Special Event Invitation from the Spokane Tribe of Indians

    Our ancestors gathered on the banks of the Spokane River near sƛ’x̣étkw (Spokane Falls) for generations. They would enjoy the bounty of salmon and the life provided by the river. It has been over a century since we have had reason to gather, rejoice, and share in this bounty. That’s about to change!

    Please join the Spokane Tribe of Indians and our partners at People’s Park on August 24th at 12:30 pm to honor the return of salmon to the Spokane River. Help us Bring Them Home!

    Time
    Event
    Speakers
    12:30 pm
    Attendees Start Arriving
    1:00 pm
    Welcome and Blessing
    Carol Evans, Chairwoman, Spokane Tribe of Indians
    1:10 pm
    Significance and Meaning
    Warren Seyler, Moderator
    1:30 pm
    Invited Speakers from Upper Columbia United Tribes
    Coeur d’Alane Tribe
    Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation
    Kalispel Tribe of Indians
    Kootenai Tribe of Indians
    1:50 pm
    Acknowledgements
    Warren Seyler, Moderator
    2:00 pm
    Song
    Hangman Song, Bill Matt, Spokane Tribe of Indians
    2:10 pm
    Fish Arrival: Directions for Release
    Conor Giorgi, Anadromous Program Manager
    Public Participation: Fish Moved from Trucks to River
    2:15 -3:30 pm
    Release

    Shuttles will be provided to the event and are supported by the Spokane River Forum and Lake Roosevelt Forum