Highway of Ancestors

They pull not paddle their canoes on routes traveled by their ancestors along the Northwest Coast, a centuries-old tradition of harvest, transport, trade, reunion and celebration.
To see a fleet of canoes against the backdrop of a Washington State Ferry is unforgettable, but fails to bring to the observer the years of planning and preparation involved.
Representing a Northwest Coast way of life, the canoe is more than a symbol, but reflection of a coastal people, rich history and spirituality.
On its website - http://www.paddletolummi.com - The Lummi Nation sponsoring the 2007 Paddle to Lummi intertribal canoe journey described it as a time of healing, hope, happiness, honor and hospitality.
Relationships are strengthened, family ties are renewed, and young and old gather together during the drug and alcohol free event, the website states.
Over the years canoes have traveled from various locations in Washington, British Columbia, Oregon and Alaska