Paddle To Squaxin Island 2012
The Tribal Journeys began in 1989, intending to coincide with the centennial celebration for Washington State. A total of 9 canoes participated in the "Paddle to Seattle" journey, and in 1993, 23 canoes participated in the "Paddle to Bella Bella". Since 1993, "Tribal Journeys" or "The Paddle" has been held annualy, with various tribes serving as the host tribe. A total of 102 canoes landed for the "Paddle to Squaxin Island" journey.
An estimated 40,000 people attended or visited the "Paddle to Squ axin Island" journey. Protocol and Dining were held in an old baseball field. The quiet community was loud for a whole week.Months before the event, major constrution was done. Many parking lots were made, a campground was built and a beautiful Reflecting Pond was put in the Tribal Government Campus.
Tribes from around the country and world attended the event, such as New Zeland, Canada, Alaska, etc.
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“We approached the Indian Island through the narrow strait called “Cook.” He said, “I ‘xpect we take in some water there, river so high,—never see it so high at this season. Very rough water there, but short; swamp steamboat once. Don’t paddle till I tell you, then you paddle right along.” It was a very short rapid. When we were in the midst of it he shouted “paddle,” and we shot through without taking in a drop.”
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