Indigenous history
Wanapum Elder Ernestine Conner, a Grant County PUD cultural resources specialist, shows some traditional weaving at the 2022 Archeology Days. Archeology Days 2023 are scheduled for Oct. 2 and 3.
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Yakama crafter Lindsey Howtopat shows a cedar bark basket, woven in the traditional shape that he said is the best for transporting huckleberries, during the 2022 Archeology Days.
Wanapum member Velma Wyena, a Grant County Public Utility District cultural project worker, demonstrates the techniques involved in beading and finishing buckskin moccasins.
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Children and adults will get a look at the history and culture of the Wanapum and Columbia Plateau people at Archeology Days on Oct. 3 and 4 at the Wanapum Heritage Center, 29082 Highway 243 South. Drivers should turn at the Priest Rapids Dam entrance of the site.
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