November 21, 2009
Northwest
Inland waters now named ‘Salish Sea’
SAN JUAN ISLANDS, Wash. – These waters have been the marine highway of the region’s first peoples since the glaciers retreated an estimated 15,000 years ago, leaving behind a network of sounds and straits dotted by islands.
Educating our neighbors
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Masonic Center in downtown Spokane was packed with at least 1,500 people from 21 schools to learn more about the Spokane Tribe, its long involvement with the Spokane River, and tribal history. The tribe was taking advantage of the opportunities during National American Indian Heritage Month to help celebrate with and educate students from area schools.
AISES conference attracts America’s next young leaders
PORTLAND, Ore. – The enthusiasm level was over the top at the 31st annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s conference which drew 1,000 professionals and 500 students Oct. 29 – 31 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Casino projects await Interior decision
PORTLAND, Ore. – Both the Cowlitz Tribe and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are inching one step closer to a final decision from the U.S. Department of Interior on their land into trust applications, which if approved, would allow each tribe to build a casino close to Portland, Ore.
Roll for a million dollars at Red Hawk Casino
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Red Hawk Casino Rewards Club members have an opportunity to roll four dice for a chance to win $1 million Nov. 21 between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Northern California tribal leader airs concerns with Obama
(MCT) – Leslie Lohse, leader of a small band of Indians in Tehama County, recently found herself speaking directly to President Barack Obama – one chief of state to another.
Six artists receive Aboriginal Art Awards
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Six aboriginal artists were honored Oct. 15 at the third annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art.
Swinomish help extinguish trestle fire
ANACORTES, Wash. – An old railroad trestle that extends over sensitive fish and shellfish habitat caught fire Oct. 15, requiring the assistance of eight agencies, including Swinomish Police Department.
Orca calf receives Samish name
ANACORTES, Wash. – An orca calf has been given a traditional name by the Samish Indian Nation.
State ferry will be named for Klallam historical figure
OLYMPIA – A new state ferry will be named for Chetzemoka, the leader of the Klallam people from the mid-1850s until his death in 1888.
