No two Northwest species are more iconic than salmon and orcas. In fact, author Timothy Egan famously described the Northwest as “wherever the salmon can get to.” Orcas, also known as killer whales, feature prominently in Coast Salish tribal legends and culture all along the Pacific Northwest coast. No two species are more intertwined in this region, either – Chinook salmon are the major food source for Southern Resident Killer Whales. In this issue of Earth Letter, we look at the intersection of salmon and orcas and the impact that humans have had – and can still have – on their continued survival.
Articles include:
- Sacred Encounters in Salmon Nation by Rev. John Rosenberg
- A Sacred Trust by Rachel Shinabarger, Earth Ministry’s Outreach Coordinator
- Shared Tables by Leda Zakarison, Earth Ministry’s former Climate Field Organizer
- A Mother’s Grief Changed Everything by Jessie Dye, Earth Ministry’s Senior Campaign Strategist
- Lummi’s Sacred Obligation Is to Feed Orcas, Our Relations Under the Waves by Rayell Morris
- Finding a Common Future for Orcas and Salmon, Fishermen and Farmers by Sam Mace
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