NWIN #32 – August 2008

Chenoa Egawa, Lummi Tribal member, hosts the program from Cowichan Tribal Journey 2008 Paddle to Cowichan from Duncan, British Columbia.

NWIN 32 stories:

“2008 Paddle to Cowichan “ The Canoe Journey has become one of the largest annual Native gatherings in North America. Canoe families from as far away as Alaska and Saskatchewan are taking part in this year’s spiritual quest upon the coastal waters. The journey is a celebration of the living Native cultures of North America, which have endured and thrived here for hundreds of centuries.

“The Longest Walk 2” parts 1 and 2” In 1978, the American Indian Movement and others, organized a protest march across the U.S. to deliver a manifesto to congress. Now, 30 years later, Tribal members retrace their steps with a new message. NorthWest Indian News  travels to Washington D.C. for a two part report on ‘The Longest Walk 2’.  Hosted by Mary Kim Titla and Mystique Hurtado.

“Hawai’ian Reunion of Ancestry Celebration”  Many First Nations’ band members from southwestern Canada and Tribal members from the northwestern U.S. have Hawai’ian ancestry. Find out more about the bloodline connection to Hawai’i in our upcoming report.

“Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre” The Squamish and Lil’ Wat First Nations invite the public in, to see their newly opened, world class cultural centre in Whistler, British Columbia. The Centre will be used as an events site, during the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympic games.