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welcome to Indian Country Take a moment, and look up from where you are right now. If you are gazing across the waters of Puget Sound, realize that Indian peoples thrived all along her shoreline in intimate balance with the natural world, long before Europeans arrived here. If Mount Rainier stands in your view, realize that Indian peoples named it “Tahoma,” long before it was “discovered” by white explorers. Every mountain that you see on the horizon, every stand of forest, every lake and river, every desert vista in eastern Washington, all of these beautiful places are part of our Indian heritage, and carry the songs of our ancestors in the wind. As we have always known, all of Washington State is Indian Country. To get a sense of our connection to these lands, you need only to look at a map of Washington. Over 75 rivers, 13 counties, and hundreds of cities and towns all bear traditional Indian names – Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, and Spokane among them. Indian peoples guided Lewis and Clark to the Pacifi c, and pointed them safely back to the east. Indian trails became Washington’s earliest roads. Wild salmon, delicately grilled and smoked in Alderwood, has become the hallmark of Washington State cuisine. Come visit our lands, and come learn about our cultures and our peoples. Our families continue to be intimately woven into the world around us. As Tribes, we will always fi ght for preservation of our natural resources. As Tribes, we will always hold our elders and our ancestors in respect. As Tribes, we will always protect our treaty rights and sovereignty, because these are rights preserved, at great sacrifi ce, ABOUT ATNI/EDC by our ancestors. In 1953, a group of tribal leaders from across the region Th is publication is an invitation to visit Indian Country. It is a gathered together to develop a collaborative organization collaboration of more than 50 member Tribes of the Affi liated Tribes that would work nationally, to protect, and strengthen their of Northwest Indians (ATNI), in partnership with the ATNI Economic tribal communities. This meeting marked the creation of Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC). Th e more you learn about our the Affi liated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). ATNI, peoples and our places, the better you will be able to understand our located in Portland, Oregon, has become one of the most connection to the land, and to our creator. respected regional tribal organizations in the nation; Come visit Indian Country. We are waiting. working to protect the interests of over 50 member Tribes from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Southeast Alaska, Western Ernie Stensgar, Coeur D’Alene Montana, and Northern California. ATNI President In 1996, the ATNI General Assembly created the ATNI Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC), a wholly Dave Tovey, Umatilla/Cayuse owned, public benefi t, subsidiary of ATNI. The ATNI-EDC, ATNI-EDC President located in Edmonds, Washington, was directed to work on the collective economic interests of ATNI member Tribes, including culturally appropriate tourism development, Mike Marchand, Colville access to technology, energy, a Revolving Loan Fund ATNI 1st Vice President/Alternate Tourism Chair (RLF), and fi nancial and business planning services. ATNI-EDC is dedicated to preserving and Walter Jackson, Quileute protecting tribal sovereignty ATNI Tourism Committee Chair and treaty rights, through culturally sensitive economic development. www.antiedc.com 1 Concept Development Published by ATNI-EDC President Visitors Guide Publications J. David Tovey, Cayuse/ 215 W. Holly St., Suite H-24 Umatilla;*ANTI 1st Bellingham, WA 98225 Vice President 360-676-8625 Mike Marchand, Colville; www.visitorsguide.com ANTI Tourism Committee Chair Publisher Indian Country Etiquette Walter Jackson,Quileute; Marcus Yearout Etiquett e ATNI-EDC Executive Director Each tribal nation in the state of • Please be attentive to signage, Mark L. Ufkes Writers & Editors Washington makes the decision on and obey our individual tribal ATNI-EDC Publications Jan Halliday Director Victoriah Arsenian how best to balance community and rules and regulations. Victoriah Arsenian Audrey Fraggalosch tradition, while providing visitors with • Alcohol, weapons, and drugs M. Yearout enjoyable experiences. However, in ATNI Executive Board Members Maisie MacKinnon will not be tolerated. Ernie Stensgar, an eff ort to avoid misunderstandings Coeur D’Alene*; Sales & Marketing Staff or violations of our customs, we ask • Please respect the privacy of Mike Marchand, Colville; Audrey Fraggalosch residential communities. Davis Washines, Yakama; Pia Fischer that visitors