Lummi canoes come to East Sound in 2002, as part of a traditional voyage. Photo courtesy of Peter Fisher.
Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Outlook In
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum
Join the Orcas Island Historical Museum for our biggest fundraiser of the year – a spectacular seafood buffet inspired by the traditional diet of the local Coast Salish people.
The event will take place on the lawn of the beautiful historic Outlook Inn, with breathtaking views of the water. New Leaf Cafe will provide the food – a mouthwatering mix of traditional Coast Salish foods like mussels, clams, salmon and chicken. It will all be fresh and local produce – a real taste of the island!
The Museum is pleased and honored to announce that Rosie Cayou James and Bill Bailey of the Samish Nation will be in attendance. Rosie and Bill live on Guemes Island near Anacortes. Rosie’s grandparents are from local traditional lands including Guemes, Swinomish and Vancouver Island and her Grandfather Cayou was born on Orcas Island. Bill is a carver and artist with several tribes including the Upper Skagit, Swinomish, Quinault, and Samish.
Rosie and Bill will sing and drum to honor the bond that the Samish tribe has with the land and sea. They will share stories and songs of their people. The Samish nation recently hosted a traditional potlatch ceremony to celebrate and name the local J Pod’s newest calf, T’ílem Ínges (“singing grandchild.”)
Lunch will commence on the lawn at 1 pm. Guests are invited to attend our demonstrations and exhibitions on the grounds of the hotel, and also in the Victorian Room. Local natural scientist Russell Barsh will give an overview of our local component of the Burke Museum’s Travelling Exhibit, “Salish Bounty” which will be on display at the Orcas Island Historical Museum from July 20 to Sept 20.
Judi Watson will also tell stories about Judd Terrill and his partnerships with Boston Tom “Chechilem” “Tsit sa lum” as recorded in the census, who is the focus of our exhibit. “Boston Tom” died and was buried in Eastsound in 1913. His lodge was on the site of the historic Outlook Inn.
Tickets for this event cost $75 and are limited, so please contact us now. All profits will go to the museum, to fund our general operations and ensure that we can continue to offer an interesting and stimulating program of events in the upcoming year.
The Salish Bounty Friendship Feast and Salish Bounty exhibits have been co-organized by Exhibits Chair Denise Wilk of The Orcas Island Historical in partnership with the Burke Museum and Outlook Inn, and with participation from Rosie Cayou James, William Bailey, Russell Barsh, Madrona Murphy and Judi Watson.
A very special event! One that might not likely to be repeated for some time.
I’ll be there….
Thank you for the nice story ! This is going to be a fun celebration ! As volunteer exhibit chair,we are relying on all volunteers to keep the programs and exhibits flowing at our O.I Historical Museum.
With assistance from our wonderful office support team and executive Board members we are holding the reigns as we move forward.
Although I am not a historian and do not claim to be. I really care about island traditions and value the golden nuggets that present them selves to me as I continue involvement in the process.
If we make mistakes , please correct us, but complaining is not being pro-active.
We welcome your knowledge, insight and help.
Please volunteer at the Museum. We need new board members, volunteers and self starters to help keep history alive at all levels. Stop by and see what’s new.
Give to the Museum, it gives back !
We are so proud to host this wonderful Burke Museum’s traveling exhibit, “Salish Bounty”.
With out the effort and application of Ms. Edrie Vinson we would not have this exhibit opportunity available.
“Salish Bounty” will open on July 20th in the O.I.Historical Museum’s great room .
July 27th sharing the “Bounty Friendship Feast ” at the historic “Outlook Inn” will be the completion of the O.I.H.Museum’s summer events.
A nice reward after a very busy winter and spring.
Thank you Orcas Issues for all the great news and help for our community !
We hope to see you at the events
All seafood feast reservations need to be turned by the 21st.
Please call the O.I.H. Museum for tickets 376-4849 or stop in at the front desk.
Tickets are also on sale at the “Art of the Salish Sea”
376-4663 gallery store in Eastsound.
18 Haven Rd. Suite 120 next to “The Nest”.
Thanks again ! D.W.