Tshimikain Creek/Pit House Day 9
Day~9 July 17, 2017
Tshimikain Creek was beautiful, I enjoyed jumping off the cliff and swimming to the falls. We did help out the water and fish Manager Casey Flanagan and Nick Eldrid do some electrofishing. We learned about the native trout species, Red Band Rainbow Trout. They are mostly resident fish but some do swim out to the ocean and become Steelhead. They also have Kokanee Salmon In their waters. This is a resident hatchery salmon, they try and raise them a little longer at the hatchery so they don't swim out to the ocean. The Spokane people are still waiting for Chinook salmon to return to their rivers. BPA is still holding out on building fish ladders, so salmon can not return. It sets my soul on fire to be reminded of this and see the hurt in the people's eyes. Even with the sorrow they feel, they can still smile and carry on in hope and a prayer. They know who they are and where they come from. Creator bless the Spokane Tribe.
We ended our night at the pit house. With an open conversation and prayer until about midnight. I am always impressed with our high school kids and how they express themselves.
Thank you Cristy for joining us here for a little while at Wellpinit on the Spokane reservation, I enjoyed our conversations and impressed with your passion for helping the youth and people around you; you leadership shines through... best of luck on the rest of your summer learning experience.
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