News / Life / Clark County Life ‘We have it in our DNA’: Cowlitz Tribe provides free salmon to all members – no matter where they liveSubscriber Exclusive 'It touches members. It’s a way of making members, no matter where they’re at, feel included.” By Monika Spykerman, Columbian staff writer Published: August 24, 2024, 6:13am Share: This article is available exclusively to subscribers like you. 10 Photos Thomas Scanlan, manager of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s fish distribution program, processes a load of fresh Chinook salmon. Fish is distributed every month to every Cowlitz Indian Tribe member. (James Rexroad/for The Columbian) Photo Gallery For Cowlitz Indian Tribe members, the taste of salmon is the defining flavor of their cultural identity. This story is exclusive to our subscribers. Get unlimited accesstoday for only $99/year Subscribe now Maybe later. Already a subscriber? Log in. Thank you for reading The Columbian. Subscribe now to get unlimited access. Subscribe Now Already a subscriber? Sign in