The HCSEG is tremendously proud and honored in the on-going relationships we have with our Tribal nieghbors located on both the North and South end of the Hood Canal, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Nation and the Skokomish Nation.  Through these relationships, we have learned a great deal about our friends who have lived in this area for thousands of years, and of course about ourselves as well. 

The Hood Canal is rich is cultural history, and of course part of this cultural history has a direct relationship to our Wild Salmon.  Salmon are a Pacific Northwest icon.  However, they  also have been of great importance to the Native communities.  They continue to be one of their primary subsistence food sources.  As well, they have been the subject of many stories that have been passed on from generation to generation through oral tradition. Salmon have identified some family Clan houses, and have identified the people,  "Salmon People". 

Through this relationship, we have been able to provide knowledge, culture and history to both the young and young at heart.  Stories and perspectives of both Native and Non-native communities untimately benefits the Wild salmon, which we all are trying to save for future generations. 

Our relationships have been enriched in many ways, including our participation in the annual canoe journeys, ceremonial activites and potlatch.  We have shared friendships, stories, etc..  bridging cultural differences.             

Our Adventure Salmon Camps for youth are welcomed and embraced by both Tribes.  Again, sharing stories, song, dance, cutural activities, canoe tradition and potlatch.  Through this, we impart on our salmon campers the teachings of the first people, so they may develop a more holistic understanding of the world and appreciate each culture's perspective. 

Wild Salmon and their ecosystems are important to both Native and Non-Native peoples.  We believe we must look to and plan for the future, and believe it is morally right taking into consideration the needs of seven generations to come.   By keeping positive relationships between our cultures, and bridging cultural differences, recovery of our Wild Salmon is possible.