Sixth Annual Salmon Celebration
Roasting salmon at the 2016 event
Photo- JessicaMaurer
The Salmon Celebration is an annual community gathering to welcome the return of salmon to the city of Portland, Oregon. Each fall we come together along the banks of Crystal Springs Creek to celebrate the renewal of salmon runs in the last undammed, unpiped salmon-bearing watershed in the city. The Native American Community Advisory Council to Portland Parks (NACAC) has been a partner with many others in coordinating the Salmon Celebration at Westmoreland Park since its inception and are excited and committed to continue this event for its fifth year and serve as host!
This year, due to the Portland Marathon passing by Westmoreland Park, the event has been moved downstream to Johnson Creek Park.
Where: Johnson Creek Park
SE 21st Avenue and Clatsop Street
When: Sunday, October 6
2019, 11:am -4:pm
Cost: FREE
Mission:
The Salmon Celebration provides environmental education, a Native American cultural experience, and celebrates the return of salmon to Crystal Springs Creek.
The Salmon Celebration provides environmental education, a Native American cultural experience, and celebrates the return of salmon to Crystal Springs Creek.
Activities and storytelling
Join us annually for Native American cultural sharing alongside opportunities for educational experiences and family friendly fun. Activity Booths are hosted by representatives from local Tribes, members from our Urban Indian community, community volunteers, and staff from a multitude of local nonprofit, NGO's, and governmental organizations doing work to protect and improve Salmon health. This event is a unique time for our community to share in Native American cultural traditions in honor of our Salmon relatives seasonal return, while learning in a fun way how to care for our local watershed.
Join us annually for Native American cultural sharing alongside opportunities for educational experiences and family friendly fun. Activity Booths are hosted by representatives from local Tribes, members from our Urban Indian community, community volunteers, and staff from a multitude of local nonprofit, NGO's, and governmental organizations doing work to protect and improve Salmon health. This event is a unique time for our community to share in Native American cultural traditions in honor of our Salmon relatives seasonal return, while learning in a fun way how to care for our local watershed.
Want to help make this year's event a success? Sign up here to volunteer!
Design by Greg Archuleta, member Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
