The traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūle’a is making a final Alaska stop on its worldwide journey in Hydaburg — which has special significance to its makers.
The Hōkūle’a is a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe. It is starting a global journey with stops in Alaska.
The last Alaska stop of the journey will be in Hydaburg, on Prince of Wales Island. And Hydaburg’s mayor, Tony Christianson, said the community has a special connection to the Polynesian Voyaging Society, the group behind the journey. One of the society’s vessels was built with trees that grew on Shelikof Island in Soda Bay, around six miles from town.It’s a special connection that will be recognized when the crew arrives.
The Hōkūle’a crew will visit communities all over Prince of Wales. There are events planned in Kasaan, Craig and Klawock. Then, residents from all over the island will be invited to a send-off event for them.
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