Qwuloot Restoration: The Qwuloot estuary, located between Marysville
and Ebey Slough is home of the Snohomish River delta.  This 400 acres of once thriving
wetland, was diked and drained over 100 years ago to create grazing and croplands for settlers.
Today only 17% of the Snohomish River’s historic estuaries remain.  The Tulalip Tribes is
leading this estuary restoration effort with a simple goal: undo the damage, by returning
salt-water influence to the estuary, and recreate a place where juvenile salmon can grow
strong before beginning their journey into the Salish Sea.  On June 25th, incoming Coronel
John Buck of the U.S. Corps of Engineers visited the Qwuloot restoration site to tour the
project and meet with Tulalip leadership.  Qwuloot which means salt-water marsh
in Lushootseed, is a massive project, that is only possible because of the collaborative
relationships between the Tulalip Tribes, the Army Corps of Engineers and other major
project partners.  When complete, the tides will once again flood Qwuloot, mixing salt
and fresh water, and reseeding the estuary with native species.  The plants and micro-organisms
will filter polutants impoving water quality in Ebey Slough and Port Gardner and the brackish
environment will provide a perfect nursery for juvenile fish birds and other species.
The Snohomish River and its tributaries supports significant runs of Coho, Chinook, Chum
and Pink Salmon, as well as Steelhead, Cutthroat and Bull Trout.  The levy and tied gates
are schedule to be removed this december.  For more information about the Qwuloot restoration
project, log on to www.qwuloot.org

Canoe Practice: Typically canoe practice occurs on Tulalip Bay,
but on the afternoon of June 18th, Tulalip canoe pullers navigated the waters
of Ebey Slough instead.  A slough is a backwater or an inlet on a river.
Ebey Slough is located in the Snohomish River watershed.
Traveling through these waters, canoe members enjoyed an afternoon of pulling
in a place once common for Tulalip ancestors.
Even though the Slough waters are calmer than on Tulalip Bay, the area does come
with its own hazards.  Shallow waters, stumps, logs, pilings and mud bars
kept the pullers alert, as they paddled.
For more information on the Tulalip Canoe or if you are interested in participating,
Contact Jason Gobin at 360-716-4595.

Salmon Cermony: On Saturday, June 21st, many people attended the Salmon Ceremony
to honor the first King Salmon of the year.  They also attended to participate, witness and
overall celebrate the Tulalip culture and traditions.
The ceremony also teaches the youth of the community, the value of their heritage and culture,
so that it will continue to be passed down through each generation.
In the Salmon Ceremony ‘The First King Salmon’, is honored in song, dance and food.
As is the tradition, at the end of the ceremony, he is sent off on his journey back to the Salmon village.
It is hoped, that he will tell his Salmon People that he was treated with honor and respect,
thus ensuring the salmon runs to Tulalip.

Tulalip TV: Catch Hibulb Antique Appraisals on Tulalip TV daily at 12:30pm and 9pm.
Local museum patrons bring in their Native American antiques and collectibles
as an antique appraiser provides information and a current market value of their items.
Catch Hibulb Antique Appraisals on Tulalip TV daily at 12:30pm and 9:00pm.

Lushootseed Phrases: ‘I pick up the potato…’

Upcoming events and Tulalip Bay Tides for the Week of 7/07/14