NWIN Episode # 23 - Seg 3

In this edition of NorthWest Indian News, Lummi Tribal member Chenoa Egawa hosts the program during the "Paddle to Lummi 2007". Approx. 80 canoes and 10,000 people traveled from hundreds of miles to be here.

"Preston Singletary" Morgan Howard, reporter/producer
In Seattle this Tlingit artist adapts the ancient style of Tlingit woodcarving into modern
mediums such as blown glass.

"Nipo Strongheart" Ronnie Washines, reporter
The once famous, silent screen star and Yakama Tribal member was also a close advisor to the great movie director Cecil B. Demill. He donated a priceless collection to Yakama.

"Spokane Indians Baseball" Dave BrownEagle, reporter
The Spokane Tribes works closely with the Spokane Indians baseball team to honor outstanding players and coaches from over the past 104 years.

"Around Indian Country" Sherry Guydelkon, reporter
Yakama Nation protects Columbian River Salmon
Native American Television (NATV)
Miss Washington 2007 - Yakama Tribal Member Elyse Umamoto
Lummi Potlatch - The first Potlatch held at Lummi Nation in over 70 years.

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News & Politics

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• Northwest
• Indian
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• Paddle
• Lummi
• Yakama
• Spokane
• Indians
• Preston
• Singletary
• Morgan
• Howard

[Tinymoezzy]

Lummi tribe is beautiful in many ways i love its land the air all of it perfect place. Great NWIN thanks for the posting.

[kripking4lyfe]

speakin of home, i want sum fish,:(

[FARTYPANTS30]

Lots of respect for the Yakama Nation!! Very amazing and inspirational tribe considering its history. Great job on the fish agreement with Washington fish and wildlife!! Keep up the great work!!!

[deviousMonk]

Nice post. NW Native AMerican art is very inspiring. Im from Portland OR. Recently saw a art gallery, really awesome carving.