River of Return

[@1stVARifleman]

I love all American-Indian nations, we as Americans must never forget them and their traditions. God bless the Shoshone people and God bless Sacagawea and Cameahwait (Sacagawea's brother and Chief who traded horses to the Corps of Discovery/Lewis and Clark Expedition). The Shoshone people have a unique story to tell in the American tradition. The American people (all of us, of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds) should never forget our debt to the Shoshone for ensuring the success of the Corps of Discovery, and as a result the American Dream itself, the belief that Americans can accomplish the impossible.

[@lincolnporter6861]

Had the privilege of meeting Danny Stone and other Shoshone Bannock members on a middle fork float last month. Such an easygoing and enlightened group. World needs more of this.

[@Mainepolingguide]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

[@kristinessTX]

Such a beautiful couple. May they be blessed by the river throughout life.

[@fluffhead08]

A beautifully shot short. Makes me think that an indigenous outfitter could do really well on the Middle Fork! ***** I did have some feedback regarding the "mussel crudo" scene @ 8:55 While I fully support protecting the rights of indigenous groups for whom it holds a cultural significance to occasionally and sustainably collect these freshwater mussels, I find it irresponsible to fail to mention this bit of nuance since in general Western Pearlshell mussels should not be collected or disturbed by the general public. While there remain a small handful of healthy populations in the West, their general numbers are rapidly declining and their fate is uncertain. These mollusks are having a hard enough time contending with devastating changes to their ecosystems; the last thing they need are ill-informed backcountry gourmands collecting them for their dinner tables. ***** P.S. I did get a big kick out of the tandem rowing @ 5:40

[@williemasonjohnson]

Absolutely priceless, thank y'all for supporting and sharing with us. What a treasure!

[@f_r_a.n_c_o]

The Salmon is so incredible! I’m happy about this film and the cultural awareness it stimulates!

[@allenwallis9712]

Beautiful, Thank You

[@racebanning6390]

I AM SMILING FOR YOU ALL. MY GRANDMOTHER IN NATIVE INDIAN AND I FEEL A KINDRED SPIRIT TO ALL AMERICAN INDIANS. INDIANS LAND SHOULD BELONG TO THEM WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.SUCH AS THE IDAHO WILDERNESS. I AM LIVING IN IDAHO AND HAVE RESPECT FOR THIS LAND THAT IS YOUR ANCESTORS. NO ONE SHOULD BE TOLD TO LEAVE HOME.. MAY YOUR FAMILY BECOME JOINED IN THIS DAY TO YOUR LAND. BE BLESSED BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

[@andreat9470]

This film is immensely beautiful. Thank you.

[@roman4761]

This was such a great film. Thank you

[@wescraiglow7688]

So many tears. Thank you for this.

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

Awesome thank you 😊

[@mozdickson]

One of the very best things I've seen on YT for a long long time. So encouraging too. May the Eternal Creator of all these things and his peoples too, bless and heal and restore what 'the locusts stripped away'. greetings from New Zealand.

[@niluamali6440]

I'm so thankful for this film. Beautiful.

[@hyderali8770]

Love this inspiring true home coming endeavor

[@healthygreenbrave]

thank you for sharing this!

[@MT4Runner]

Beautifully done.

[@90Duck]

It brought tears to my eyes - well done

[@elruppi3512]

Great Film!!!!

[@RiverRatsKayaking]

This sense of community and just teaching the young ones the way of life and the culture is so powerful.

[@chaswaitt6854]

This was amazing. Perfect harmony of our souls with the land.

[@killerkimm]

This is beautiful.

[@thomasgold4449]

This was amazing, thank you

[@fkindyf]

Beautiful!

[@corrinacorn]

Love this video so much!!

[@NRSWEB]

Thank you so much!!

[@teresaadakai9653]

this was so awesome and beautiful

[@bevbook22]

Shared 😊

[@sunshinedenney8695]

💛

[@MTmixer84]

So much is missing from my life

[@32bigrich]

It’s the river of no return

[@matssamm]

Learn more about the work we do at rivernewe.org an Indigenous owned nonprofit organization!

[@shaywilliams8076]

👍👍👍

[@EastboundandUp]

Beautiful video! Curious where you launched? Keep up the great work and please feel free to check out some of our adventures from SEA!

[@NRSWEB]

Pretty sure they launched at Boundary Creek.

[@EastboundandUp]

@@NRSWEB thanks!

[@ironwillie7666]

In the past, the way things used to be,,,, I don't think anyone "felt safe" trying to survive in the wild salmon river country. If you think the MFS is a safe place, you are asking for trouble. The river is too old to give a rip about people. Many learn that the hard way.

[@nimiipuuprotectingtheenvir1636]

This may have been Shoshone Bannock but as you may or may not know this is within the Nez Perce Treaty of 1855 now maybe a review of treaties etc wd be a good idea

[@jedk9523]

im confused?