Nooksack War Canoe Race 2021 at Bloedel Donovon Park

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Althea Humphreys, 71, of Lummi, waits for others to board their canoe prior to the Novice 11-person race during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Master of ceremonies Kevin Roberts of Nooksack cracks a few jokes as paddlers compete in the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Crystal Lawrence of Lummi, helps the younger competitors steady and load their canoe prior to the 11 and Under competition of the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Malosi Auri, 9, of Lummi, prepares to launch for the 11 and Under competition during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Images from the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Kelli Jefferson of Lummi, helps out by carrying all the paddles during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Kids swim among the canoes during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Women’s team competitors in the Rikkole Cree, right, cross the finish line right before the ?III during the Womens 11-man competition during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Jeremy Roberts of Lummi, pulls in the stern of the canoe as his nephew Spencer Edwards, 2, reaches for the water after their Men’s 11-man competition during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Paddles stacked along the shore during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Competitors of the Men’s 11-man team have their photo taken by spectators during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Canoes await their paddlers during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

The Lummi Women’s team paddles towards the starting line prior to their competition in the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Racers in the 17 and Under category prepare for their competition during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Malosi Auri, 9, of Lummi, leads his team across the finish line during the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Althea Humphreys, 71, of Lummi, leads her team across the finish line during the Novice 11-man competition of the Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all acrross the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

Nooksack War Canoe Race

Joe Johnson of Nooksack, directs the Skipper’s Meeting prior to the annual Nooksack War Canoe Races on Lake Whatcom on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Bloedel-Donovon Park in Bellingham, Wash. Sponsored by the Nooksack Indian Tribe, the event is usually held on Mother’s Day weekend and attracts scores of canoe racers from all around the region including Canada. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and limited organization time, racers were limited to local tribes. (photo © Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)