Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Robinson, Gary, 1950-
Tribal journey / Gary Robinson.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-939053-01-5 (pbk.) â ISBN 978-1-939053-87-9 (e-books)
1. Duwamish Indians--Juvenile fiction. 2. Children with disabilities--Juvenile fiction. 3. Canoes and canoeing--Juvenile fiction. 4. Self-esteem--Juvenile fiction. 5. Self-confidence--Juvenile fiction. 6. West Seattle (Seattle, Wash.)--Juvenile fiction. [1. Duwamish Indians--Fiction. 2. Indians of North AmericaâFiction. 3. People with disabilities--Fiction. 4. Canoes and canoeing--Fiction. 5. Self-esteem- Fiction. 6. Self-confidence--Fiction. 7. West Seattle (Seattle, Wash.)--Fiction.] I. Title.
PZ7.R56577Tri 2013
Â
813.6--dc23
2012044250
© 2013 Gary Robinson
Cover and interior design: Deirdre Nemmers
Cover photo: Gary Robinson
Taken at the 2008 Tribal Journeys canoe gathering at Cowichan Bay, British Columbia.
Pictured is one of the 109 tribal canoes that arrived on the host tribeâs shores that year.
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever, except for brief quotations in reviews, without written permission from the publisher.
7th Generation, a division of
Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
888-260-8458Â Â Â bookpubco.com
ISBN: 978-1-939053-01-5
18 17 16 15 14 13Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Printed in the United States
Book Publishing Company is a member of Green Press Initiative. We chose to print this title on paper with 100% postconsumer recycled content, processed without chlorine, which saved the following natural resources:
⢠16 trees
⢠488 pounds of solid waste
⢠7,292 gallons of water
⢠1,345 pounds of greenhouse gases
⢠7 million BTU of energy
For more information on Green Press Initiative, visit www.greenpressinitiative.org .
Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator.
For more information visit www.papercalculator.org .
Acknowledgments
I want to thank a few people for their assistance in the development of this book.
First, there is my friend and colleague Swil Kanim, a Lummi storyteller, musician, visionary, and inspirational motivator extraordinaire. His thoughts, words, music, and prayers are always most appreciated.
Cindy Williams of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center in West Seattle graciously agreed to review the book to ensure its cultural appropriateness. Itâs always good to get feedback from a tribal community when creating stories and characters from that community. A big
wa- do
(âthank youâ in Cherokee) to Cindy.
Finally, there is Jessy Lucas, who is an accomplished young Native puller, singer, and drummer, and one of the few people in the world able to play the hand flute. His work with Northwest tribal cultures, along with his own personal experiences with tribal canoe journeys, provided a solid foundation on which this book is based. His time and insights are most appreciated.
Tribal
Journey
Chapter 1
Freedom Rings
Iâm lucky to even be alive to tell you my story. I learned the hard way that texting and driving donât mix. And that healing can come from unexpected places. But Iâm getting ahead of myself.
It was the first Friday in April. The three oâclock bell rang. Screams of joy erupted from every classroom. Spring break had arrived. Freedom at last! A whole week of unsupervised fun!
I escaped the West Seattle High School building like it was on fire.
âJason! Jason!â I heard my name being called from across the schoolâs front lawn. It was my best friend, Ron.
âRon, whatâs up?â
âIâm jazzed,â he said. âMy familyâs spring break trip was canceled. Iâll be here all next week!â
âAwesome. Maybe we can cruise the Junction. Or hit Alki Beach every day! Iâve got to stay in shape for the
Robinson, Gary, 1950-
Tribal journey / Gary Robinson.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-939053-01-5 (pbk.) â ISBN 978-1-939053-87-9 (e-books)
1. Duwamish Indians--Juvenile fiction. 2. Children with disabilities--Juvenile fiction. 3. Canoes and canoeing--Juvenile fiction. 4. Self-esteem--Juvenile fiction. 5. Self-confidence--Juvenile fiction. 6. West Seattle (Seattle, Wash.)--Juvenile fiction. [1. Duwamish Indians--Fiction. 2. Indians of North AmericaâFiction. 3. People with disabilities--Fiction. 4. Canoes and canoeing--Fiction. 5. Self-esteem- Fiction. 6. Self-confidence--Fiction. 7. West Seattle (Seattle, Wash.)--Fiction.] I. Title.
PZ7.R56577Tri 2013
Â
813.6--dc23
2012044250
© 2013 Gary Robinson
Cover and interior design: Deirdre Nemmers
Cover photo: Gary Robinson
Taken at the 2008 Tribal Journeys canoe gathering at Cowichan Bay, British Columbia.
Pictured is one of the 109 tribal canoes that arrived on the host tribeâs shores that year.
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever, except for brief quotations in reviews, without written permission from the publisher.
7th Generation, a division of
Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
888-260-8458Â Â Â bookpubco.com
ISBN: 978-1-939053-01-5
18 17 16 15 14 13Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Printed in the United States
Book Publishing Company is a member of Green Press Initiative. We chose to print this title on paper with 100% postconsumer recycled content, processed without chlorine, which saved the following natural resources:
⢠16 trees
⢠488 pounds of solid waste
⢠7,292 gallons of water
⢠1,345 pounds of greenhouse gases
⢠7 million BTU of energy
For more information on Green Press Initiative, visit www.greenpressinitiative.org .
Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator.
For more information visit www.papercalculator.org .
Acknowledgments
I want to thank a few people for their assistance in the development of this book.
First, there is my friend and colleague Swil Kanim, a Lummi storyteller, musician, visionary, and inspirational motivator extraordinaire. His thoughts, words, music, and prayers are always most appreciated.
Cindy Williams of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center in West Seattle graciously agreed to review the book to ensure its cultural appropriateness. Itâs always good to get feedback from a tribal community when creating stories and characters from that community. A big
wa- do
(âthank youâ in Cherokee) to Cindy.
Finally, there is Jessy Lucas, who is an accomplished young Native puller, singer, and drummer, and one of the few people in the world able to play the hand flute. His work with Northwest tribal cultures, along with his own personal experiences with tribal canoe journeys, provided a solid foundation on which this book is based. His time and insights are most appreciated.
Tribal
Journey
Chapter 1
Freedom Rings
Iâm lucky to even be alive to tell you my story. I learned the hard way that texting and driving donât mix. And that healing can come from unexpected places. But Iâm getting ahead of myself.
It was the first Friday in April. The three oâclock bell rang. Screams of joy erupted from every classroom. Spring break had arrived. Freedom at last! A whole week of unsupervised fun!
I escaped the West Seattle High School building like it was on fire.
âJason! Jason!â I heard my name being called from across the schoolâs front lawn. It was my best friend, Ron.
âRon, whatâs up?â
âIâm jazzed,â he said. âMy familyâs spring break trip was canceled. Iâll be here all next week!â
âAwesome. Maybe we can cruise the Junction. Or hit Alki Beach every day! Iâve got to stay in shape for the
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