History

Tribal Journeys began in 1989, intending to conincide with the bi-centennial celebration for Washington State. A total of nine canoes participated in the 'Paddle to Seattle', and in 1993, 23 canoes participated in the 'Paddle to Bella Bella'. Since 1993, 'Tribal Journeys' or 'The Paddle' has been held on an annual basis, with various tribes serving as the host tribe.

Here is a list of the tribes that have hosted Tribal Journeys in the past:

• 1989 – Paddle to Seattle
• 1993 – Paddle to Bella Bella, B.C.
• 1994 - Youth Paddle (Olympia, in connection with the 2nd Cedar Tree Conference)
• 1995 & 1996 - Full Circle Youth Paddle (Puget Sound)
  1997 - Paddle to La Push, WA
• 1998 - Paddle to Puyallup, WA
• 1999 - Paddle to Ahousaht, B.C.
  2000 - Paddle to Songees, B.C. & Pendleton, OR
• 2001 - Paddle to Squamish, B.C.
• 2002 - Paddle to Quinault @ Tahola
• 2003 - Paddle to Tulalip, WA
• 2004 - Paddle to Chemanius, B.C.
• 2005 - Paddle to Elwha
• 2006 - Paddle to Muckleshoot
• 2007 - Paddle to Lummi
• 2008 - Paddle to Cowichan
• 2009 - Paddle to Suquamish

Upcoming Host

• 2011: Swinomish
• 2012: Squaxin Island
• 2013: Quinault