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Family Activities


All about Tulalip

In this unit children become familiar with the lands and waters of Tulalip and build their identity within Tulalip.

Image of Tulalip Bay

pədʔuladxʷ – Fall

In this unit families will recognize the difference between the seasons and consider fall activities in Tulalip.

A tree with most of it leaves changing color or already dropped

x̌payʔac – Cedar

The goal of this unit is to learn about the healing, protective and medicinal properties of cedar.

cedar bough

Hunting and Feasting

Hunting and feasting explores how our ancestors hunted for game and preserved food for the long winters.

Salmon a stick roasting

pədt̕əs – Winter

Our Winter Unit covers the changes the weather undergoes for the season, & how stories were traditionally told.

Winter across Tulalip Bay

pigʷədalʔtxʷ-Longhouse

This unit will show you many things about our traditional homes, the Longhouse.hibulb cultural center

syəhubtxʷ – Storytelling

The Storytelling unit covers the traditional art of storytelling, learning about traditional storytellers and the stories they shared with the people.

Melissa Young and Jasmyne Diaz telling stories

Traditional Foods and Healing

Traditional Foods and Healing explores different plants that have been essential to the survival of our ancestors and people today.stinging nettles

ʔuhihədəb – Spring

Families will identify weather patterns and cultural activities that occur in the spring and why they are important to the Tulalip people.

smudging

Fish & Shellfish Lifecycle

Families will explore fish and shellfish habitats and harvesting practices.


Salmon drawing

First Salmon Ceremony

Families (ʔiišəd) will discuss why we have a First Salmon Ceremony (sʔəsq̓ʷuʔ ʔə ti hikʷ siʔab yubəč) and prepare to participate in the event.

Salmon arrives in Longhouse for First Salmon Ceremony

pədhədəb -Summer

The goal of the summer unit is to teach families about the importance of seasonal activities and harvesting.


Mountain Huckleberries

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