Cerise Mary Palmanteer

Cerise Mary Palmanteer is a member of both the Yakama and Colville nation. Two fishing peoples from the Nchi’ Wana or Columbia River. Our people have a saying, Wy’kanushpum, which means, we are Salmon people. It recognizes the mutuality of the relationship we hold with the Salmon we consume and steward. I was raised in this tradition of subsistence fishing, hunting and gathering. My elders have taught me to always seek balance in my relationship to the land, air, water and all living creatures. My goals in life and work are to continue to indigenize myself and the world around me.