Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation

Camp reconnects tribal members with camas - Northwest Treaty Tribes Leaning forward, Gordon Max Najera Jr. of the Port Gamble S’klallam Tribe used his weight to push the sharp edge…

IRRF was recognized as part of the Impact Squad at the 3rd Annual Gratitude & Moving Up Ceremony.

IRRF invited Native scholars from Pinnacles Prep to our 3rd Annual Indian H**p Field Trip in November 2023.
It was a great day spent with the land ✨

lámlamt to for producing the documentary film, Fish War.

IRRF is pleased to host the screening of this film tonight in Wenatchee at the & want to say lámlamt to all who attended!

‼️Press Release‼️

The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) presents “Fish War”, a new feature documentary film from North Forty Productions and Northwest Treaty Tribes Media.

Join us Thursday June 27th at 7pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee.

About the film
Salmon are the lifeblood for many Indigenous communities in Washington. When the state government all but cut off their fishing access in apparent violation of an 1855 treaty, the tribes refused to take it lying down. They saw their fight as part of the growing civil rights movement across the country and capitalized on their penchant for peaceful disobedience and protest to draw national attention to their plight. Their dogged work earned them a day in court but, instead of settling the issue of fishing rights, a landmark decision by a conservative judge triggered a decades-long battle between the tribes, the government, and non-Indigenous fishermen. With support from the Northwest Treaty Tribes, Fish War uses rare archival footage and the insight of activists on the front lines of the fight to trace the battle from its origins in the ’60s to today while interrogating what guaranteed fishing rights truly mean in the face of a climate crisis and human intervention.

All proceeds from the screening will go to IRRF.
Purchase tickets on the Numerica Performing Arts Center website: https://numericapac.org

IRRF is giving away tickets to the documentary film, Fish War, screening for this Thursday June 27th 7pm.

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Winners will be announced Wednesday June 26th at noon.

The Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is excited to present “Fish War”, a new documentary film from North 40 Productions and Northwest Treaty Tribes Media.

This is a must see film! We hope to see you there!

IRRF board members & Elders attending the 6th Annual Pateros Salmon bake.

L ▶️ R: Aaron Naumann, Board Member
David LaFever, Secretary
Jordan Lucky, Treasurer
Mary Big Bull-Lewis, Founder & Chair
Randy Lewis, Elder
Rob Crandall, Board Member

Also in attendance, not in photo:
Carly Feddersen, Board Member
Joe Feddersen, Elder
Bernadine Phillips, Elder

📽️ Wenatchee!! “Fish War” (a Washington Filmworks Small Budget Production Initiative project!) is coming to a screen near you! After two sold out premiere screenings at SIFF, this new feature documentary by North Forty Productions and Northwest Treaty Tribes Media is playing at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. All proceeds from the screening go to the Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation.

🗓️ June 27 // 7pm // Numerica Performing Arts Center // Wenatchee, WA

🎟️ Tickets available at numericapac.com

North Forty // Northwest Treaty Tribes // Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation // Numerica Performing Arts Center

IRRF to show screening of North Forty Productions “Fish War” documentary WENATCHEE — The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation is hosting a screening of a film by Wenatchee-based North Forty Productions.

Cashmere will celebrate Founders' Days on June 29th with a slew of activities. Here at the Museum & Pioneer Village we will host a re-dedication of the Tree of Peace. Please Join us at 2:00 pm for the festivities. Our event will be presided over by Wendell George and will include representatives from the Washington State, Fish & Wildlife and the Colville Confederated Tribes.

For some background on the Tree of Peace: A ceremonial planting of a Great Tree of Peace was held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. on September 17, 1988, as part of the U.S. Constitutional Bicentennial. In the same year, a Tree of Peace was planted at the Omak Park which encouraged peace between the East and West sides of Omak. Another tree was planted at Cashmere which symbolizes peace between the Colville Confederated Tribes and the State of Washington. Councilmen Mathew Dick Jr. and Wendell George and many tribal members participated in the 1989 planting.

Catch the documentary film, Fish War, Thursday June 27th at 7pm at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee!
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) presents “Fish War”, a new feature documentary film from North Forty Productions and Northwest Treaty Tribes Media.

Fish War recently premiered two sold out screenings at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 11, 2024.

About the film

Salmon are the lifeblood for many Indigenous communities in Washington. When the state government all but cut off their fishing access in apparent violation of an 1855 treaty, the tribes refused to take it lying down. They saw their fight as part of the growing civil rights movement across the country and capitalized on their penchant for peaceful disobedience and protest to draw national attention to their plight. Their dogged work earned them a day in court but, instead of settling the issue of fishing rights, a landmark decision by a conservative judge triggered a decades-long battle between the tribes, the government, and non-Indigenous fishermen. With support from the Northwest Treaty Tribes, Fish War uses rare archival footage and the insight of activists on the front lines of the fight to trace the battle from its origins in the ’60s to today while interrogating what guaranteed fishing rights truly mean in the face of a climate crisis and human intervention.

-Betsy Cass, SIFF Programmer

Watch the preview below!

Fish War -- Official Trailer When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. FISH WAR follow...

⚾️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ⚾️
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IRRF’s Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox

1st Annual IRRF Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox Baseball game!
The Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation is thrilled to sponsor Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox baseball game on Saturday July 13th at 6:35pm.

⚾️IRRF will be giving out 100 FREE tickets to Tribal Members & Descendants - MUST register to secure your tickets⚾️

Registration link will be posted here on June 11th, 2024 at 5pm.
We have an amazing fun family eventing with a line-up for the night, including traditional drumming, Indigenous athlete first pitch, new swag with the event branding available for purchase.

