Neah Bay (Makah Res.) Chinuk Lu7lu: AUGUST 11 & 12, 2001: Preliminary announcement

[Dave Robertson]

Khanawi-lhaksta,

This is a first announcement of a 4th Chinuk Lu7lu to be held this summer at Neah Bay, on the lands of the Makah Nation, Washington State, USA.

This will be a fun weekend gathering to help people learn and practice speaking Chinook Jargon.  The dates are Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and 12th, 2001.  (Anyone going to the Salish conference in Chilliwack should be able to drive to Neah on Friday the 10th and get there in time.)

Activities being brainstormed for this gathering include small-group collaborations in Jargon storytelling (you can do it!); a salmon bake; a session of /slahal/ bonegame; and a presentation on the sizeable Nootkan / Makah component in the Jargon, for those who may have some familiarity with Makah already.  Excursions and group meals are also likely; your suggestions made via this CHINOOK list are warmly welcomed, too.

Let me suggest that those interested in, or definitely planning on, attending this Chinuk Lu7lu please notify Maria Pascua <mppascua at hotmail.com> or me <ddr11 at columbia.edu>.  This will help our committee make the best plans possible for all who attend.

You'll want to make travel plans in advance, to decide the best way for you to reach Neah Bay.  And it's a very good idea to make reservations for a place to stay at Neah -- So here's some information from Maria Pascua of the Makah cultural department:

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Here is the phone number for 'Bay's Best' accommodations available at our
Tribal Center complex: (360)645-3325.  These rooms are economical, $18.50 or so per night.  The rooms are Close to Wyaatch River and Hobuck Beach, and about 15 minutes away from our workshop site at the Makah Cultural &
Research Center classroom.  August is a busy time here in Neah Bay, so be
sure to make your reservations as soon as possible.

The Bay's Best is probably the most comfortable facility.  There are other resorts/motels, but they are tailored more towards the seasonal tourist fisherman, and the amenities are limited.  There is a new facility at Bowman Beach (King Fisher Enterprises) a 5 minute drive from Neah Bay, which looks like a nice place to stay, and there is a bed and breakfast in Clallam Bay which is about a 35 minute drive from Neah Bay.

Here are some useful links with more information about our area:
    www.makah.com
    www.northolympic.com/capeflatterytrail
    www.northolympic.com/makah/map
    www.kingfisherenterprises.com/index.htm
    www.wimall.com/mdaf/index5.html

Take care,
Maria

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