WE WERE
Watch and listen for Spilyáy, the magical Coyote of Legend-Time, in the
major galleries: We Were, We Are and We Will Be. In the SEASONAL ROUND,
the Natítayt (the people) follow the pre-contact lifestyle of subsistence
in the abundant natural world, reflecting its balance and order. Ambient sounds
take you to another time. You will hear horses rumbling across the grassy plateau,
storytellers in the winter lodge, the bell and worshipers in the church. You will hear
a recreation of the 1855 Treaty Council of Walla Walla in the tribal language. Audio,
artistry and historic images, rare and beautiful artifacts create a broad sensory
experience depicting our Tribal world.