Community Potluck
Gathering of the Eagles
Saturday May 16, 2026, 5:00pm
Offered by Gathering of the Eagles and Friends of Lopez Canoe Landings
Admission
Free
Sponsored by
Lopez Center and Lopez Island Historical Museum
The Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey coming back for its 6th voyage through the islands!

The Gathering of the Eagles calls people together from the Salish Sea region and beyond in a celebration of place, culture, and connection. This year we anticipate hosting 1 Lummi canoe family, 1 Puyallap canoe family from Chief Leschi Schools, and 2 Hawaiian canoe families.

Calendar:
May 16, Saturday:
- 1 PM: Spencer Spit: Canoe landing and protocol
- 3 PM: Cooking & Visiting, Lopez Community Center
- 5 PM: Lopez Community Center: Potluck and Protocol. Please bring your own plate and silverware, and a dish to share!
- 7PM: Teachings & Hoy'kwche Handshake

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From Sul ka dub/Freddie Lane, Lummi, Gathering of the Eagles organizer:
"We are so honored to be hosting the 6th Annual Esqalph etse Kwelengsen, 'Gathering of the Eagles,' a mini-canoe journey, and potlatch, May 16-22. --
"It is with the Spirit of healing, hope, honor, happiness, and hospitality, that we are able to continue this work together.
Thank you. Hyshqe Si'am e ne schaleche Si'am,
Sul ka dub.”