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Free the Snake Flotilla
Date: July 20, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 3 pm
Location: Hell’s Gate State Park, Lewiston, ID
Join us at Hell’s Gate State Park to honor the salmon and Snake River. Help us raise our voices to support treaty rights and breach the Lower Snake River Dams!
Breakfast items will be available in the morning at Group Shelter #6 followed by distinguished speakers, a flotilla on the Snake River, and lunch.
For the flotilla, we will be launching from the Asotin boat ramp and floating to the shore near the group shelter.
Please register and fill out a waiver for the flotilla here
Contacts:
Julian Matthews | email: protectingnimiipuu@gmail.com | phone: (509)-330-0023
Maria E. | email: nimiipuu.protecting1@gmail.com
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Sharing Stories
Inspiring Change
Networking
Knowing that there is strength both in numbers and a common vision, Nimiipuu connects with other groups in the region who are dedicated to protecting the environment.
We are a voice for the land, water and air. We gather to support positive environmental actions and to protest threats to our treaty, rights and sacred lands. Nimiipuu increases public awareness and encourage collective action.
Educate & Engage
Nimiipuu organizes and/or hosts events to educate and engage the public. We work with elders and the young to facilitate intergenerational awareness and responsibility to protect what is sacred to us. We attract and develop environmental leaders for the coming generations.
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Our next major venture is the Lummi House of Tears Carvers bringing the Totem heading to WA DC part of the Red Road to DC journey July 15 Chief Timothy Park
Thank you Wingspan Media for your photo journaling of our work!