Suquamish, S’Klallam canoes arrive in Quinault for weeklong cultural celebration

Published 12:33 pm Friday, August 2, 2013

Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman is welcomed to Quinault’s shores by Quinault Nation President Fawn Sharp, Aug. 1, during the 2013 Canoe Journey/Paddle to Quinault.

The Quinault Nation hosts the Canoe Journey — an annual gathering of indigenous nations and celebration of indigenous cultures — through Aug. 6. First Nations from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon — as well as Native Hawaiians and the Shinnecock Nation — are participating.