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FBC is honored at CSKT 2008 River Honoring opening ceremony, May 12, 2008
River
Lower Flathead River
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Elder
Pend d'Oreille elder Pat Pierre leads the opening prayer for the well-being of the river.

Award Clint and Clayton Clint
FBC Chair Clint Whitney receives the commemorative plaque from fellow Commissioner and CSKT Natural Resources Department Head Clayton Matt. Looking on is event MC Tony Incashola, Director of the Salish-Pend d'Oreille Culture Committee.

drummer
Drummer Willie Andrew
family
group
The three left-most elder women are all Salish-Pend d'Oreille: Janie Wabaunsee, Cecille Lumpry, and Clara Bourdon.
All images © 2008 Mark Holston
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