Adopt J-59 Sxwyeqo'lh

Sxwyeqólh (J-59) (translation: Reason for Hope Child; pronounced Swee-uh-kosh), brings hope for the future. Her mother is Hy'Shqa (pronounced "Hy'shka") a Coast Salish/Samish word for "blessing" or "thank you." The name was given to her during a traditional potlatch ceremony held by the Samish Nation on October 6, 2001.  J-59’s brother T'ílem Ínges (J-49), aunt Suttles (J-40) and uncle  Se-Yi'-Chn (J-45) received their names in the same way when they were very young.  J-59 received her name during the Samish Indian Nation's Naming Ceremony on June 24, 2023.

A one-year symbolic orca adoption includes:

• A personalized adoption certificate with a 3" x 5" photo of your whale.
• A personal biography of your whale.
• A genealogy chart.
• A 16-page informational booklet about the Southern Resident Orcas.
• An annual subscription to our Cetus newsletter.
• Monthly orca updates delivered via email.
A one-year Whale Museum individual membership.
Eco Friendly adoption delivered via email includes personalized desktop certificate, Orca Sound Clip (patch, bumper sticker and 16-page Southern Resident Orca booklet not included).
1 "Orca Steward" patch.
1 bumper sticker.
A one-year Whale Museum individual membership.
2 "Orca Steward" patches.
2 bumper stickers.
A soft-framed 5" x 7" photo (taken from shore) of members of your whale's pod.
A one-year Whale Museum family membership.
Personalized adoption certificates for up to 30 students (Contact us if there are more than 30)
Activities and handouts for the classroom.
A one-year Whale Museum individual membership for the teacher.

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