follow basic procedures Lloyd Irvine, Salish- for conduct. In doing so, we can • Ask before photographing or Kootenai; Norma Jean Tribal Liason/ATNI recording an individual, an Louie, Coeur D’Alene; Portland Exec. Director ensure the protection of our sacred Doris J. Miller, Warm Lyn Dennis (Lummi) and ceremonial areas, including the event, or activity. Springs; Virginia Brings Yellow, Quinault Graphic Design preservation of historical artifacts. • Do not pick up or remove J. DeFoer Traditionally, our people are artifacts or objects. ATNI-EDC Board of Directors hospitable and generous in nature. J. David Tovey, Jr., Maps • Burial grounds and religious Cayuse/Umatilla; Mike Julia Martin However, spiritual teachings, sacred ceremonies are sacred and are Marchand, Colville; ceremonies and burial grounds, are Sharon Goudy, Yakama; Production Assistance not to be entered. Jolene Atencio, Warm Heather Steele not openly shared with the public. Springs; Walter Jackson, We are proud of our teachings, Quileute; Antone Minthorn ATNI-EDC: Cayuse/Umatilla, and Lee www.antiedc.com and our heritage. Th ey have been Shannon, Cowichan. (866) 222-ATNI passed to us by our ancestors, and * denotes tribal affi liation represent thousands of years of our This publication was supported in part by a Grant from the individual histories. Your patience Administration for Native Americans (ANA). and understanding of our traditions ABOUT THE COVER: and cultures is appreciated. The photos on the cover were selected to represent various aspects of tribal culture as it has existed since the dawn of time. Joe Jay Pinkham (left), a tribal elder from the Yakama Nation (profi led on page 41) is shown in traditional regalia using animal hides and eagle feathers common to the deserts and plains of eastern Washington. On the right, a Quileute tribal member is wearing a hat and cloak made from cedar bark, which was also used for basket weaving and housing by coastal tribes throughout the Pacifi c Northwest. Canoes played a daily role in the life of Tribes who depended on the resources of the sea and coastal rivers for survival. Exceptional horses were bred and raised by inland Tribes who depended on the durability of these fi ne animals for hunting, transportation and defense. Cover photo credits: Joe Jay Pinkham, courtesy of Darla C. Leslie of the Yakama Nation Review; Cedar clothing, courtesy Swinomish Tribe; Ocean canoes courtesy Quinault Indian Nation; Horses courtesy of Ed Arthur and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. A Travel Guide to Indian Country™ is an offi cial publication of the Affi liated Tribes of Northwest Indians—Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC) ©2005 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication without express written consent of ATNI-EDC is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in the guide as of press time. However, neither ATNI-EDC nor Visitors Guide Publications (VGP), including all staff and contracted agencies, assume any responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. A Travel Guide to Indian Country™ is published annually by Visitors Guide Publications in partnership with the ATNI-EDC. Affi liated Tribes of Northwest Indians—Economic Development Corporation and Visitors Guide Publications make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding the suitability, quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and ATNI—EDC and VGP shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury of any other damage or injury whatsoever. 2 | A Travel Guide to Indian Country—Washington State | www.tribaltourism.com “There are 29 sovereign nations within the exterior boundaries of Washington State, each with its own tribal government and bylaws. We are responsible governments and work hard to provide a stable environment for our people.” —John McCoy, Tulalip Tribes Washington State Representative (38th Legislative District) WelcomeContents Letter ..................................................................1 Introduction .......................................................................5 Fish & Wildlife ...................................................................6 Battlefields & Treaties .......................................................11 Tribal Art & Petroglyphs ..................................................13 Galleries, Museums & Cultural Centers ........................15 Indian Gaming/Casinos ...................................................18 Driving Tour Overview ....................................................21 Destination: Seattle to Kitsap Peninsula ........................21 Destination: Olympic Peninsula to Pacific Coast .........25 Destination: Pacific Coast, North to South ...................28 Destination: