Ocean to Table: Connecting Science, Culture, and Tradition
Summary: Students explore the journey of salmon from ocean to table through science lessons and Suquamish cultural practices.
This Hands-on Program Blends Classroom Learning with Suquamish Heritage
The SPS Native American Education program was honored to join the Suquamish Tribal Council for their annual Ocean to Table program—a unique, hands-on learning experience at Chief Kitsap Academy. This initiative takes students on the journey salmon make from the ocean to their dinner tables, blending science with cultural traditions.
Middle and high school students, alongside their science teachers, learned about salmon in the classroom and then participated in harvesting, filleting, smoking, and jarring salmon using both traditional and contemporary Suquamish techniques.
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Throughout the weeklong event, the Suquamish community shares its values and heritage, ensuring these traditions live on.
Looking ahead to 2026, SPS Native American students from šǝqačib classes at Nathan Hale High School, Chief Sealth International High School, Jane Addams Middle School, and Denny International Middle School will join the program, deepening their connection to culture and science.
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