If you would like to dance, sing at the event,
contact [email protected]

Limit of 5 tickets per registration.
Will honor registrations in order or completion by time stamp.

Upcoming event!

Documentary Night: Fish War
Thursday June 27, 2024 at 7pm
at the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee
🎟️ Tickets are $15 🎟️
Tickets sold on NPAC website - link in bio

The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) presents “Fish War”, a new feature documentary film from and
Fish War recently premiered two sold out screenings at the Seattle International Film Festival on
May 11, 2024.

View the trailer: https://www.fishwarmovie.com


About the film:
Salmon are the lifeblood for many Indigenous communities in Washington. When the state government all but cut off their fishing access in apparent violation of an 1855 treaty, the tribes refused to take it lying down. They saw their fight as part of the growing civil rights movement across the country and capitalized on their penchant for peaceful disobedience and protest to draw national attention to their plight. Their dogged work earned them a day in court but, instead of settling the issue of fishing rights, a landmark decision by a conservative judge triggered a decades-long battle between the tribes, the government, and non-Indigenous fishermen. With support from the Northwest Treaty Tribes, Fish War uses rare archival footage and the insight of activists on the front lines of the fight to trace the battle from its origins in the ’60s to today while interrogating what guaranteed fishing rights truly mean in the face of a climate crisis and human intervention.

-Betsy Cass, SIFF Programmer

About IRRF:
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit established in 2021 to preserve history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy.

All proceed from the screening will go to IRRF.

IRRF’s Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox
**Registration will open June 11th at 5pm - link will be posted on our website.

1st Annual IRRF Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox Baseball game!
The Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation is thrilled to sponsor Indigenous Culture Night at the AppleSox baseball game
on Saturday July 13th at 6:35pm. IRRF will be giving out 100 FREE tickets to Tribal Members & Descendants - MUST register to secure your tickets. Registration link will be posted here on June 11th, 2024 at 5pmWe have an amazing fun family eventing with a line-up for the night, including traditional drumming, Indigenous athlete first pitch, new swag with the event branding available for purchase.
If you would like to dance, sing at the event, contact [email protected]

Limit of 5 tickets per registration.
Will honor registrations in order or completion by time stamp.

Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Ballard, WA. has been a model that IRRF has looked to for inspiration for our future Community Center.

IRRF Elder, Randy Lewis, is one of the founders of Daybreak Star Indian Center and continues to contribute to history, stories and culture.

Check out this video by The Atlantic:

Unsettled Territory: How activists built a safe haven for Native culture in Seattle A safe haven for Native cultural preservation lies within Discovery Park, Seattle’s largest public park. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center was founded in ...

🎉ANNOUNCEMENT! 🕰️ It’s time to nominate outstanding individuals for the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards! ✨ From June 3 to July 8, nominate Native artists and culture bearers who have selflessly shared their cultural knowledge and ancestral gifts. These awards offer $50,000 grants to four to six honorees, empowering them to flourish as entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Click the link to nominate a culture bearer now! 🔗https://bit.ly/2024-FPF-CSA-App

The Coast Salish Youth Coalition 6th Annual Camas Bake took place this weekend. IRRF board member, Rob, attended for the second year with IRRF.

Beautiful time spent with the land and relatives from many tribes!

188 published organizations for

IRRF is thrilled to be a part of the campaign, check out the list

Beautiful day on the homelands with relatives and friends for the Salmon Ceremony lead by the p’squosa salmon chief.

lámlamt to ntitiyáx (salmon) for giving the greatest sacrifice, its life.

📍nsíq̓ǝl̓t (icicle)

Watch the recent episode on Daybreak Star Radio 📻

Get your tickets for UNSETTLED 2024 - Final Season

Discover History with Mary Big Bull-Lewis in 'Unsettled' - Daybreak Star Radio In a captivating conversation with Red and Ronnie on Daybreak Star Radio, Mary Big Bull-Lewis and Randy Lewis expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming event, “Unsettled.” This unique theatrical production, brought to life by the Dangerous Women collaborative, marks its final year. “Unsettled....

Last month, IRRF Chair - Mary Big Bull-Lewis, and Elder - Randy Lewis, visited

You’ll be able to catch our interview on the Daybreak Star Radio soon!
is the station for American Indian and Tribal music, their goal is to have 90% Native American music and up to 10% of music from those who specifically support Indigenous causes or have spent significant time learning Native instruments and styles.
Tune in to hear exclusive interviews, music and more!

lámlamt to for displaying our IRRF signage inside the museum!

IRRF Executive Director, Twa-le, and Chair, Mary, visited the as we prepare to plan for Huckleberry Camp 2024!

The camp director has been working on renaming one of the cabins. New signs were placed on cabins yesterday & a sign that shares the history of the naming of the new p’squosa cabin.

IRRF is proud to sponsor the local play, UNSETTLED 2024 - Final Season , for the second year!

2024 marks the final year of this groundbreaking show that explores the settling of Central Washington through the eyes of multiple cultures including the perspective of Indigenous women. IRRF Chair, Mary Big Bull-Lewis, joins the stage as she shares the story of the Four Food Chiefs.

Dangerous Women, production, is a collaborative of visionary female artists based in NCW.

This show sells out every year, don’t wait - get your tickets. Purchase tickets on the website:

https://icicle.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/events/a0SHp00000gXhcpMAC