WHAT: Duwamish Native Foods Now & Then – Salmon Soup & Berry Cobbler

WHEN: February 22, 2015. 12-4 pm.

WHERE: Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, 206-431-1582, www.duwamishtribe.org

Free program sharing the cultural & food traditions of Chief Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe. Doors open 12 pm. Cultural Program 1-3 pm. Shared Meal 3-4 pm. Free. All invited. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1273292

Two of today’s recognized super foods– salmon & berries–were basic Duwamish dietary staples. Before metal pots were introduced, the Duwamish made soups in a tightly woven basket. The soup was boiled by placing hot river rocks in the basket. Salmon soup was a traditional favorite. Berries were collected in season and preserved for later use.

The Duwamish Native Food Program is sponsored by the DUWAMISH RIVER OPPORTUNITY FUND (DROF): Seattle Department of Neighborhoods & 4Culture. Bi-monthly program, 2nd & 4th Sundays, February-July.y.

Currently in the Duwamish Art Gallery– Roger Fernandes: Proof of Spirit. New works by master Salish artist & storyteller reflect on local native culture & beliefs.

Roger Fernandes is a Native American artist whose work reflects the culture and beliefs of the Puget Salish tribes of the Pacific Northwest Coast. A member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe, he was born and raised in Seattle and studied art at the University of Washington.