Wednesday, July 27, 2011

In the July 27, 2011 issue...



Paddle to Swinomish
Despite the pouring rain, thousands of spectators lined both sides of the Swinomish Channel to watch dozens of Native American canoes come ashore Monday afternoon.


This was the first time in the 26-year history of the Coast Salish canoe rendezvous that Swinomish has been the destination. On Monday, about 75 canoes each carrying 12 to 20 people were welcomed ashore.



  Photo by Kirsten Morse
Spectators were treated to a feast for the eyes with the spectacular canoe landings.
Photo by Don Coyote
Even so, the rain didn't wash off all the smiles, even after days of paddling.


 Photo by Ben Davidson
And how wet was it? Soaking wet!
  
The Powwow continues until Sunday, with some unique Native American arts and crafts booths, food and, most spectacular the "protocols" the traditional songs, drumming, dancing and storytelling the visiting tribes are presenting each day in the big tent starting at 10 a.m.  
From the Police Blotter:
5:22 p.m.: Disorderly – A man staying at a hotel on North First Street, La Conner, was hanging out a window overlooking a parking lot yelling and ranting about things that were not actually occurring. He was arrested by deputies.
  
The paper is on sale at the new Chevron in Swinomish village, at the La Conner gas station,  liquor store, book store, drug store, produce market, in our office on Morris Street and in the red news stands in town.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Canoe Journey Vids

Here are a few short clips from Canoe Journey, Paddle to Swinomish 2011. These were taken at the soft landing south of the Rainbow Bridge, at the Rainbow Beach in Shelter Bay. Here, canoe skippers and pullers were able to get out, stretch, get snacks, and take bathroom breaks.





Canoe Journey updates ...

Here is a link, courtesy of Steve Roberts, to a webcam offering a live view of Swadabs park, where the canoes will land Monday starting at about 2 p.m. Landing webcam

Sunday practice
July 24, 2011
   Today was the dress rehearsal for the protocol presentation of dancing, singing and drumming with Swinomish youth. Starting Tuesday, each Canoe Family tribe will perform a protocol with their own traditional songs, stories and dances. The Swinomish protocol will be the last one performed on Sunday, July 31.
 Photos by Kirsten Morse

 Photos by Kirsten Morse

Friday Swadabs Park dedication

Photo by Anna Ferdinand