Wilferd Tom Yallup, a former council chairman of the Yakama Nation of Washington, died recently at the age of 72.
Yallup was raised in a traditional lifestyle, which he passed onto his children. He was known as an ardent defender of treaty fishing rights and developed fisheries projects during his 17 years on the tribal council.
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Family, friends remember former Yakama Nation chairman
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Obituary: Yallup, longtime Yakama Nation leader
Wednesday, April 7, 2004
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