Spring Salmon

First Fish Ceremony welcomes back the spring salmon

First Fish Ceremony welcomes back the spring salmon

Photos and story by Puyallup Tribal News Staff The Puyallup Tribe celebrated its annual First Fish Ceremony on Saturday, May 22. Even though many stayed in their cars due to COVID-19 safety precautions, that didn't stop the annual celebration from taking place. Many members shared about the trauma they have experienced as Native people and the devastation it had on our people and our culture. During the event you could witness the healing and revitalization of our people through prayer, songs, dancing, drumming and rattling, even at times a few horns were honked in unison. It was and is always…
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