participate. Of more then 25 federally recognized holidays there is not one for Native American Indians. For more about honor day: http://honorday.org/

Honor Day 2007: Hoop of the Artist

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Updated: Sep 15, 2007 10:44am PST

Paddle to Lummi : 2007 Tribal Canoe Journey : The Canoe Journey is a time of healing, hope, happiness, honor and hospitality. The Journey began with nine canoes as the Paddle to Seattle in 1989. In 2006, the Paddle to Muckleshoot hosted more than 60 canoes and over 40,000 participants. Last year, canoes came from as far as St.Paul Island, Alaska and the Grand Ronde Tribe in Oregon, traveling the routes of ancestral highways. The Journey seeks to honor the centuries-old custom of transport, harvest and trade by the Coast Salish tribes, many who traveled the waters to meet and gather for festivities. Relationships are strengthened, family ties are renewed and young and old gather together during this drug and alcohol free event. This year, on July 30th, 2007, Canoe Families from around the Northwest Coast came together at the Lummi Nation. On this day Lummi Nation celebrated its first potlatch since 1937. In the spirit of the tl’aneq’ (potlatch or gathering), Lummi welcomed each canoe family to the shores of the Lummi Nation with utmost hospitality. Lummi Nation Elders believe that through canoe-pulling, perfect harmony and balance are achieved. This is schelangen, the Lummi way of life. For more about the canoe journey and about the Lummi Nation see: http://www.paddletolummi.com/Home_new.html On behalf of the Honor Foundation (see: http://honorday.org/ ) it was our pleasure to photograph this event. All of our photos are now loaded; enjoy. Don’t forget Honor Day on August 20, 2007 at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, a chance to fulfill the cherished dreams of our Elders – this year is the Hoop of the Sky, or Year of the Artist.

Paddle to Lummi : 2007 Tribal Canoe Journey

The Canoe Journey is a time of healing, hope, happiness, honor and hos ...

Updated: Aug 06, 2007 6:33pm PST

Sailing to Reconciliation : On Tuesday August 14, 2007, a greeting ceremony at Lake Union. Representatives of local area tribes met with the tall ship Lady Washington in a symbolic effort to reconcile past conflicts between natives and early settlers in Washington.

Sailing to Reconciliation

On Tuesday August 14, 2007, a greeting ceremony at Lake Union. Repres ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2007 11:17pm PST

United Indians of All Tribes : These photos are from a June 5, 2007 meeting at United Indians of All Tribes wherein concerned parties gathered to discuss strategies to address the Native homelessness epidemic.

United Indians of All Tribes

These photos are from a June 5, 2007 meeting at United Indians of All ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2008 7:13am PST

A Canoe for Steve Philipp, Designed by Saaduuts : The late Steve Philipp was a boatbuilder, fisherman, teacher, musician and story teller. He also had a great respect and passion for native culture, especially canoe carving. After his passing, Dick and Colleen Wagner and Haida native Saaduuts decided to build a canoe honoring Steve's memory. The Haida people of Hydaberg, Alaska began with gifting an ancient red cedar log to Saaduuts, the Seattle Department of Parks provided the carving shed and Saaduuts designed and supervised the many volunteers who built the canoe. The canoe was carried to Lake Union and entered the water for its first voyage on the opening day of the Center for Wooden Boat's annual Wooden Boat Festival on June 30, 2007. For more about the Center and this project, see: http://www.cwb.org/BoatFest2007.htm and http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/hahn/84604_hahn29.shtml

A Canoe for Steve Philipp, Designed by Saaduuts

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Updated: Jul 03, 2007 10:48pm PST

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United Indians of all Tribes: Head Start Family Celebration

On September 22, at Daybreak Star, United Indians of all Tribes held a ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2007 1:07pm PST

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Seattle Indian Health Board Brochure

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Updated: Oct 28, 2007 10:43pm PST

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United Indians of All Tribes: SeaFair Powwow 2008 Press Site

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation holds this annual celebration ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2008 12:15am PST