The first seasonal round of harvesting in laxyuubm Ts’msyen - Tsimshian territory starts in late February or early March, when the Ksiyeen - Skeena River comes alive with wildlife and people. This time of year is called Ha'lilax six'ẅa̱h – the time for harvesting eulachon . Harvesters anticipate this annual harvest, as ha'limootk - the first run of eulachon is the … Continue reading ‘ẅa̱h – Eulachon, with James Russell
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Ha’limootk [ha’/li/*mootk] – Saviour Fish, the first run of eulachon
Ha'limootk [ha'/li/*mootk] Your browser doesn't support this audio player. is the first run of 'ẅa̱h (eulachon) Your browser doesn't support this audio player.. The word Ha'limootk is akin to saying saviour fish (literally translates to time/place where safe). The saviour fish arrives at the tail end of goomsm [*goom/sm] - winter Your browser doesn't support … Continue reading Ha’limootk [ha’/li/*mootk] – Saviour Fish, the first run of eulachon
Ha’lila̱x six’ẅa̱h [ha/’li/la̱x/si/*’ẅa̱h] – the time to harvest eulachon; the month of March
This year’s eulachon run has been anything but typical! 'Ẅa̱h (common noun for eulachon) can be found up and down the coast, and go by many different names; we’ve heard: eulachon (scientific spelling and Steve’s preferred spelling) oolichan (Lisa’s preference, oolie for short) ooligan hooligan candle fish saviour fish The eulachon run is the first … Continue reading Ha’lila̱x six’ẅa̱h [ha/’li/la̱x/si/*’ẅa̱h] – the time to harvest eulachon; the month of March