Photo Opportunity/Media Advisory
Contacts: Linda Laville, Salmon Homecoming Coordinator, (206) 381-9063
Steve Robinson, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 360-528-4347, cell 360-951-2494, srobinson@nwifc.org
16th Annual Salmon Homecoming Celebration
September 11-14, 2008, at The Seattle Aquarium and Waterfront Park, Downtown Seattle Waterfront
WHAT: Thursday, 9/11. The Salmon Homecoming Forum will provide an opportunity for people of all ethnic backgrounds and vocations to comprise a collaborative statement calling for more and better action to protect our common environment. The evening reception will provide an opportunity also to commemorate 9/11 in a way that connects interracial brotherhood with the bold new commitment to be better stewards and take care of our Mother Earth who sustains us all.
Friday-Sunday , 9/12-14. Multi ethnic celebrations, as well as the usual Native American celebrations, reach out to the public to include one and all in the inter-racial, stewardship-based commitments that breathe new life into all communities. Celebrate of the Salmon at the 2008 Salmon Homecoming Celebration integrates culture, environmental awareness, fun and “bridge-building” to increase awareness of the importance of salmon in our lives. American Indian music & dancing, a pow wow, environmental booths, Environmental Career Fair, arts & craft vendors, and a Salmon Barbeque are all part of the three-day event.
WHEN: Thursday, the Salmon Homecoming Forum commences at 9 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. The Salmon Homecoming Reception commences at 7 p.m. and concludes with the showing of the hit docu-drama, “Shadow of the Salmon” at 9 p.m.
Friday through Sunday, September 12-14, 2008. School Day activities begin at 9:30am on Friday. Friday’s activities end at 6pm. Saturday, 10am - 10pm; Sunday, 10am – 6pm. (Times are approximate).
Details at www.salmonhomecoming.com.
WHERE: Waterfront Park between Pier 59 and Pier 57 on Seattle’s Downtown Waterfront. Directions to the park are available at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/WaterfrontPark/directions.htm.
COST: The Forum: $50 per participant. The Celebration: Free admission. Everyone is welcome!
SALMON HOMECOMING PSA (30 sec)
Enjoy fresh Pacific Northwest salmon, experience tribal culture and learn how you can be a part of the team effort to protect and restore our environment. Don’t miss the 16th Anniversary of Salmon Homecoming, at Waterfront Park and The Seattle Aquarium. Thursday through Sunday, September 11-14. Visit www.Salmonhomecoming.com for more information.