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On Nov. 5 about 30 people celebrated the continuation of traditional canoe making when they attended the launch of a traditional Wolastoqey birch bark canoe into the Saint John River.
A traditional Wolastoqey canoe floated on the Wolastoq, bringing the craft back to the community
Laura Flight · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 12, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
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A 4.5-metre, traditional Wolastoqey birch bark canoe took passengers for a test ride in the Wolastoq River on Nov 5. (Laura Flight/CBC)
Along the shore of the Saint John River dozens of people gathereed to celebrate the continuation of traditional canoe making when they attended the launch of a traditional Wolastoqey birch bark canoe into the water.
The Neqotkuk artist who constructed the canoe said the ceremony represents the resilience of their culture.
“Having a birch bark canoe on the water means that our culture is still alive,” Shane Perley-Dutcher said.
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