70 years later the gray whale population rose enough to be taken of the list allowing the Makah people to be able to hunt again. Makah whale hunters conducted a traditional whale hunt. Sadly, there was backlash from different groups because they were killing an innocent animal. This captured my attention because the Makah’s culture and heritage was wrongfully taken from them. Although, I love whales it is not our right to tell them they aren’t allowed to celebrate their heritage. Makah only hunt a few whales, not enough to wipe out the entire species. Like the director, Janine said, “This country consumes so much beef and chicken and kill them inhumanely but there is no fuss about that”. Whale meat is not just about food or even culture but a connection to their
70 years later the gray whale population rose enough to be taken of the list allowing the Makah people to be able to hunt again. Makah whale hunters conducted a traditional whale hunt. Sadly, there was backlash from different groups because they were killing an innocent animal. This captured my attention because the Makah’s culture and heritage was wrongfully taken from them. Although, I love whales it is not our right to tell them they aren’t allowed to celebrate their heritage. Makah only hunt a few whales, not enough to wipe out the entire species. Like the director, Janine said, “This country consumes so much beef and chicken and kill them inhumanely but there is no fuss about that”. Whale meat is not just about food or even culture but a connection to their