Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative is led by the Syilx Okanagan, Secwépemc, and Ktunaxa Nations. The Bringing the Salmon Home Transboundary Tour launches on May 24-25, 2024. Nation members are gathering to celebrate ceremonial, cultural and technical exchange with allies along this One Great River. Salmon bring us together. Please see the poster for more details.
Schedule
Friday May 24, 2024
10am – Mural reception at Columbia Lake Recreation Ctre, ʔakisqnuk First Nation, 3050 Highway 93/95, Windermere, BC
12-Noon – Ceremonial Salmon Fri Release * conditions permitting James Chabot Provincial Park, Athalmer, BC
4pm – Community Dinner for members of Nations, Invermere
Saturday, May 25, 2024
11am-6pm Bringing the Salmon Home Transboundary Tour Launch, Raven’s Nest Hwy 93/95, 4km north of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
- Enjoy presentations cultural performances, traditional games
- Bring food items, crafts & goods to trade & barter
- Salmon Dinner Feast
- Free ten/trailer sites available (off grid)