NWIN #31 – July 2008

In this edition of NorthWest Indian News, Lummi Tribal member Chenoa Egawa hosts the program during National Aboriginal Day in Vancouver, British Columbia

NWIN 31 stories:

“Canadian government, residential schools apology” The Canadian government formally apologizes to the First Nations, Metis and Inuit survivors of the residential school system.  

“Northwest coast canoe naming at Smithsonian” An ocean going cedar canoe is carved in Southeast Alaska for inclusion into the new ‘Ocean Hall’ exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.

“Native vote”  All Tribal members from the United States are U.S. citizens. Native leaders discuss the importance for Tribal members to exercise their right to vote and participate in the political process.

“Native veterans” Native warriors hold a special place of honor within Indian society. NWIN attends the Lummi Stommish, a gathering that pays high tribute to veterans and active service men and women.

“Around Indian Country”, Includes:
     “Puyallup Wetlands Regeneration” The Gog le hi te II wetlands site is rehabilitated into a healthy ecosystem.
     “Celebration”  Is one of the largest gatherings of Southeast Alaskan Native peoples.
     “Dances With Dependency” ‘Indigenous success through self  reliance’ is the underlying  theme of book.
     “Tulalip Tribes Salmon Ceremony”“Haik Saib Yo Bouch” honors the return of the migrating salmon.
     “Lummi Stommish Water Festival” war canoe races and other activities.

“In the Spirit Native art exhibit” A Native art exhibit celebrates a grand opening in Tacoma.

Current NorthWest Indian News reporters including their Tribal/Band affiliation:

Chenoa Egawa, Lummi, Doreen Manuel, Secwepemc / tunaxa, Deborah Parker, Tulalip, Jeremiah George, Squaxin Island, Frank Moxley, Puyallup, Ronnie Washines, Yakama, Niki Cleary, Tulalip, Sherry Guydelkon, Tulalip, Morgan Howard, Tlingit, Sonya Rani Anatole, T’laz’ten, Fredrick Lane, Lummi, Gene Tagaban, Tlingit, Leslie Bristow, Potawatomi, Frank Dunn, Swinomish, J.D. Mowrer, Tulalip, Dave BrownEagle, Spokane, Mystique Hurtado, Skokomish / Hupa, Jason Roberts, Makah.