Quileute People La Push, Washington

Quileute People
La Push, Washington
Site Specifics
Airport: Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Language: English, Quileute
Food: Salmon, vegetables, fruit,
sandwiches, coffee and milk
Lodging: Communal lodging
Our Partnership
Teams live and work with the
Quileute people in La Push, a tiny
fishing village on the Pacific coast of
the Olympic Peninsula.
A Brief History of the Community
For millennia, the Quileute people
have used long boats to catch
fish, whales and seals in the sacred
waters near La Push. They are the
“children of raven” and have no
language relatives in the region.
Community Projects
In the past, teams have worked on
a variety of projects in La Push, such
as building an outdoor amphitheater, gardening, beach cleanup and
creating a home for the Self Help
Drumming Group, a support group
for drug and alcohol recovery.
Collaborating on
community efforts like
refurbishing buildings,
gardening and other
projects with elders
and youth
What will we do?
Each day, the team and the community
will meet to plan the day’s schedule.
Some of these activities may include:
Participating in a
weekly drumming
circle with the
community
Building relationships
by sharing a meal or
playing games
Enjoying freshly
caught salmon next
to a bonfire on the
beach in the evening
Listening to stories
shared by the elders
to gain a greater
knowledge of the
community
Reflecting on shared
experiences with the
team and developing a
greater knowledge of
the community
Extend your trip
Hike Hurricane Ridge and Hoh National Rainforest, both parts of Olympic National Park.
Relax on an Olympic National Park beach and
see hot springs and beautiful waterfalls.
Visit the Space Needle for amazing views of
Seattle before you head back to the airport.
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