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July 24th, 2023
Samish Tribe hosts Canoe Journey participants
Canoes crisscross in bay
Snohomish canoe paddles toward beach
Permission to make landing
Greeting from Samish elder
Sculptor/carver Tracy Powell and friend
Monday marked a visit by teams participating in the regional Canoe Journey made up of dozens of canoes from tribes in the region. This canoe from the Snohomish Tribe approaches a Fidalgo Island beach to a greeting by members of the host Samish Tribe. Another stop will be hosted by the Swinomish Tribe, also Skagit County. See Facebook page for more photos and video.
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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