5th Annual Yacunne Fish Camp

This event will held on April 11th & 12th, 2025 and created an opportunity for community to gather and share stories while fishing. The program is sponsored by the Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio. We provide fishing poles, bait, food, snacks and drinks. The event is free and open to the public.

The land you will be visiting is the ancestral lands of the Waccamaw Siouan people. You will be learning more about the Waccamaw Siouan People and our culture during the event. Your respect for the lands in which you will be accessing is necessary.

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Important Information to know before attending

Here is what you need to know:

Complete the liability and photo release waivers at the link here prior to arriving. One waiver is required per adult and each adult can include up to three minors on one waiver. If you cannot complete it online, you can also print and bring a copy with you to the event. Click here to access the printable waiver. You only complete the waiver once.
The location of the 211 Pecan Bass Ponds is 3605 Green Swamp Rd, Bolton, NC 28423. You will enter into the driveway and follow the signs for parking with elder parking up front. Click here to see a map, with direction and event layout information.
Bring chairs, snacks, sunblock and drinks to keep you hydrated during the camp. You are welcome to bring any umbrellas or tents for additional shade.
You may want to bring a cooler or bucket if you plan to take fish home.
Fishing gear will be provided and spears.
Bathrooms will be onsite and handicap accessible.

Here is what to expect after you arrive:

First stop at the Welcome Tent, you will complete the virtual check-in process and if you have not completed the waiver on Docusign, you will do so at that time. We will have iPads for check-in, but you can also use your cell phones.
Finally, you can head to our Fishing Trailer and receive your fishing gear and choice of fake bait, worms or crickets to fish with.
You are responsible for the care and safety of your children.
You will be allowed to keep up to 3 fish you catch during each session.

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Community Yacunne Fish Camp Coloring Sheet.pdf

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In 2022, Domonique Mitchell (Waccamaw Siouan Artist) created a coloring page that depicts a Waccamaw Siouan male spearfishing. The spears where made of hickory and used deer antler tips for a point. Some elders remember when spearfishing was more prominent in our culture as a way of fishing. In the 1950s, there was still accounts of this practice continuing and with much larger bowfin fish we see today.

This is a free coloring page for you to use in continuing to educate about our culture and traditions as Waccamaw Siouan People.

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