September 12 marked an historic event for the Port. Five Indian tribes and nearly 100 guests were present at a ceremony honoring the native tribes in the Northwest at the Parkersville National Historic site in Washougal. The dedication ceremony for the Chinook Plaza was marked by tribal drummers, a recitation of the native Chinook Wawa language (read from cell phones notes – in an ironic twist!) local dignitaries a speech by a local historian and concluded with a food blessing on the refreshments. The plaza entrance on the north side of the site is marked by dedicatory statues and sculptures and is worth viewing. For your benefit, we’ve included a brief 30-second video clip of one of the drumming ceremonies.
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