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What does it mean to turn human beings into artifacts? What happens to the living communities who lose control and ownership over their own ancestors and heritage?
After a 20-year legal career, Celeste Whitewolf (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla) dedicated herself to learning and teaching the art of basket weaving.
You could live your whole life in the quiet North Seattle neighborhood of Wedgwood and never realize that there is a nearly 20 foot tall, 1.5 million pound glacial erratic right off the main road.
Learn about the unique quality of Huckleberries gathered near Mount St. Helens and how to make them into delicious muffins with Burke Museum Tribal Liaison Polly Olsen (Yakama).
Burke members and staff, along with others from the greater community, have shared their memories, perspectives, and photos of their experiences from the 1980 eruption. Here are some of their stories.