You are Invited to Advertise Here to Support this independent, Aboriginal - Owned and Operated news and information network. Your support can help us continue to operate Turtle Island Native Network. Your contribution is appreciated. You or your group will be profiled here as a donor or sponsor. CONTACT:
Bob Kennedy
1993 to 2003 Canoe Journeys - - - - - - -
Pulling Together First Nations, local community groups, and police agencies Stories of 2004, 2005 and 2006 Canoe Journeys
- - - - - - -
T'Sou-ke Nation Paddlers Summer of 2004
July 29, 2004 below is the arrival of canoes at Songhees | | T'Sou-ke, Ditidaht, Squamish Nation canoes | | paddlers from two dozen U.S. Tribes | July 26, 2004 below is the afternoon arrival at T'sou-ke Nation | Just like their relations before them, T'Sou-ke Nation paddlers escort Ditidaht paddlers into the harbour. Tired and hungry after an 11 hour journey
| | The traditional respectful request to come ashore
T'sou-ke Nation Chief David Planes, community members and friends greet the paddlers with warm and welcoming words, invite them to come ashore, to eat and to rest.
| The Tsopo-Kapuu canoe of the Quinalt Tribe, on loan to Ditidaht paddlers is escorted to the dock, toward a feast (singing and drumming for their supper) and an overnight campout on shore.
The Laoyam Eagles youth from Mount Currie First Nation and Pemberton, BC, represented Canada and placed second at the World Junior Dragon Boat championships in 2003
