Canoe Journey Grants
The Intertribal Canoe Journey revives the centuries-old traditions of transport and trade by the Coastal Tribes of the Northwest, many of whom traveled over open waters to meet and gather for festivities.
About the Journey
Emmett Oliver, a Quinault Tribal Elder, revitalized the annual canoe journey among Northwest tribes when he organized the "Paddle to Seattle" for Washington State's centennial in 1989.
The canoe journeys have become a major catalyst for Coastal Salish people to re-learn, strengthen and reinforce their canoe traditions.
The journeys teach people about:
- canoeing, living, working, and achieving in a community
- the value of knowledge
- the value of hard work
The journeys create pride in, and respect for, Native Indian cultures.
2010 Grants
Nineteen groups received grants for the summer 2010 Journey to Makah Nation, helping with ground support, food, safety equipment and other living costs during the weeks-long journey.
A total of $35,000 aided 32 canoes. Funding was provided by:
- the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- First Nations Development Institute
- contributions from the 2009 Potlatch Fund Gala
- matching funds by the WK Kellogg Foundation
Groups receiving grants:
[# of canoes]
The Makah Nation [Host Tribe]
Neah Bay WA, $5,000
Snoqualmie Tribe [4]
Soqualmie WA, $3,000
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe [1]
Kingston WA, $2,000
Nooksack Indian Tribe [2]
Deming WA, $2,000
Ha'y Tilixam Canoe Society [2]
Pendleton OR, $2,000
Chinook Indian Nation [3]
Bay Center WA, $2,000
Chehalis Tribe Canoe Family [1]
Oakville WA, $2,000
B.R.I.D.G.E. [1]
Lakebay WA, $1,500
Blue Heron Canoe [2]
Kent WA, $1,500
Cowlitz Indian Tribe [2]
Longview WA, $1500
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe [3]
Port Angeles WA, $1500
Smith Canoe Family [1]
Kingston WA, $1500
Squaxin Canoe Family [2]
Shelton WA, $1500
Squwkeek Canoe Family [1]
Shelton WA, $1,500
The Tulalip Tribes [4]
Tulalip WA, $1,500
West Shore Canoe Family [1]
Bellingham WA, $1,500
Ohileqw-sen Healing Center [1]
Bellingham WA, $1,000
Oliver Canoe Club [1]
Kingston WA, $1,000
Grand Ronde Canoe Family [1]
Grand Ronde WA, $1,000
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