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river. To the w2st the territory extmded up the river or river and
lake valleys. The thrse areas were relatively parallel to each other
extendlsg west~ard to the peaks of the Cascade Range.
The spring and fall seasons were mostly spent near the various
fishing stations. Other seasons were devoted Eo gathering roots and
berries and hunting for game. The higher mountain elevations supplied .
then %it5 large game such as desr, elk, bear, mocntain goats and sheep
while the lawer areas supplied smaller game such as rabbits. They found
ducks, geese and tarkey in the low regions.
The fishing, principally salmoc, was the principal activity of these
tribes. All had fishing sites within their respective territories.
However, the best fishery was iri the Wenatc5ee territory at the forks of '
the WenaEches River and Icicle Creek. Weirs were used to trap the salmon
duricg the large salmon runs. This spot was a gathering place for the .
Indians and many members of the Ckelan and Entiat Tribes as well as those
from the Columbia and Kictitas-Tribes wodd congregate at the site. Dr. .
Ray reported that the Wenatchee themselves hilt and maintained the weirs
but-fish would be distributed by the Wenatchee to the visiting Indians
for their daily ne&?s. There was bartering for supplies of the fish
be taken back to the visitors' home territory.
(b) Columbia
The Col~mbia Tribe, although also Salish speaking and with
basic culture relatively similar to that of the Chelan, Entiat and
to . '
Wenatchee, occupied a much different tribal area. Dr. Ray listed 44 village
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- sites. About one-half the sites were near the western border of the claimed
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