Canoe Journey 2026
Suquamish Tribe Hosting
Suquamish Hosting Dates: July 27-29, 2026
House of Awakened Culture | 7235 Pkwy NE, Suquamish WA 98392
Part of the 2026 Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch
The Tribal Canoe Journey is a celebration of tribes from across the Pacific Northwest that travel from tribe to tribe, sharing songs and dances along the way, to end up at a final tribal destination for a week of sharing food, songs, dances and giveaways.
This year, Suquamish is expecting dozens of canoes — along with several thousand pullers and support crew — for this two-day hosting.
For those who are not participating in the journey, but would like to spectate, we ask that you respect and honor the event by giving people space. The very best way you can be part of this annual event is to volunteer and you can sign up here!
Questions? Contact:
- Kyles Gemmell
Cultural Activities Coordinator
kgemmell@suquamish.nsn.us
(360) 771-2167
- Hazle Pacquette
Activities Events Planner
HPacquette@suquamish.nsn.us
(360) 622-5318
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Schedule of Events
Monday, July 27, 2026
- Afternoon – Canoes arrive
- 4:30pm – Dinner
- 5pm – Protocol Sign Up
- 6-10pm – Protocol
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Morning – Breakfast provided
- 11am-5pm – Protocol
- 5-7pm – Dinner provided
- 7-10pm – Protocol
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 4:45am – High Tide
- TBD – Departure
- Morning – Breakfast provided
Schedule is subject to change
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Downtown Map
Downtown Suquamish, and the House of Awakened Culture, will be the main focus of the hosting
7235 NE Parkway, Suquamish WA 98392
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 27, 2026
- Afternoon – Canoes arrive
- 4:30pm – Dinner
- 5pm – Protocol Sign Up
- 6-10pm – Protocol
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Morning – Breakfast provided
- 11am-5pm – Protocol
- 5-7pm – Dinner provided
- 7-10pm – Protocol
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 4:45am – High Tide
- TBD – Departure
- Morning – Breakfast provided
Schedule is subject to change
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help with the Tribal Canoe Journey hosting, please fill out our Volunteer Application
You can mention which event you’d like to volunteer for at the bottom of the form.
Vendors
Coming Soon!
Camping Details and Maps
Tribal Canoe Families please help us prepare for your arrival and REGISTER HERE.
Registering ahead of time helps us prepare our campsites so everyone has a smooth and welcoming arrival. With a larger turnout expected this year, your RSVP ensures we can thoughtfully provide enough access to restrooms and shower services.
Hotel Accommodations
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392
360-598-8700
Local Stores and Services
Suquamish Village 76
(Fuel, Deli, Convenience Store)
18480 Suquamish Way NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
(360) 598-3909
Hours: 5:30am-9pm
Village Deli Hours: 7am-4pm
Masi Shop
(Fuel, Masi Latte, Convenience Store)
16281 Hwy 305
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-4066
Hours: 5am-11pm
Masi Latte Stand Hours: 5am-6pm
Longhouse 76
(Fuel, Cooper’s Chicken, Convenience Store)
15915 Hwy 305
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-1344
Hours: 5:30am-8pm
Cooper’s Chicken Hours: 5:30am-6pm