Yuba River 2011 Salmon Ceremony
NEW LOCATION
The Calling Back the Salmon to the Yuba River ceremony will be held at a new location this year.
The new location will be at Sycamore Ranch Park, on Highway 20 on October 8th, 2011.
This is located o the Yuba River 4.5 miles west of Parks Bar bridge.
This is a Drug and Alcohol Free ceremony, hosted by the Tsi Akim Maidu
More information – 530.274.7497
RUNNER INFORMATION
If you are interested in being a Support or Spirit Runner, please complete the Contact Form and let us know that you are interested. You will receive an email in mid September on the details of the run.
Spirit Runners will be permitted to touch the salmon and will physically carry the salmon (in a special carrier that is constructed for this purpose), which may weigh as much as 35 pounds. All Spirit Runners must adhere to strict criteria established by the Tsi-Akim Maidu in preparation of the run. In preparation for the run, Spirit Runner must “fast” for 48 hours. From 7 am on Thursday, through the end of the run, Spirit Runners shall not consume any salt, grease, meat, alcohol, drugs, or have sexual activity. Tradition dictates that women on their moon cycle are also not permitted to come into physical contact with the spirit salmon. All Spirit Runners must also participate in the Sunrise Ceremony, to be conducted at Sycamore Ranch Park on Highway 20. Spirit Runners must pre-register for the run by 5pm Wednesday, prior to the Saturday ceremony.
There will be a purification ceremony held prior to the ceremony, where those fasting for the ceremony are invited to attend.The time and date of the purification ceremony will be determined in late September. We will contact runners with location and time. There is not a requirement to participate in purification ceremony, however, runners are welcome to attend.
Support Runners will accompany the Spirit Runners throughout the running route. Support Runners are encouraged to pre-register for the event. However, Support Runners can join on the day of the event.
