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The Salmon Way, an Alaskan state of mind | Amy Gulick

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
7:00 pm8:30 pm
Red Barn, 347 Division Street, Leavenworth

Join us in the Red Barn for The Salmon Way, an Alaskan state of mind, by Amy Gulickn. Doors open at 6:30pm for community social and no-host refreshments, presentation begins at 7pm.

Alaskans have deeply personal relationships with their salmon. These remarkable fish provide a fundamental source of food, livelihood, and identity, connecting generations and communities throughout the state. Yet while salmon are integral to the lives of many Alaskans, the habitat they need to thrive is increasingly at risk as communities and decision makers evaluate large-scale development proposals. The Salmon Way celebrates and explores the relationships between people and salmon in Alaska. Through story and images, author Amy Gulick shows us that people from wildly different backgrounds all value a salmon way of life.

In researching her new book, Amy spent time with individuals whose lives are inextricably linked with salmon. Commercial fishermen take her on as crew, Alaska Native families teach her the art of preserving fish and culture, and sport fishing guides show her where to cast her line as well as her mind. Each experience expands our understanding of the “salmon way” in Alaska.

Learn more at www.thesalmonway.org

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