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Where to begin a journey learning about the Coast Salish People — museums & art around Seattle

September 24, 2021 by Matthew

A traditional canoe used by Coast Salish People, carved from cedar and painted with ceremonial colors. In this case the bow is yellow with orange and black markings.

About 12,000 years ago, the last great glacier smothering Western Washington crawled through the path of least resistance, leaving behind the rolling islands and deep waters comprising the Salish Sea. Since then, people have lived in this part of the world, basking in the beauty and bounty of the land.Over time, tribal structures developed and the Coast Salish People emerged as … [Read more...] about Where to begin a journey learning about the Coast Salish People — museums & art around Seattle

The best way to revive in a Salish Sea day trip — Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula

August 25, 2021 by Matthew

This old piano sits under the canopy of a beautiful fern garden on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State. The piano is falling apart and seeming to be absorbed into the rich forest.

These are challenging times.  I won’t give specific negativities airtime in this article, but it’s hard to deny the calamities that seem to exist in every corner of our local atmosphere and across the globe.  When I get the urge to just bury my head into the sand, I know it’s time to reconnect with the land.  What do I mean by reconnecting with the … [Read more...] about The best way to revive in a Salish Sea day trip — Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula

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I would like to acknowledge that much of my inspiration comes from living on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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