May 11 – 13, 2026
Ktunaxa Nation Salmon Warriors in attendance: Isaiah Shepperd, Andre Nicholas, Tyrell Gravelle, Aiden Jacobs, Westly Gravelle, David Manuel and Jasmine Wallace and Dawn Scout (Indigenous Knowledge Coordinator).
Total of Ktunaxa participants and representation 11.
The Tri-Nation Salmon Warrior Spring Gathering took place along the Columbia River including Castlegar, Slocan and Revelstoke.
First, they traveled from Cranbrook to Revelstoke with the Salmon Warriors.
They joined the other two nations and started with introductions.
From Revelstoke the Salmon Warriors travelled on a shuttle together.
They made their way to the Galena Bay ferry and did check ins with what knowledge they all had of the Bringing the Salmon Home Initiative.
As they continued on their travels along the Nakusp route they got to stop for breaks along the way and take in the scenery around them.
The first night they stayed in Castlegar and visited the Gathering Place at Selkirk College where they shared songs and stories and gift giving.
The second day everyone gathered at the Millennium Park in Castlegar for fry releases.
After the first release they all travelled to Slocan Lake boat launch and participated in a second fry release that same day.
After the two fry releases on the first day, they made their way back to Revelstoke.
Along the way they stopped at a gorgeous waterfall and took photos.
Next stop was the Halcyon Hot Springs where they had a relaxing break in the hot pools followed by a delicious dinner in the park.
They arrived in Revelstoke the evening of the second day and debriefed with ice cream, card games and down time.
The third day everyone gathered at the Centennial Park boat launch on Revelstoke for the third fry release of the trip.
They all participated in the fry release and then completed the trip with a round table of debriefing and gift giving.
This trip was tons of fun! Everyone getting to meet each other and some were reuniting and a lot were creating new bonds.
