(WSB photo, Duwamish canoe family launching for 2024 Canoe Journey)
While dozens of canoe families from around the region are arriving at Alki on Wednesday afternoon, the Duwamish Tribe‘s canoe family will be heading out, though their ultimate destination is the same. You’re invited to the sendoff at 2 pm at Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1222 Harbor Avenue SW). Here’s the tribe’s announcement of what’s ahead:
Tomorrow, July 29, marks the beginning for the Duwamish headed to Canoe Journey 2026, Paddle to Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch, which continues an inter-tribal celebration and annual gathering of Northwest Indigenous nations. After preparing and training for months, the Duwamish Tribe Canoe Family is poised to join and celebrate the annual canoe journey, Healing Through Our Waters By Honoring Our Ancestors, from July 29 to August 5…