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To Squaxin tribe, whale that washed ashore is a gift

by RON SANFORD / KING 5 photojournalist

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Posted on February 13, 2010 at 2:59 PM

A Bryde's whale that washed up in the South Sound last month is being honored by the Squaxin Island Tribe. They say the fact that the whale appeared in the Tribe's traditional territory is of great cultural importance. 

Squaxin ancestors made use of other species of whale, along with fish and shellfish.  The Tribe believes that the whale belongs to everyone, and so is working to eventually assemble and display the whale's skeleton at the Squaxin Island Tribe's Museum Library and Research Center. 

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yellowdogsunkazi said on February 16, 2010 at 12:46 PM

I thank Creator for gifting this water brother to the Squaxin Oyate. was very happy to see my old friend Dave Lopeman is still a spokesman for the people. Don't get a lot of news about the old country down here in Texas. Sunkazi

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sumithryo said on February 14, 2010 at 8:26 PM

Very nice.

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jake518 said on February 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM

Good article. The Native American culture around here is awesome and the art beautiful!

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aziza said on February 14, 2010 at 9:53 AM

I LOVE that culture and nature are honored here!

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reimiraa said on February 13, 2010 at 4:34 PM

this is a cool article.

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