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Reverence shown at traditional Root Feast ceremonies
After prayers the people at the Agency Longhouse share the Root
Feast meal with friends and guests.
Circling the longhouse food preparers and servers place the bounty of food on Tule mats set up for eating.
Florine Allen, Katie Johnson and Ellen Henry prepare the table at Agency
Longhouse. Preparation for the Feast involves many people working together.
Spilyay Tymoo photos by Marsha Shewczyk and Pat Leno
Three roots, Piaxi, Xaush and Luksh, are served on each pla te
along with the traditional foods of salmon and huckleberries at
the Simnasho Longhouse Root Feast celebration. Custer
Wallulatum puts small portions on each plate.