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Dottie Chamblin (Makah) Print
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Dottie Chamblin is a Malcah Elder from Neah Bay, Washington. Dottie is a strong activist for her community on environmental issues. She traveled to Aberdeen Scotland in 1996 to testify before the International Whaling Commission. Het testimony was instrumental in forcing the Makah delegation to withdraw their 1996 request for IWC Whaling rights. She has provided testimony in many other environmental hearings.

Dottie is a well respected spiritual guide, teacher and healer who has provided support to Indigenous people and others for many years. Dottie has recently written and published a beautiful book of poetry.