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We would spread out across open water.

Sometimes, lead canoes were up to a mile away. We looked small and venerable from a distance but we knew the true size of each canoe and the strength of each crew pulling it through the water.

We will share memories with those who pulled with us.

We will take home stories of how each of us came to Victoria.

We will leave with knowledge that we have a strong and proud heritage.

...and we'll wait for the next Tribal Journey

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This text was compiled from stories and accounts given by 1997 Tribal Journeys participants, Chief Frank Nelson Tribal Journeys 1997, 1994 Tribal Journeys NPC Video, 1997 photos, NAIG Committee, and writer's personal observations.

Photos by A.C. Wallenburg and Gary Senkowski from 1997 Tribal Journey.
1994 Tribal Journeys Photos by Herman Rebneris

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