Duwamish Tribe canoe family begins Paddle to Elwha with West Seattle departure

The Paddle to Elwha Has Begun - Underscore Native News

MUCKLESHOOT RESERVATION, Washington — As the late July heat beats down on the rivers and forests of western Washington, the waters of the Salish Sea provide a cooling, healing sanctuary for many Indigenous tribes crossing the waters. The annual Canoe Journey event for Indigenous tribes across the Pacific Northwest and beyond is well underway, with families coming together to paddle to the host nation. The journey takes different lengths of time …

Duwamish Tribe canoe family begins Paddle to Elwha with West Seattle departure

(WSB video and photos by Tracy Record) That’s the Duwamish Tribe canoe family paddling the Kikisoblu – named after Chief Sealth‘s daughter (also known as Princess Angeline) westward in Elliott Bay this morning, shortly after launching from Don Armeni Boat Ramp, headed out on this year’s regional canoe journey, the Paddle to Elwha. Here’s how it unfolded, once the canoe arrived: Canoe family members gathered on the dock for a prayer: Spectators l…