Paddle For the Future
Hosted by the Sault Tribe and the Great Lakes Water Protector Network
Saturday, Aug. 29th 2026
9 am to noon-ish
Kiwanis Beach in St. Ignace
Thank You Sponsors!
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Sault Tribe
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Great Lakes Water Protector Network
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Black to the Land
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Freshwater Future
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Oil and Water Don't Mix
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Mackinac Straits Watersports
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Michigan Climate Action Network
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Big Stone Bay Fishery
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FracTracker Alliance
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ZSR Solar
About the Event
This water ceremony and flotilla brings community members together to protect the Great Lakes from industrialization for the next 7 generations, such as the disastrous Line 5 Tunnel.
Come feast on traditional foods and enjoy cultural offerings. We are a multigenerational, multicultural, inclusive gathering to stand up for Nibi and Aki.
We are asserting our Treaty rights. We must protect this area known as the heart of Turtle Island. We are standing up in solidarity to defend our water. Join us and learn about more opportunities to get involved and take action.
We aim to be zero-waste so please bring a feast bundle (plate, utensils, cup) and carpool to the event! Afterwards, head over to the Pow Wow across the street at 1:00 PM for the Grand Entry.
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We will be on Kiwanis Beach at 499 N. State St. in St. Ignace, MI.
There is limited space for kayak/watercraft drop off by the beach.
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Sacred Waterways and the Great Lakes Water Protector Network are organizing Paddle for the Future, in solidarity with the Sault Tribe and the Rendezvous in the Straits Pow Wow.
Sacred Waterways is a Kwe-led Anishinaabe Collective based in St. Ignace, working to protect the Great Lakes from industrialization for the next 7 generations, such as the disastrous Line 5 Tunnel.
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Bring a feast bundle (plate, cup, utensils, carry-out container). Help us be a zero-waste event.
Bring a watercraft if possible. A limited number of kayaks will be available.
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People who want to volunteer for a role at the event should email team@glwpn.org