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Esqalph etse Kwelengsen (Gathering of the Eagles) May 21-29, 2023
CANOE PADDLE • POTLATCH & ALLIANCE OF PROTECTORS STRATEGY SESSION
We are so honored to be hosting the 3rd Annual Esqalph etse Kwelengsen ‘Gathering of the Eagles,’ a mini-canoe journey, potlatch and strategy session with the Alliance of Earth, Sky & Water Protectors, May 21-29, 2023. We invite you to celebrate a week-long canoe journey throughout the San Juan Islands with our destination landing at Lummi Nation on Friday, May 26th about 4:00 pm.
- Event details for each day can be found here:
- Check the info packet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPDfHkO1xDGPBSAhTmBTuReRQ5XrMA61/view?usp=share_link
Help support the event, connect with Tribal members, explore and experience Tribal cultures and learn how we can support a shared future honoring the Earth and each other. Volunteers are needed to:
- Help manage the various activities and events (food prep and service, clean-up, etc.)
- Homestays for visitors (many will be UUs)
- Potluck meal contributions (or grocery items)! if you're planning on attending any of the meals, please consider bringing a food disk item to share.
Contact Deb Cruz @ dwcruz@comcast.net if you’re interested in lending a hand.
Financial donations are needed and gratefully accepted as well. It is with your generous contributions that the Gathering of the Eagles is able to Unite Earth, Sky & Water Protectors with infrastructure needs, travel and food for all who visit our territory. All gifts are tax-deductible in partnership with our allies at Catskill Mountainkeeper.
Donate here: https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/house_of_tears_carvers_donations
Join and follow the Canoe Paddle • May 21-26
Canoes: Carvers Camp from Tacoma WA, Chief Leschi School from Puyallup and Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Society from Maui HI
- May 21st Lopez Island
- May 22nd San Juan Island
- May 24th Orcas Island
On Lummi Nation reservation join in the Potlach and Strategy Sessions • May 26-29
2877 Lummi Shore Drive Bellingham WA 98226
- May 25th Volunteer Orientation (Wex’liem Community Bldg)
- May 26th Canoe Landing @ Lummi Nation (Stommish Grounds)
- May 27th Honoring Potlatch (Wex’liem Community Bldg)
- May 28th Alliance Strategy Circle (Wex’liem Community Bldg)
- May 29th Alliance Strategy Talks (Wex’liem Community Bldg)
May 26th Canoe Landing at Lummi
4:00 pm - Landing Ceremony, Lummi Stommish Grounds
5:00 pm – Dinner, Wex’liem Community Bldg (bring a potluck dinner dish)
6:00 pm - Protocol Ceremony, Wex’liem Community Bldg
May 27th Potlatch & Honoring Ceremony
Esqalph etse Kwelengsen will host an honoring ceremony potlatch-style with a water blessing ceremony, public testimony, food and gift-exchanges including a healing ceremony. Our featured speakers include: Jim Thomas (Tlingit), Jewell James (Lummi), Esther Lewis (Dine’) Rueben George (Tsleil-Waututh). The Gathering will also be Honoring Women Warriors:
Amy George – Tsleil-Waututh
Fawn Sharp – Quinault Nation
Deborah Parker – Tulalip Tribe
Winona LaDuke – Anishinaabekwe
7:00 am: Breakfast (bring a potluck breakfast dish)
9:00 am: Water Blessing Ceremony
10:00 am: Welcoming and Public Testimony
11:00 am: Lunch (bring a potluck lunch dish)
12:30 pm: Calling of Witnesses and Explanation of Spiritual Work
1:30 pm: Ceremony
4:00 pm: Healing and Protectors Blessing
4:45 pm: Acknowledgements
5:00 pm: Dinner (bring a potluck dinner dish)
6:30 pm: Coastal Jam • Cultural Exchanges • Presentations
11:00 pm
May 28th Alliance Strategy Sessions
7:00 am: Breakfast (bring a potluck breakfast dish)
8:00 am: Prayer Circle
9:00 am: Alliance of Earth, Sky & Water Protectors
12:00 pm: Lunch (bring a potluck lunch dish)
1:00 pm: Afternoon breakout Session I
3:00 pm: Afternoon breakout Session I
5:00 pm: Dinner (bring a potluck dinner dish)
May 29th, 2023 Alliance Strategy Talks
7:00 am: Breakfast (bring a potluck breakfast dish)
8:00 am: Prayer Circle
9:00 am: 9:00 am: Alliance of Earth, Sky & Water Protectors and Apache Stronghold (Oak Flat)
12:00 pm: Clam Bake
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