Steve Shay
James Rasmussen, director of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, left, co-hosts “Salmon Bake for Justice” Friday, July 3, noon to 4 p.m. He is pictured with his friend, Snohomish Tribe Chairman didahalqid (Michael C. Evans.)

Salmon bake for Duwamish justice Friday

By Steve Shay
06/30/2009

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center will hold the “Salmon Bake for Justice” Friday, July 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Duwamish Legal Fund to pursue tribal federal recognition.

Prices include $20 for a salmon dinner with Indian fry bread and $5 for a hotdog, chips and drink.

The Duwamish Tribe is seeking the political self-determination federally recognized tribes enjoy. Federal recognition would place the tribe on equal footing with other Northwest tribes.

On June 3 of this year, Rep. Jim McDermott introduced H.R.2678, the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act. The Duwamish Tribe are 600 members strong and have traced their lineage back to the members present at the signing of the Point Elliot Treaty in 1855.

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center is located at 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle, (206) 431-1582.

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Duwamish Salmon Bake

Submitted by Linda (not verified) on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 4:35pm.

its a family friendly place, if you have not had a chance to visit this would be a great opportunity.