British Columbia, Coast Salish Nations, Tribes Honor Salish Sea

British Columbia, Coast Salish Nations, Tribes Honor Salish Sea   Coast Salish leaders welcomed Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott to the Songhees waterfront for a colourful and lively ceremony to celebrate the official naming of the Salish Sea.   “Coast Salish peoples have traversed these waters for thousands of years and this name pays homage to our collective history,” said Point. “Today’s celebration reflects the growing...

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