Saturday, April 2, 2011

4-3-11 InterviewLaConnerWAMayor Ramon HayesPaddletoSwin2011 4/3/2011 - NAMAPAHHRadio | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio



Mayor Ramon Hayes shares his excitement about the upcoming Tribal Canoe Journey-Paddle to Swinomish 2011 & what it will mean to the Town of La Conner,WA:www.paddletoswinomish.com

About the Mayor:"I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to serve the Town of La Conner for the past 2 years.I moved here almost 20 years ago to marry my wife Heidi,& today we are joined by our daughter Victoria who is 6. La Conner is a small waterfront town situated half-way between Seattle & Vancouver B.C.,making it the essential regional destination for tourism,& a vibrant,peaceful place to live & raise a family.We have a rich history dating back to the 1800's,& are committed to retaining our small town historic character & charm.When you're looking for a unique experience you just won't find anywhere else...come & visit us in La Conner." http://www.townoflaconner.org/the-mayor.cfm
















4-3-11 InterviewLaConnerWAMayor Ramon HayesPaddletoSwin2011 4/3/2011 - NAMAPAHHRadio | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio


Tribal Canoe Journey-Paddle to Swinomish 2011 www.paddletoswinomish.com


Featured music by Chief Frank Nelson & Flute player Paul Wagner:

Chief Frank Nelson-Yekawid is a Kwakwaka'wakw artist born on Gilford Island,BC-Chief Frank dedicated this CD to the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Tribal journeys have been an inspiration for Chief Frank.The songs on "In the Spirit of Our Ancestors" have been used on his journeys & he dedicates them to the demands made by his culture, honour,integrity & respect.The CD features seven tracks that are very special to Chief Nelson: http://www.pacificmusic.net/artists/artist_chief_frank_nelson.html

Paul Wagner:"Che oke ten" hails from the Wsaanich (Saanich) tribe of southern Vancouver Island,BC...he's an internationally-performing ambassador of the traditional songs & stories of his Coast Salish tribal ancestors. He's an internationally-performing ambassador of the traditional songs & stories of his Coast Salish tribal ancestors.He enjoys sharing the warmth, humor & wisdom of these beautiful "teachings," ...interweaving his Spirit-gifted songs on Native American flute,along with traditional tribal drum songs:http://www.sacredbreath.cc/

Aurelia Washington-TCJ-Paddle to Swinomish Coordinator & (rt) Melissa Miller Asst TCJ Coordinator...for more info:

Contact the Journey Coordinators:
Aurelia Washington – Journey Coordinator – 360 466-1359
Melissa Edwards Miller – Assistant Journey Coordinator - 360 466-1606




Canoe Family Members getting ready to welcome canoes last year on their way to Makah!




Canoes Landing at Swimoish in 2010:





Old Landing site....new site is up the beach & its going to be beautiful! More pictures later!

All photos and audio interview by Robin Carneen Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved
A production of : NAMAPAHH First People's Radio & Productions
inquiries: robin.carneen@gmail.com

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