Environment
Washington tribes acquire land around sacred rock
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Two Washington tribes have acquired land around a sacred rock in hopes of creating a sanctuary and habitat preserve.
The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe acquired a total of 100 acres next to Tamanowas Rock. The rock and the surrounding area are used for ceremonies and as a lookout.
The rock itself is still on private property and the tribes hope to buy the land in the future.
Get the Story:
Tribes acquire land around sacred rock in Jefferson County
(The Peninsula Daily News 2/17)
Relevant Links: Tamanowas
Rock Sanctuary - http://www.allmyrelations.org/tamanowas.html
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