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Tlingit paddlers set the canoe in Washington’s Potomac River for its ceremonial launch.
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Canoe Placed in Potomac River

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Sometimes the raven monitored Chilton’s progress from an overhead perch.
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Raven Keeps Watch over Carver

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This raven routinely observed master carver Douglas Chilton as he shaped the canoe.
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Raven Watches the Carver

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Jacqueline Peta of Sealaska’s board of directors participates in the tree-cutting ceremony.
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Cutting Down the Tree

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These rattles from British Columbia were used during shamanistic performances.
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Ceremonial Rattles

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Fish spears and traps placed in rivers are traditional ways of catching salmon.
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Catching Salmon

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Crafted from the skins of salmon, these mittens are naturally waterproof.
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Salmon Skin Mittens

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Traditional Native festivities often included ceremonial objects like this bowl.
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Feasting Bowl

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Decorated ceremonial regalia reflect the importance of ocean fish to Native communities.
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Ocean Symbols in Ceremonial Art

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Elders bless a new canoe with lighted sage, song, and traditional dances.
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Blessing a New Canoe

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As these models show, traditional canoes came in a variety of shapes and designs.
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Varieties of Canoes

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Members of the Squamish Nation paddle to a 1997 festival celebrating Native canoe arts.
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Celebrating Traditional Canoes

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