HEAL & GROWTH
September 13th, 2024
“The lineage I come from…all coast Salish women—we hear our spirit songs when we’re closest to water. Even after I’d started writing Red Paint, I didn’t know that detail and my mom told me that historically, our spirit power songs have come to us when we’re by bodies of water—rivers, lakes, seas. So, to me, water represents healing and power”
-Writing as Healing Ritual: A Conversation with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe
PRE-SALE TICKETS
Presale tickets for Netse Mot: One Heart | One Mind: One People Gathering are up for grabs! If you’ve been waiting, now’s your chance to snag them before the general sale.
Date: October 22, 2024
Venue: Paramount Theater, Seattle Washington
Presale Link: https://www.stgpresents.org/events/netse-mot-one-people-gathering`
Presale Code: NETSEMOT2024
Don’t wait too long, these tickets will go fast!
How We Heal
Relentless loss requires constant healing. In the Coast Salish way, healing flows like a river through our land, community, and sacred traditions, embracing the whole self—mind, body, and spirit. We heal by visiting sacred sites, staying together, canoe journeys, and partaking in winter ceremonies where listening, singing, and dancing calm the mind and restore balance to the spirit. These traditions connect us with our ancestors and land. Gathering cedar is both physical and spiritual, offering strength and renewal. Our elders, the keepers of ancient wisdom, guide us through stories that link us to our past. In potlatches and talking circles, we find the emotional support we need. Here are some ways our staff members heal:
“I take care of myself by bathing in the river and praying. How does an individual heal? In time, I recommend people slow down as time is a social construct.” -Raven Borsey
“Getting off the grid, be with nature, be completely off-line, be unplugged, walking through the forest or going to an island within the pacific northwest.” -Adonia Cairns
“I get a lot of rest, go outside, touch grass, and be creative.” -Roy Nicol
“Through Culture” -Santana Rabang
In The Spotlight
Coast Salish jams are a deep and meaningful part of the Pacific Northwest’s native community. They blend the old with the new, reflecting both sacred traditions and modern experiences. Traditional Coast Salish music includes songs for ceremonies, storytelling, and community gatherings, often accompanied by drums and rattles that echo our ancestors’ voices.
Today, you might hear these traditional elements mixed with contemporary sounds, showcasing how our culture evolves while honoring its roots. These jams are more than just a song and dance; they are a living testament to our history and a celebration of our enduring spirit. You will hear some of these songs performed live at Netse Mot and we plan to unify many of the Lummi singing groups and sing together as One.
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