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Camp Naami Tamanwit helps keep culture alive
“Respect your elders, your traditions and
your culture and heritage. ’’—Amos Simtustus
at ooening of Camp Naami Tamanwit
Some boys chose to participate In the gathering of poles necessary for
setting up teepees at the camp. Peeling poles Is part of the learning
session along with selecting and cutting them.
Boys constructed bustles from colorful feathers available at the camp. Each
proudly displayed his completed project. George Ike hangs his bustle on a
teepee pole to keep It safe.
Salmon Is one of the traditional foods of the Columbia River tribes. Some of the
children at the Warm Springs culture camp had their first experience with this fish.
They were able to touch the salmon and with assistance from Geneva Smith actually
cut It.
Spilyay Tymoo photos
by
Marsha Shewczyk
\thechosen fabric Is a time consuming Job as Kathleen Kerwln can testify.
Elk hide Is used for dresses and moccasins. Rochelle Smith learns that It Is
quite a chore to clean the hide but the result Is worth the effort.