Confluence Library

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) talks about unsuccessful attempts by Indian agents to keep members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde from fishing in the falls.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) talks about passing culture from generation to generation, and underlines the importance of understanding that culture is never static.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) talks about contemporary connection to the river and its fish, as well as ongoing efforts to help conservation.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about the return of wapato to the Sandy River Delta following the dam removal, and the challenges the plant faces to thrive.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about honoring one’s ancestors through traditional techniques and practices.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about life during the Termination period, and the efforts in the 1970s to revive tribal recognition and lands.

Johnny Jackson (Yakama, Cascades) talks about fishing at Celilo Falls with his family.

Leah Conner (Umatilla) talks about an attack on her family by militia which killed her great-grandparents.

Johnny Jackson talks about his beliefs and spirituality. 1:02.

Louie Pitt (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) retells a story about Coyote that he heard from his father.