CANOE JOURNEY

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posted 07/30/04
Members of three tribes with connections to the San Juan Islands - Swinomish, Lummi and Samish - paddled canoes to Lopez and San Juan islands this week as part of the Intertribal Canoe Society's 2004 Canoe Journey. The group landed at Odlin Park on July 27, 2004. They traveled to Roche Harbor on Wednesday and left Thursday morning headed for East Saanich, B.C.

This year's canoe journey was titled "Journey with Our Ancestors." According to the Canoe Journey 2004 Web site, the journey "is not a vacation, in any sense of the word, It is a JOURNEY, an opportunity for personal growth, a collection of memories, and truly unforgettable experiences."

More information and The 10 Rules of the Canoe are available online.

Canoe journey to stop in San Juans

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posted 07/24/04
More than 100 tribal participants from the Swinomish, Samish, Lummi, and Tulalip tribes are expected to participate in the Anacortes-San Juan-Sidney crossing of the 2004 Canoe Journey "Journey with Our Ancestors." The Intertribal Canoe Society will make stops on Lopez and San Juan Islands.

On July 27 - 29, traditional Native American sea-going canoes will travel through San Juan County waters. The community is welcome to attend all canoe arrival and departure ceremonies and community potluck dinners. The tribal canoes will travel:

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

• from Anacortes to Odlin Park on Lopez Island
  
  

Wednesday, July 28

• from Lopez Island to Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

Thursday, July 29, 2004

• across Haro Strait to Sidney, British Columbia.

The San Juan crossing is one leg of a larger canoe Journey that ends August 4, 2004 in Chemainus, British Columbia. The Canoe Journey is a significant cultural event for many Canadian and Washington State tribes and serves as an effective anti-drug and alcohol alternative for Indian Country youth and adults.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All arrival/departure times may vary due to tide/fog/wind. Call 378-2319 to confirm the estimated arrival times.

Tuesday July 27

• 2:30 p.m.
  Welcome ceremony at Odlin County Park, Lopez Island.
  
  
• 7 p.m.
  Welcome Dinner.
  Please bring a potluck salad to share.
  
  
• Traditional music and games follow dinner.

Wednesday July 28

• 7:30 a.m.
  Departure ceremony from Odlin Park on Lopez Island
  
  
• 2:30 p.m.
  Welcome ceremony Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
  
  
• 6:30 p.m.
  Welcome Dinner.
  Please bring a potluck salad to share.
  
  
• Traditional music and games follow dinner.

Thursday July 29

• 7:30 a.m.
  Canoe departure ceremony- Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

Beverages and BBQ items (fish/veggie/burgers, buns, and condiments) will be provided. The community is asked to bring a large potluck item to share. If your last name begins with the letter A-K, please bring a salad; last names beginning with L-Z, please bring a dessert.

All islanders are invited to attend! All events are alcohol and drug free.

If you have questions, or wish to contribute to the Journey, please contact the Friends of the San Juans office at 378-2319. The FOSJ appreciate the help in supporting this year's Canoe Journey.

Co-hosts include:

• San Juan County Commissioners
• San Juan County Marine Resources Committee
• San Juan County Parks
• Roche Harbor Resort
• the Lopez Community
• the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
• The Town of Friday Harbor
• the Port of Friday Harbor
• Arctic Raven Gallery
• Tif & Gif Creative
• Kestrel Tools.

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