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Duwamish Tribe

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Tribal Journey 2008

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Traditional Kayaks - Penn Cove Water Festival - Canoe Races

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The following is an excerpt from Anita's Story (Tribal Journeys 2007 Paddle to Lummi):

Mary was skipper on the Blue Heron and Ire was lead puller on the Raven. For a few private moments when other people were talking back and forth across the canoes, Mary and Ire were sharing their experiences in Lushootseed. It was moving to me. How long has it been since people have talked between canoes in Lushootseed, having an authentic, non-rehearsed exchange in traditional canoes?

 

Thank  you  Laughs-a-lot (Anita)

Tribal Journey 2008

is HERE !

Planning for 2008 to Cowican needs to start now.  

If you know for sure that you are or are not going please let the Skipper know. If your attendance is tentative please let the Skipper know.

So far verbal confirmation include:

CJ, Korn Woman, Lynn Adams, B-Ray, Speedy Gonzales, tsal-bid, Sailboat 'Sea Change/Crew',  Jared and the skipper.

Tentative include Mao, Nate, (both new pullers) Jake & Rikki , Liberty & Joseph David, Shelly Schultz and Frank B, Blake, Robbie, Auston, Cheyene, Anita, Billy, Janet

Has anybody heard from Laura?

Arrive at Neah Bay on Friday July 18  We'll Camp on the Beach near the covered fire pit on Front St.

Stops include Pillar Pt., Sooke, Bicher Bay, Esquimalt, East Saanich, & West Sannich, then Duncan

Arrive at Cowican is Monday July 28th, 2008. 

   

See paddle to Lummi pictures by Michele & Jack Storm http://www.stormsphoto.com/gallery/3239545#179896602

Send pictures to post if you can. Write an article about your feelings or experiences this year.

Calendar as of  04/28/2008.

Wednesday April 30 10:30 at Center for Wooden Boats 1010 Valley Seattle United Indians opening of So. Lk. Union Park.  NEED A COUPLE OF PULLERS.

May 2 -4 Edmunds C.C. - Pow Wow 20000 68 Ave W. Lynwood  RSVP to Edmonds CC by April 30th

Saturday May 3, Coastal Jam at Muckleshoot Slahal Shed at 1pm

Sunday May 4 No pulling Skipper has family event.

Sunday May 11 at 2pm from Solo Pt  <see directions below>

Wednesday May 14 Ilwaco near mouth of the Columbia River leave Tacoma Mall at 5:30 (for 9am arrival) Meet the Tall ship Lady Wash. & Hawaiian Chieftain. I've committed to Chinook Nation. I have Speedy and Mike S. ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED?  Please call or e-mail ASAP!

Saturday May 17 Penn Cove Water Festival. How many are interested? So far only one person. Please respond ASAP.

Sunday May 18 No pulling, skipper has Council meeting.

Saturday May 10 2pm Canoe at Wedding in Covington.

Saturday May 24 Duwamish Children's Potlatch They need help with the kids and fun events, Johnny Moses, Roger Fernandez, Peter Ali, Singing Feet. All are invited.

Saturday June 7 Low Tide Festival Pt Robinson from Redondo at 10:00am

Sunday June 8 Duwamish Gala event FYI

June 21 Cold Water Training ? South Sound? TBA

Saturday Jul 12 Hadlock Days, Canoe in parade.

Friday July 18 gather at Neah Bay to start Tribal Journey 2008 First pull on July 21.

Friday Aug 8, wedding of Sharon Early, big canoe supporter time/loc TBA

Sat. Sun Aug 15-16 Snohomish Pow Wow at Fort Flagler State Park.

Washington State will be one of the first to issue an Enhanced License in lieu of a passport. Cost is $15.00 above regular costs (replacement) and should be available after Jan 1st. 

There continues to be talks between the US government and Washington State. I still do not know if you need a passport.

For passport information see:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/pubs/pubs_854.html

Keith Wheeler, Supervisory Officer US Dept of Homeland Security     (360) 988-2971   or Fax: (360)988-6300    Email:  keith.wheeler@dhs.gov

 

The Skipper's daughter  has created her family's blog and pictures of the Skipper's grandson.

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The Blue Heron

The (Great) Blue Heron has a subspecies that does not migrate. One  such colony is in the Black River (not now existing) area located  between Renton and Tukwila. A potential subdivision now threatens  this colony. There is a effort to save this colony. See: heronsupdate@lists.onenw.org

For more information see:  www.heronsforever.org/greatblueheron

 

 

Redondo - From I-5 between Federal Way and Kent take Exit 147 (S. 277 St) turn west. Go past Pac. Hiway S. At top of bluff road will turn south and wind down to water. Just past Salty's Restaurant is a pay-to park lot. parking on street may be unavailable. #Redondo

 

Solo Point - From I-5 south of Tacoma take Exit 119  and head west. Immediately after the RR tracks veer right onto the Steilacoom-Dupont Rd. At 2.0 miles turn left (west) onto a paved road. On your left will be brown Wa. St. outline sign.  Stay on this road for 2 more miles until you meet the water and boat launch.#Solo point