“Canoe Carving”

As Tribes throughout the Pacific coast make ready for Canoe Journey 2006, a group of Native youth led by Haida Master Carver, Saaduutz, are carving a seagoing canoe, so that they will be able to participate in the event taking place this year on nearby Lake Washington. The Red Eagle Soaring, acting and performing troupe, make up the majority of the youth learning how to carve. Many are Tribal members from Bands and Tribes that have not traditionally carved seagoing canoes. The project gives the youth an opportunity to participate in an event they might otherwise not be able to attend. Rachael Nez, Navajo, reports.

Program Close:The Muckleshoot Canoe Family practices their Tribal songs and dances in preparation for hosting the upcoming canoe journey 2006.