Canoe journey, symbol of 'carrying our traditions on,' departs Tulalip

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

SALISH SEA — Dozens of tents lined the beach Sunday in Lummi Nation, the smell of saltwater and seaweed wafting off the waves. Members of Coast Salish tribes roused from their sleeping bags around 9 a.m.

Somewhere deep in the camp, a steady drumbeat sounded.

This week, hundreds of Native Americans from all around the Pacific Northwest — representing the Lummi, Suquamish, Tulalip tribes and many more — gathered for their first Canoe Journey since 2019. The pandemic paused the tradition.

Each canoe holds roughly eight to 16 people, with a skipper to guide them.



https://www.heraldnet.com/news/canoe-journey-symbol-of-carrying-our-traditions-on-departs-tulalip/

[2naSalit]

1. K&R

[LT Barclay]

2. Look at that, unheld their traditions, had a good time and didn't need to kill a whale. Are you

listening Makah?