Makah Tribe in US hopes for rights to resume sacred tradition of gray whale hunting
by Hallie Golden in Seattle from Environment | The Guardian on (#5RTMN)
Washington state is debating wether to grant a special waiver after the tribe fought a lengthy legal battle to try to resume the historic practice
Hunting gray whales has long been a sacred tradition for the Makah Tribe, dating back thousands of years. But in recent decades, the practice has faced severe scrutiny from conservationists, and the tribe, located in Washington state, has fought a lengthy legal battle to try to resume the historic practice.
Now, the situation could be finally gearing up to a resolution.
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