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For those not familiar with the purpose of the upcoming Totem Pole journey that is making a stop on Orcas tomorrow, Kim Seconda has provided some important background on the meaning of this journey.
It’s all about the Apache war against copper mining at Oak Flats, a patch of ground that for many centuries has played a fundamental role in the culture of Western Apache tribes, including the San Carlos Apache. Countless generations have used the site for religious and coming-of-age ceremonies and have gathered medicinal plants and acorns from its majestic oaks.
House of Tears Carvers will be visiting our library this Thursday at 3:30 where they will make a presentation related to their journey down to California to bring awareness to an important appellate court case attempting to protect a sacred Native American site.
In addition to the visit at the library, earlier that afternoon at 2:00, they will be down at the end of Haven Road by Madrona Point for a blessing ceremony. All are welcome.
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