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This event marks the 20th anniversary of the
historical 1989 “Paddle to Seattle” which was the first
traditional intertribal canoe voyage in over a hundred
years, leaving the shores of Suquamish for Seattle.
The 2009 Tribal Journey is being hosted by the
Suquamish Tribe from August 3rd to August 8th this
Summer. The final stop in the Journey will be the Port
Madison Reservation in North Kitsap county for a week of
cultural events, learning adventures and family
entertainment. Please visit and discover the beauty of
this portion of Puget Sound, the hospitality of the
Suquamish Nation and the spiritual richness of our
Native Coastal culture.
People attending the event can expect to be thrilled at
the sight of a bay filled with canoes coming in to land.
The Canoe Journey is a time of healing, hope, happiness,
honour and hospitality. The Journey began in 1989 with
nine canoes as the Paddle to Seattle and continues this
year in central Puget Sound with over 100 canoes
expected to participate . . .
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2009 Tribal Journey Volunteer Application |
At
our 2008 spring potluck, Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman
welcomed members and told us that SON is now part of the story
he tells visitors when he is giving tours of the reservation. At
Chief Seattle's gravesite, he tells of SON's founding when the
grave was desecrated. This attack on the tribe's heritage turned
into the spark that brought the community together to respond to
the affront. And once we came together, we were able to
accomplish a great deal more, including the return of Old Man
House Park to the Tribe.
A
young native writer finds freedom in a chat with her
nemesis and idol.
