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The 2009 tribal encampment at the Salmon Festival in Leavenworth Washington was a tremendous success! It was an Intertribal gathering with representatives from over 20 Native Tribes from around the western United States. The main goals of the encampment are to educate the youth on the history and culture of the Native people and to celebrate the return of the Salmon. It is also a time for the Native people to come together to share their own traditions and learn from each other.
The first two days (Thursday & Friday) are reserved for 4th graders from all over Washington State. The kids go from station to station at the encampment which includes Native cooking techniques, music, dance, natural resource education, architecture, oral tradition and more. The weekend is open to the public and visitors come from far and wide to enjoy all the activities the festival has to offer. The Salmon have a significant meaning to these Indians. They believe Salmon are not only a rich nutritional resource that was traded for everything they needed but it is also a highly respected spiritual symbol.
I encourage everyone to visit the next Salmon Festival. The Native American Indians have much to teach and share with us. For additional information visit SalmonFest.org.
Special thanks to Betsy McIndoe, Corky Broaddus, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and everyone who made Salmon Festival 2009 a reality!
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