Kia ora, this blog intends to provide a record of Kāhui Kai Tahu's (an Otago Polytechnic Maori Staff group) trip to present at the International Network of Indigenous Health Conference (INIHKD). The conference will be held in Poulsbo, Washington State, U.S.A. from the 24th-28th of May 2010. In addition to presenting at the conference the party will also be meeting with persons and communities concerned with Indigenous health in Vancouver and surrounding areas. We hope you find our record both informative and entertaining.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Conference Day One Monday 24th May

Day one of conference consisted of pre-conference plenary sessions as well as
Opening Ceremonies and Welcome to Country/Land

Keynotes and Selected Country Designees Brought in by Tribal Canoes
Call and Song from Shore by Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman and Suquamish Canoe Family Drummers and Singers

Kiana Beach Clambake and Oyster Feast (Sponsored by Suquamish Nation)
Official Country Introductions

All participating nation were truly welcomed with open arms. I'll let the pictures do the talking. A change of plans meant the waka ride ended up being about one and a half hours. Khyla handled this with true grace and style.

Khyla on board Waka Landing Kia added to hot rocks for the clam bake Clam bake bedded down



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