Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February 2024

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WEAVING
From page 1
she was at an intermediate level and that
this was her favorite weaving conference.
Chloe St. Martin from Cowlitz, a
beginning weaver, was very excited and
joined her mom, Angie Seneca. Angie
describes herself as between a beginner-
and intermediate-weaver level. Angie
said it was hard gathering materials
when you have moved away from your
nation’s gathering places.
Emily Blackinton of Samish nation
said she was “happy to be weaving.”
Next, I stopped by Tony Higheagle’s
table and spoke with Franklin from
Muckelshoot.
Franklin said weaving with Tony was
just a little different than the usual work
he completes with his mom.
Kyle from Cowlitz was at Gabe
Higheagle’s table. He worked on a cedar
storage basket with an “X” technique.
Kyle showed how he adapted this style to
use copper wire in the weave on a small
pouch basket.
Lisa Telford, Gawa Git’ans Git’anee
Haida weaver, had a variety of kits
to choose from: small basket, belt,
tumpline, berry basket necklace and
square earring kits. This was incredible
basketry from an amazing teacher.
Lindsey Howtopat, Yakama Nation,
plans to return to the next spring weaving
event May 10-11 at Great Wolf Lodge.

Trudy Marcellay, Coby Higheagle,
Gabe Higheagle and Karen Klatush
taught various groups throughout
the two-day event hosted by master
weavers from the Hazel Pete Institute of
Chehalis Basketry. Participants created
intricate items such as jewelry, hats
and baskets under their guidance.