Davis “Yellowash” Washines defended the Columbia River as a sacred trust

At Bradford Island, near Bonneville Dam, the river carried more than water. Beneath the Columbia’s surface were toxic sediments, dumped near a place where Yakama people had fished since time immemorial. To officials, it was a cleanup site. To the Yakama Nation, it was a usual and accustomed fishing place, protected by treaty. To Davis [Continue reading] The post Davis “Yellowash” Washines defended the Columbia River as a sacred trust appeared first on Rhett Ayers Butler .