👉 The term "salish" is used to refer to a specific type of fish. In traditional Northwest Native American culture, salmon was considered to be one of the most important and revered fish in the region. It was believed that salmon were able to cross over the waters into the ocean through an intricate system known as the Salish Sea Channel. This channel allowed for the safe passage of salmon across the Pacific Ocean and facilitated their migration back to the Arctic. Therefore, it is often referred to as a