Wiyot Tribe

Candlelight Vigil February 28, 2009

The weather was balmy, little windy and not raining for the 18th Vigil for the Wiyot Tribe.There was a good crowd of people wanting to share in the healing experience, a candle was lit by elder Leona Wilkinson and the luminescence began the ceremony over which Cheryl Seidner presided. There were songs sung, flute playing, the kayak  in the background powered by Jerome Simone as a symbol of the journey back to the island. There was hot cider to help warm people up (Great idea from Dick Wild)and the potluck that followed had a great variety yummy food stuffs to sample. Thanks to all who made it happen.