Northwest Documentary

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Community
Confluence
Category
Lands
Summary
Wilbur Slockish tells a story about visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho to sit and listen to the sound. The sound reminds him of Celilo Falls, a sound he will never forget.
Community
Confluence
Category
Language
Summary
Greg Archuleta describes some of the ways culture and language was passed down through his family.
Community
Confluence
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Lifeways
Summary
Bobbie Conner describes the strength required to survive the many attempts to eradicate indigenous people. [extended version]
Community
Confluence
Category
Lifeways
Summary
Bobbie Conner describes the strength required to survive the many attempts to eradicate indigenous people. [short version]
Community
Confluence
Category
Natural Resources, Lifeways
Summary
Bryson Liberty tells the harrowing story of his mother's family encountering a group of hostile settlers on their traditional seasonal food gathering route.
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Confluence
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Government to Government Relations, Lifeways
Summary
Bryson Liberty shares a story about going to an unwelcoming movie theater in The Dalles, Oregon, as a teenager.
Community
Confluence
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Natural Resources
Summary
Bryson Liberty talks about eels (also known as Pacific Lamprey) which are an important food resource of the Columbia River region.
Community
Confluence
Category
Lands, Natural Resources
Summary
Bryson Liberty shares funny memories of fishing at Celilo Falls.
Community
Confluence
Category
Lifeways
Summary
Bryson Liberty describes growing up fishing on McCoy Creek, which at one point dried up. It has since been revitalized by Columbia River Tribes and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).
Community
Confluence
Category
Lands, Government to Government Relations
Summary
Bill Yallup, Jr. talks about Chief Kamiakin and the his vision for the treaty signing.