Confluence Library

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about the return of wapato to the Sandy River Delta following the dam removal, and the challenges the plant faces to thrive.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about honoring one’s ancestors through traditional techniques and practices.

Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde) talks about life during the Termination period, and the efforts in the 1970s to revive tribal recognition and lands.

Johnny Jackson (Yakama, Cascades) talks about fishing at Celilo Falls with his family.

Leah Conner (Umatilla) talks about an attack on her family by militia which killed her great-grandparents.

Johnny Jackson talks about his beliefs and spirituality. 1:02.

Louie Pitt (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) retells a story about Coyote that he heard from his father.

Louie Pitt (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) talks about his memories of visiting Celilo Falls and watching other fish.

Louie Pitt (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) talks about the devastation of the river and the extinction of over-fished species.

Louie Pitt (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) talks about the teachings of elders and the importance of always learning about ways of life.

Greg Archuleta: Wapato Returns to the Sandy River Delta

Greg Archuleta: Honoring the Ancestors

Greg Archuleta: Tribes Have Been Rebuilding Since Termination

Johnny Jackson: “It Took Two Men to Pull” Fish out of Celilo Falls

Leah Conner: Grandmother’s Escape from Militia

Johnny Jackson: The River Shows That “We’re Still One People.

Louie Pitt: Coyote Switched the Tails

Louie Pitt: “A Battle to Watch the Fisherman Pull Those Big Fish Up.”

Louie Pitt: Many Celilos

Louie Pitt: You Have to Know “Where You’re From.”