The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community enjoyed its cameo role Friday as part of an oar-iginal maritime event.

Swinomish welcomed ashore crews from North Puget Sound tribes making this summer’s “Paddle to Quinault” Canoe Journey.

A half-dozen traditional Coast Salish family canoes were applauded by a large crowd gathered near the canoe landing beach at Swadabs Park. The visiting canoe families were greeted with traditional singing and drumming and enjoyed a feast and a night’s lodging.

Swinomish, which hosted the 2011 Canoe Journey, this time served as a stop-over point for canoe fami...