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In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson

In Memoriam: Johnny Jackson

by | Jul 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission mourns the loss of our elder and Commissioner atway Johnny Jackson after his recent hospitalization due to COVID-19. Jackson was Chief of the Cascade Band of the Yakama and represented the Yakama Nation at CRITFC with...

We are all Salmon People

by | Sep 3, 2021

Home >> Salmon Culture >> We are all Salmon People We are all Salmon People Wy-kan-ush (salmon) has the power to unite people. The world over, salmon connect and enrich the communities they come in contact with. The wildly different traditional cultures of...
In Memoriam: Terry Courtney, Jr.

In Memoriam: Terry Courtney, Jr.

by | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized

Warm Springs tribal elder Terry Courtney Jr. passed away on June 15. Mr. Courtney served on the Warm Springs Fish & Wildlife Commission, representing his tribe at CRITFC for over five years. His work in service to the tribes ranged from representing tribal issues...

Fishing Techniques

by | Sep 7, 2021

Home >> Salmon Culture >> Tribal Salmon Culture >> Fishing Techniques Fishing Techniques Tribal fishers use a variety of ancient and modern fishing techniques to harvest salmon in the Columbia Basin. Some are designed for the big waters of the...