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PADDLES UP
All Nations


All Nations is proudly
drug, alcohol, & violence free.​
Youth under 15 wishing to participate in our paddles must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Please respect our rules.
3 SPOTS STILL OPEN
Countdown to
Strong Women of the Water
See event details and registration info below....

Congratulations to All Nations Skippers
Rachelle & Luke
The All Nations Family is thrilled to welcome our newest addition! Congratulations Rachelle, Luke, Keegan, Kaiden, and Tobais on the birth of Baby Girl Mack, August 6th, 2025 - we can't wait to meet her.
Makah Days
Neah Bay
August 22-24, 2025
During Makah Days, the members of the Makah Tribe of Neah Bay gather and reunite with the members who have since moved away, to commemorate thousands of years of the Makah ancient culture and the anniversary of becoming citizens of the United States. We welcome everyone to join us, as we celebrate with neighboring tribes from Washington State and First Nations members from Vancouver Island in Canada. Some of our family members come from Vancouver Island since we are closely related to the Nuu-chah-nulth. The first American flag was raised in Neah Bay on August 26th in 1913 though it wasn’t until June 2, 1924 when all Native Americans were granted the right to vote, including the members of the Makah Tribe. We are proud of who we are, where we came from and the contributions from our veterans to World War II, Vietnamese and Korean Wars, and all major conflicts.
2025 Strong Women of the Water
A 2nd Canoe Has Been Added
3 SEATS STILL OPEN
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Each fall, All Nations hosts Strong Women of the Water, the final canoe pull of the season. The location rotates throughout British Columbia and Washington State. This year, the circle journey will begin at Kits Beach, Vancouver BC on Friday, September 12th. The canoes will depart the shores on Saturday, September 13th, returning to Kits on Monday, September 15th.
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Women (and the men who support them) from throughout the Pacific Northwest gather to enjoy this annual weekend of pulling, cultural programming, and friendship. Registration opened in early Spring and due to popular demand, a second canoe has been added.
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The Singing Coho (Steven Recalma) will join the Strong Women of the Water canoe. For more information or to register, please email allnationspaddlesup@gmail.com or call 604-374-5528. We look forward to seeing you in September.

2026 Women's
Memorial March

The 2026 Women's Memorial March will take place in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, in February. The March honors missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). It also protests violence, racism, inequality, and class disparity.
What to expect: The March will begin at the intersection of Main and Hastings streets and will proceed through downtown Vancouver. We will pause at locations where women's bodies were found and the names of the women and their family members will be read aloud. Family and supporters will pause to grieve.
Why it's important: The March keeps the memories of missing and murdered women alive and demands accountability from governments and systems that perpetuate violence. The March aims to prevent further violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people
History: The march began in 1992 in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside after the murder of Cheryl Ann Joe, a local Indigenous woman

2026 All Nations
Paddle Schedule
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Although the 2025 canoe season is still in full swing, All Nations has begun to frame the paddling schedule for 2026. We are pleased to be resuming our regular offerings: Awaken the Canoes (June - Vancouver Island), Tribal Journeys 2026 Paddle to Nisqually, and Strong Women of the Water (2026 - Washington State).
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Location and dates will be circulated in late October.
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Should you require further information or if you would like to join the organizing committee, please call 604-374-5528 or email allnationspaddlesup@gmail.com
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We look forward to paddling together next summer!
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Emote.


So much more
than a paddle...
The All Nations Canoe program is so much more than a paddle. Our schedule is designed to allow for interactive activities where participants can learn or master skills, or share their expertise with the fellow pullers. Pictured here are Robin and Ruth crafting their medicine bags following a morning canoe pull in Alert Bay.
We welcome you to share your skills with the group - from cooking, to cedar work, to drumming and singing, to weaving, and more. Reach out and let us know if you are interested in hosting a session!



The Strong Women of the Water canoe will begin the 2025 season will a new complete set of paddles that honour the remarkable women who have inspired us. Eighteen members of our canoe family each provided up to four names which were inscribed on their new paddle.
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Our canoe family is honoured to carry these women and their stories on our journey. We do so with utmost respect and humility.
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Our deepest appreciation goes to Brice Malcom who oversaw the project and put his hands on each and every paddle to ensure they were done as envisioned. Emote.
New Paddles Honour
Inspirational Women

Emote - Huy ch Qu -
Gilakas'la - Thank you
It really does take a village!
All Nations extends its sincerest appreciation to all those individuals and organizations who have help launch our 2024 season aboard the Strong Women of the Water Canoe, especially:
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Tsawout Nation, Cowichan Tribe, Stz'uminus First Nation, Snuneymuxw Nation, Qualicum First Nation Campground, Snaw-Naw-As Campground, French Creek Marina, North Sannich Fuel Dock, Parkland Burnaby Refinery, True North, Hullo Ferry, Pacific Association of First Nations Women, and Captain Randy Sonnier and the crew of the Pearl.
We would also like to acknowledge our All Nations canoe family members who go the extra mile to ensure we are able to provide the best experience for our participants. Emote to the cooks, shoppers, and road crew who make everything possible.
We literally could not have done this without you! Emote!​​


Strong Women
of the Water Canoe
In 2018, Klahoose Elder Billy Barnes bestowed the name Strong Women of the Water to a group of pullers arriving in Port Townsend , Washington, enroute to Puyallup's Tribal Journeys.
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The women carry this sacred name with great pride and each year since, welcome others to join the Strong Women of the Water (and the men who support them) pull.
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Now, thanks to the generosity of All Nations supporters, we have placed our order for a new 36" Pacific Dance Canoe The Strong Women of the Water Canoe will arrive in time for Awaken the Canoes this spring.
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Emote - Hu Huy ch-qu. Thank you to all those who made this amazing purchase possible.

MUCKLESHOOT PROTOCOL:
THE COMPETITION SONG
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Sister Nations Klahoose, Tl'amin and Homalco brought their signature song to the floor during protocol. Always a favorite among the crowd, you be the judge...who has bragging rights this year, the Men or the Women?
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