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Sinixt cast off near Revelstoke on ancestral Columbia River canoe voyage

Sinixt canoeers began their journey on June 11 from Martha Creek Provincial Park, marking the 10th year of this revived tradition organized by the Inchelium Language & Culture Association.
The voyage covers 370 kilometers down the Columbia River, with an expected arrival at Kettle Falls on June 20.
Sinixt Elder Shelly Boyd discussed the historical changes to the voyage due to colonial influences, stating that colonial impacts have altered river conditions significantly.
A public feast to support the Inchelium Language & Culture Association concludes Wednesday's events, emphasizing the Sinixt's connection to their ancestral waters.

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