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Instructor to explore the history of tribal fishing rights on the Columbia River
Photos and story by James Hill
At 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 3:30 p.m. at the Washington County Museum, PCC history instructor Christopher Shelley will present “Salmon and Indians on the Columbia Plateau.” In his presentation, Shelley will share slides and stories about tribal fishing and how certain treaties impacted this rich tradition.
Shelley has written, taught, and lectured on native peoples and the Northwest salmon crisis at schools and conferences along the Columbia River since 1996. From 1999 to 2002, he served as the Director of Education & Training for Salmon Corps, a regional non-profit organization that restored salmon habitat, and provided educational opportunities for tribal youth.
The Washington County Museum is located on the Rock Creek Campus. It is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays except major holidays. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and youth ages 6-17. Admission is free for children under 6, members, employees of corporate members, and PCC faculty, students and staff.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »