16th Annual Salmon Homecoming Celebration

WHAT: Thursday, 9/11. The Salmon Homecoming Forum will provide an opportunity for people of all ethnic backgrounds and vocations to comprise a collaborative statement calling for more and better action to protect our common environment. The evening reception will also provide an opportunity to commemorate 9/11 in a way that connects varied cultures with the bold new commitment to be better stewards and take care of our Mother Earth who sustains us all.

Friday-Sunday, 9/12-14. The 2008 Salmon Homecoming Celebration integrates culture, environmental awareness, fun and “bridge-building” to increase awareness of the importance of salmon in our lives.  American Indian music & dancing, a pow wow, environmental booths, arts & craft vendors, and a Salmon Barbeque are all part of the three-day event. Multi ethnic celebrations, as well as Native American celebrations, reach out to the public to include one and all in stewardship-based commitments that breathe new life into all communities.

WHEN: Thursday, the Salmon Homecoming Forum commences at 9 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. The Salmon Homecoming Reception commences at 7 p.m. and concludes with the showing of the hit docu-drama, “Shadow of the Salmon” at 9 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, September 12-14, 2008.  School Day activities begin at 9:30am on Friday.  Friday’s activities end at 6pm.  Saturday, 11am - 10pm; Sunday, 11am – 6pm.  (Times are approximate).  
Details at www.salmonhomecoming.com.

WHERE: Waterfront Park between Pier 59 and Pier 57 on Seattle’s Downtown Waterfront.   Directions to the park are available at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/WaterfrontPark/directions.htm.

COST: The Forum: $50 per participant. The Celebration: Free admission.  Everyone is welcome!