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).
- 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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All prices reflect shipping. Packages ship within 5 business days.