Cultus Lake Festival (Part 1)

Description: 

Festival music, speeches, contests and other activities with Benjamin Paul, Joe Washington, and multiple unidentified persons of Coast Salish, Cowichan, Chilliwack Salish, Lummi Salish and Yakima (Jun 8, 1968) including an audio recording and transcript relating to the Cultus Lake Festival in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

SIDE 1: 1. Introduction and Slahal song; 2. Beauty contest; 3. Speech by Benjamin Paul; 4. Speech by Joe Washington (Lummi); 5. Consolation prizes for runners-up; 6. Calls to canoe captains to draw; 7. Invitation to Lummi Stommish (Slahal, Love Eagle Dance, Dance of the Salmon(?), and Farewell Song are interspersed).

SIDE 2: 1. Invitation to Makah Day; 2. Canoe captains draw for positions; 3. Single paddle race; 4. Double paddle race; 5. 11-man race and commentary (partial).