Tribal Tribune

06/17/2026

Inchelium

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Please take all precautions today in regards to fire weather.

06/15/2026

Abrahamson Relay claims runner-up finish at Muckleshoot Gold Cup Championship

AUBURN, Wash. — Abrahamson Relay and jockey Ryder Abrahamson earned a second-place finish in the championship race at this year's Muckleshoot Gold Cup on June 14 at Emerald Downs.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation were well represented throughout the weekend, with teams including Omak Express, Grizzly Mountain, Strong Horse, Sp̓qni, Arrow Lakes and Abrahamson Relay competing in the annual event. Arrow Lakes and Abrahamson Relay both advanced to the championship race, where Abrahamson Relay secured the runner-up finish.

Courtesy Photo 📸 by Heather Sacha Photography & Art

06/13/2026

Representing the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Arrow Lakes of Inchelium WA opened the this year's Muckleshoot Gold Cup with a Heat 1 victory on Friday night. Jockey Terrence Holford guided the team to the win during the first night of competition.

06/12/2026

Sinixt Canoe Journey Begins!

Revelstoke—Today, paddlers began their day with a pull from Martha Creek Provincial Campground to Revelstoke Dam. They had light rain and slight headwind when they got on the water.

Later in the day, Tony Louie met with students from the elementary school to talk to them about the cedar canoe being used on the canoe journey. Faith Zacherle-Tonasket and Kalaya Zacherle led a plant workshop with high school students.

A dinner was held at the community center. Speaking tonight about the importance of the canoe journey, the water, the salmon, the land, and animals were Tony Louie, Cindy Marchand, DR Michel, and Sulustu Moses. The canoe journey will follow the Columbia River and will culminate with the First Salmon Ceremony at Sn̓x̌ʷn̓tkʷitkʷ (Kettle Falls) on June 21.

By Sonny Sellars | Tribal Tribune

06/10/2026

EPA Officials Meet with CBC Members at Kettle Falls