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Salmon Ceremony

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Description: Lucy Olney, a member of the Sewid family, is playing the part of the head of the salmon in the Salmon Dance. The Salmon Dance is performed as part of the Salmon Ceremony held each year with the first run of the salmon. Lucy is a member of the Mamaleleqala band, which is part of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation.




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