Mission
The Salish Sea, 2017
Photo credit: Aleta Poste
Planet, Climate, Water, Biodiversity and Environmental Justice
Demonstrate the potential for Indigenous values to lead the way forward in the context of a planet at risk. Highlight threats to climate and biodiversity, and the urgent need to protect water that sustains life.
Aleta Poste, Jeremiah George and Ariah George of Squaxin Island, 2017
Photo credit: Julian Brave NoiseCat
Education
Teach children about climate, water and environmental stewardship. Engage youth in planning, organizing and pulling.
The Stz’uminus First Nation sings canoes ashore in Chemainus, B.C. in 2017.
Photo credit: Julian Brave NoiseCat
Arts and Culture
Celebrate California tribal protocols. Engage community in tule canoe making, building other forms of canoes, paddle making and more.
Squaxin Island Pullers, 2017
Photo credit: Julian Brave NoiseCat
Community-Building
Bring together Bay Area territory owners, California tribes, Alcatraz veterans, urban Natives and diverse allies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz, participate in Alcatraz Canoe Journey, and address challenges to climate, water, biodiversity and environmental justice.
A young Alcatraz occupier and a supporter at the Receiving Depot shortly after the removal of the 16 final remaining Indians from the island.
San Francisco, CA June 11, 1971
Photo credit: Ilka Hartmann