July 13, 2017
Camp Day 5
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Umatilla Tribe Flag
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This morning we are going to the Umatilla Tribe agency
office to meet with Wenix Red Elk, Director of Public Education Outreach
Specialist. We learning about first foods and the tradition of order in which
they are served and the reasoning behind ceremony honoring the foods served. I
found this sharing of traditional culture so beautiful being Native Indian
myself. I was not brought up in the area so traditional knowledge was not part
of my upbringing. We took a tour and introduction of the Native Plant Nursery,
provided by Gail Redberg, Native Plant Manager Interim Manager. The importance
of the vegetation nursery to the tribe is significant when doing land
restoration projects. Keeping the native plants abundant as they are part of
the eco system in which they reside. They provide nutrients to the people and
wildlife which rely on them. Upon returning to our host camp site with Wenix
Red Elk we were provided an art and culture project by Loveda Elk a local glass
art artist. We discussion the significance of glass, it’s a produce of nature,
reusable, recyclable, and sanitary. Unlike the plastic we use which leech toxic
chemicals and tons of pounds’ pile in our landfills and the dangers it causes to
the wildlife. Creating our work was so enjoyable, it was relaxing and beautiful
and everyone did a wonderful job, I will treasure this experience forever.
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| Gail Redberg,Native Plant Nursery Interim Manager |
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| Loveda Elk, Umatilla Artist and Robyn Raya, Heritage University Student |
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| Loved Elk art work |
It looks like an interesting trip. I like seeing a lot of pictures. I would have liked to see the native plant nursery. Have fun.
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