Honouring Our Ancestors & Praying for the Salmon
We honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon; two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar, Revelstoke, and McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates.
These sites were selected for their historical significance as gathering places where our people used to come together to fish. Each day starts by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please bring your drum and help us call our ntytyix home.
Registration is not needed.
Kettle Falls Ceremony Location
Revelstoke Ceremony Location *Revelstoke Ceremony: Please meet at this location by 9:45 am to walk to the calling site together.
McIntyre Ceremony Location *Lunch to follow at Osoyoos Indian Band Gathering Under The Hat
Enloe Ceremony Location *Lunch to follow at Osoyoos Lake Veterans Memorial Park, Oroville WA
Please Note: Locations may not be exact so please look around for ONA Signage and Vehicles.