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2015 Fishers Expo

Jun 30, 2015

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The Columbia River Indian Fishers Expo is hosted by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.  This event provides Indian fishers with information, resources, and training that will help them improve river safety, fish quality, and equipment maintenance. The event and lunch are free for all Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce fishers. The Expo runs from 8:00 to 4:00 on Friday, July 24. The Expo is held at the Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E Marina Way (next to the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge).

Schedule (subject to change)

  • 8:00 Trade show opens; coffee service
  • 8:30 Conference opening ceremony and welcoming
  • 8:45 Morning presentations and classes
    Food Handling Certification Class
  • 11:30 River rescue demonstration
  • Noon Lunch
    Keynote address by NCAI Chairman Brian Cladoosby
    Fisher update by CRITFC Executive Director Paul Lumley
  • 2:00 Afternoon presentations and classes
  • 3:00 Tribal Fish & Wildlife Committee Q&A sessions
  • 4:00 Expo closes