Chehalis Traditional Salmon Feast!

Sts’ailes Tourism welcomes you to the Charlie Long House and have “set the table” for you for the 2010 Slow Food Vancouver Agassiz Bike Tour, August 21. 
Register by clicking here. 

Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under.  This includes a fresh fruit give-away and a small cultural gift item. (Ticket refunds for the salmon feast will only be available until noon on August 11th, less an administration fee.)

Chief Willie Charlie and Family invite you to enjoy a rare glimpse into a traditional Chehalis Long House, and an introduction to the culture, lands and history of the Chehalis.  The Chehalis are known for their generosity and welcoming spirit, and you will enjoy a feast of the senses, as you experience a traditional cultural celebration, while immersed in the way of life of the host family, in their community, located along the Harrison River, within the beautiful Coast Mountains of southwestern BC.
Willie Charlie has been listening to the stories of his Elders since childhood and is a chosen storyteller among the Chehalis people. Chief Willie Charlie accurately retells these wonderful stories and the lessons rooted within them.  Experience the spirituality of their sacred family home as they perform songs and dances passed down for generations.  Traditional refreshments, including salmon, locally sourced greens and Red Fife Wheat Flour bannock and Indian teas will be served.

6:00pm  Welcome Ceremony
6:15pm Feast
7:00pm  Table Songs
7:15  Cultural Sharing – Sasquatch Tours Dancers
8pm Farewell - Closing

Directions:
Charlie Long House – 5041 Chehalis Road (Large Sasquatch Face sign at entrance).
It is in the Chehalis community on the way to Hemlock Mountain Resort approximately 1 km from the access road to the mountain. Turn right (north) before the Chehalis Store and Gas, which is just past the one lane bridge over the Chehalis.
From the Lougheed Highway, enter on Morris Valley Road, turning at the Sasquatch Inn. (Morris Valley Road is 1 km west of the Harrison River Bridge)  Drive approximately 7 kms north on Morris Valley Road.  Through the 4 way Stop, past Sandpiper Golf Course and Rowena’s on the River.  At Chehalis Road, turn right just before the Chehalis Store and Gas.  Continue for approximately 2 kms, the Charlie Long House is on the left side, with a prominent sign that has a large Sasquatch.  Turn left into the driveway; proceed to the back side of the Long House to park.

*Please bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, the Long House has bench seating, this will make your visit more comfortable.

Purchase tickets to the Chehalis Traditional Salmon Feast online at the event registration page.  Click here to order your tickets.  (Ticket refunds for the salmon feast will only be available until noon on August 11th, less an administration fee.)