Chief Shakes VII, Charlie Jones, takes a ride in his war canoe during the festivities held in 1940 – the last time the Tribal House was renovated. The rededication of the new house is set for May 3-4, 2013.
The Wrangell Cooperative Association has released the tentative schedule of events for the Rededication of Shakes Island set for May 3-4, 2013.
Beginning on Friday, May 3 a noontime parade through downtown, as well a children’s regalia contest and canoe races will take place. A bingo tournament and Native dancing is set for that evening beginning at 7 p.m. with a location as yet to be determined.
On Saturday the events will begin in earnest with the “One People Canoe Society” making a landing of seven canoes from around the Southeast region between 9-10 a.m. The rededication of the Chief Shake...
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