The River Spirit Canoe Club is a family based indigenous team promoting a healthy lifestyle. We are always open to new participants.
Founded in Skwah (Pil'alt) of the Sto:lo territory, the River Spirit Canoe Club is located at the Chilliwack Landing. We travel each weekend during the spring and summer to a different reserve that hosts a canoe race. As east as Seabird Island, to as west as Victoria & Neah Bay, and as south as Seattle, we fundraise all year round to travel to these locations. From young to old, all are welcome to
07/30/2026
Throw back Thursday.
Chilliwack Landing canoe race 2006
Masters four man.
Bow- Annie Williams
2nd seat- late Susie McHalsie (Williams)
3rd seat- Leslie Williams
Skipper- Stephen Williams
Anastasia Williams Leslie Williams Melalhyetel Williams
07/18/2026
Bow- Reno James Sr (Williams)
3rd seat- James OldCoyote
5th seat- Charles Deam
6th seat- Dean Williams Sr
7th seat- Rick Williams Sr
8th seat- Darrell Williams
9th seat- John F Moore
Skipper- Russell Williams Sr.
The Columbian
July 3, 1989
"Native Americans from the Suquamish and Stalo tribles paddle their traditional cedar canoe Sunday in a race at Yale Reservoir."
Please let me know if there are are any corrections.
06/09/2026
Here's a throw back. Who remembers Suzanne Rose? These photos are from 1982 at Cultus Lake water festival. The second picture is of late Dean Williams and late Reno James (Williams) who are also sitting bow & second seat on the canoe.
Good racing everyone! Thank you to all that came. Safe travels home.
05/17/2026
Time results for David Williams Marathon 2026. ❤️ Way to go everyone. 🙌
David Williams marathon starts 9am tomorrow morning. 😊 Rest up see you in the a.m!
05/13/2026
As usual, open to vendors. Bring your own table, canopy. And please be mindful of parking for the paddlers, guests and other vendors.
Race schedule for this weekend.
Most likely rainy, so make sure to be prepared 😊 Can't wait to see everyone!
*note; women's 4 & 6 are open skippers like usual, they are just not noted on the schedule*
05/12/2026
Race schedule for this weekend.
Most likely rainy, so make sure to be prepared 😊 Can't wait to see everyone!
*note; women's 4 & 6 are open skippers like usual, they are just not noted on the schedule*