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Canoes, culture, and county code
The Canoe Journey is a powerful celebration of Indigenous culture—but this year’s landing at Jamestown Beach highlights a deeper issue. While the Tribe isn’t required to get permits or pay fees, local groups hosting similar events must navigate costly red tape. If cultural heritage matters to all, why are there two sets of rules? Dive into the double standards—and calls for equity.
It’s hard not to be moved by the annual Canoe Journey. If you’ve seen it, you know: tribal canoes arriving from across the Northwest, welcomed with song, ceremony, and food. It’s a celebration of culture…
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