SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
2026 Program Dates !
Nettle Harvest | March 22, 2026
Join us on Guemes Island for half a day of harvesting nettles. We will catch the 1 pm ferry to Guemes and go to Dog Woods for about 2-3 hours. Donation of your harvest is appreciated but not required.
Open to all!
Camas Bake | May 13th - 16th, 2026
***Camas harvesting and cooking is a millennia-old ceremony. This event is specifically for tribal members, families, and specially invited allies.***
This event is a multi-day campout where participants learn to harvest, process, cook and celebrate the traditional root foods of spring! These include camas, chocolate lily, spring gold and more. Many participants travel with their respective tribal families and some tribes have a point person to help support their logistics.
Please note pre-registration is strongly recommended and helps us plan and communicate with the group. The event will take place at Pacific Rim Institute near Coupeville, WA.
Eelgrass Community Education Day | May 30, 2026
***Eelgrass (Chalem) is an endangered plant relative. This event is specifically for tribal members, families, and specially invited allies.***
Join us for a trip to a muddy tide flat to learn about Coast Salish relations to Chalem / Eelgrass with educators from Northwest Indian College and the Friday Harbor Marine Labs. This will be a day trip that will include two ferry rides.
Challenge Paddle | June 23 - 26, 2026
***Traditional canoeing is a millennia-old ceremony. This event is specifically for tribal members, families, and specially invited allies.***
This 4-day canoe journey travels through the San Juan Islands without a ground-crew. It also includes a landing on Guemes for the Indigenous Celebration Day!
Open to all!
Indigenous Celebration Day | June 25, 2026
Join us on Guemes Island for a day celebrating Indigenous culture of the Salish Sea. Activities include cultural presentations, tribal artist vendors, and more. This community-centered event celebrates Coast Salish identity, knowledge, and resilience. Walk across the ferry from Anacortes to Guemes on the 1 pm boat and enjoy activities at the Guemes General Store right next to the ferry landing.
Open to all! RSVP appreciated but not required
More info coming soon
Youth Photo Camp | July 12 - 16, 2026
We are partnering with National Geographic to co-host a Youth Photo Camp in Anacortes, Washington! Camping at the Fidalgo Bay Resort with day trips for local cultural adventures. Professional photographers will provide training to students. Food and lodging provided.
20 spots available for youth aged 15-22, tribal and non-tribal. Register by May 28.
Open to all!