The Salmon Chief Statue
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The Salmon Chief raising a salmon over the river to bless the catch. Putting the statue together took over three weeks. Image Courtesy of Dr. Larry Cebula.
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The Salmon Chief
For thousands of years the Spokane River's lower falls have been a fishing spot for several Native American tribes. During annual runs, the salmon were so numerous here that it was difficult to see the rocks on the riverbed. Seasonal fishing…