Lummi Stommish Water Festival runs June 10-14

The 69th annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival takes place Wednesday through Sunday, June 10-14, on the Lummi reservation near Gooseberry Point.

A Cowichan word meaning “warrior,” Stommish includes war canoe races, a sla-hal bone game tournament, and an “Honoring All Veterans” powwow, as well as a Lummi-style salmon barbecue, a carnival, royalty pageants, a parade, athletic events, and daily and evening entertainment.

Stommish began 1946 when World War II veterans were coming home; it was then that Lummi tribal veterans of World War I decided to gather to celebrate their safe return.

Admission is free. Details: http://lumminationstommish.com, 360-927-0538, 360-927-3878.

This story was originally published June 9, 2015 at 12:31 AM with the headline "Lummi Stommish Water Festival runs June 10-14."