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SALMON
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attendance and spoke about the ceremony’s
history. It started in the late 1980s to signify It’s an honor to
the importance salmon has had on the tribe’s be here year after
sustainability throughout history.
“It’s an honor to be here year after year to see year to see the
the folks gather and honor our salmon,” Chairman folks gather and
Pickernell said.
The right to fish the river is part of the tribe’s honor our salmon.
sovereignty from state law and grants the tribe
access to fish. – CHAIRMAN HARRY
“Every day, we fight for that right,” Chairman PICKERNELL SR.
Pickernell said. He expressed that it’s a privilege
to be able to stand up for his tribe’s right to
harvest on the Chehalis River.
He thanked the Fish Committee and everyone
involved who helped make the event possible. Clockwise from top left:
Tribal Business Committee Treasurer Sheilah Bray The Chehalis Canoe Family
attended the ceremony and handed out thank-you performs; elders get a plate
cards to the Fish Committee and volunteers. of food; and Cheryle Starr,
The Chehalis Tribal Canoe Family sang Chairman Harry Pickernell
traditional songs and played drums to bless the Sr., Ginger Garity and April
day while those in attendance dished up their Reynolds enjoy the annual
salmon plates. Salmon Ceremony.