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CPC RED ELM BEAVERTAIL PADDLE
CPC RED ELM BEAVERTAIL PADDLE $275.00
CPC CHERRY OTTERTAIL PADDLE
CPC CHERRY OTTERTAIL PADDLE $275.00
KETTLEWELL SIGNED SPECIAL donated by Neil Campbell
KETTLEWELL SIGNED SPECIAL donated by Neil Campbell Sold Out
CHAPLEAU PADDLES OF PEACE
CHAPLEAU PADDLES OF PEACE $295.00

VOYAGEUR PADDLES OF PEACE
VOYAGEUR PADDLES OF PEACE $295.00
ALGONQUIN OTTERTAIL PADDLES OF PEACE
ALGONQUIN OTTERTAIL PADDLES OF PEACE $295.00
ALGONQUIN BEAVERTAIL PADDLES OF PEACE
ALGONQUIN BEAVERTAIL PADDLES OF PEACE $295.00
BEAR IN A BOAT by Terry McCue
BEAR IN A BOAT by Terry McCue $900.00

INUIT PROVIDER by David Hodgetts
INUIT PROVIDER by David Hodgetts $990.00
FALL BIRCH by Sharon Erlichman
FALL BIRCH by Sharon Erlichman $1,000.00
LISTEN by Cindy Y. Lam
LISTEN by Cindy Y. Lam $1,100.00
RED ROBIN AT TALISKER DISTILLERY 'CURIOUSITY' by W. A. Warren Eberlin
RED ROBIN AT TALISKER DISTILLERY 'CURIOUSITY' by W. A. Warren Eberlin $1,100.00

DEEP WATER BY THE SHORE by Sarah Carlson
DEEP WATER BY THE SHORE by Sarah Carlson $1,150.00
WATER IS LIFE by Wayne Mondok
WATER IS LIFE by Wayne Mondok $1,200.00
WATER MOTHER - DEDICATED TO JOSEPHINE MANDAMIN by Josette Bouchard-Muller
WATER MOTHER - DEDICATED TO JOSEPHINE MANDAMIN by Josette Bouchard-Muller $1,200.00
GOJIJING by Jennifer Tse
GOJIJING by Jennifer Tse $1,250.00

WATER SPIRITS by Catharine Somerville
WATER SPIRITS by Catharine Somerville $1,250.00
COAST MOUNTAINS by Lori Burke
COAST MOUNTAINS by Lori Burke $1,250.00
GLORIOUS NORTH by Debra Wronzberg
GLORIOUS NORTH by Debra Wronzberg $1,300.00
BLOOMS OF CULTURE by Kevin Pee-ace
BLOOMS OF CULTURE by Kevin Pee-ace $1,500.00

GREAT BLUE HERON, SEAGULL, CORMORANT by John Hartman
GREAT BLUE HERON, SEAGULL, CORMORANT by John Hartman $1,500.00
WATER SPIRIT by Jackie Traverse
WATER SPIRIT by Jackie Traverse $1,600.00
MISHIIKEN by Lucia Laford
MISHIIKEN by Lucia Laford $1,600.00
LAKE SUPERIOR PINE by Marta Stares
LAKE SUPERIOR PINE by Marta Stares $1,650.00

SPIRIT by Vicki Carruthers
SPIRIT by Vicki Carruthers $1,750.00
SPRUCE by Robert Marchessault
SPRUCE by Robert Marchessault $1,800.00
MUSKRAT SWIMS TOWARD THE LIGHT, SEARCHING FOR THE TURTLES BACK by Chief Lady Bird
MUSKRAT SWIMS TOWARD THE LIGHT, SEARCHING FOR THE TURTLES BACK by Chief Lady Bird $1,850.00
BY STILL WATERS by John Laford
BY STILL WATERS by John Laford $1,900.00

About Our Canoe Paddles

They are perfect for hanging in that special location at the cottage, city home or wherever fine art can be best seen; they will become a lasting heirloom.

By making a generous contribution for one of our cherry wood canoe paddles, including our signature paddles known as Paddles of Peace (see our explanation below), is to make a lasting impact allowing positive action in seeking Indigenous climate solutions.

Our signature paddles have the Canoe Foundation logo engraved on the paddle grip, while at the neck of the blade, our motif Paddles of Peace (shown below) is engraved.

The artisan painted paddles have on the reverse side, the beautiful original work of various artists, who have donated their time and talent to express their perspective on our relationship with our home, MotherEarth.

Each of our signature and artisan painted paddles are hand carved...each paddle is unique...each will be slightly different in terms of wood grains, size or shape of the grip...each paddle is really a one of a kind...of the highest quality.

To ensure an adequate supply of paddles, we have engaged several different paddle makers, who are custodians of a traditional cottage industry. We are proud to support these dedicated craftsmen and women.

Each paddle comes with it's own vertical or horizontal wall mount paddle holder, while the artisan painted paddles come as well with a Certificate of Authenticity, which is signed by the artist.

From time to time, we also receive a donation of a paddle from a generous supporter, that they have perhaps made and painted themselves, or else is a paddle that has accompanied them on many a memorable canoe trip and has been refurbished and is located in our Experienced Paddles section. The type of wood...the style, sizes, will all be unique...again, each is a one of a kind.

The trees for each of our signature and artisan paddles are sourced from a sustainable forest in northern Ontario.

Canoe Foundation makes a contribution for the planting of a tree for each paddle shipped out. 

WHY MAKE A CONTRIBUTION FOR A PADDLE?

We’ve been told that people are looking for a connection to a positive force…to make a difference.

A contribution for a Canoe Foundation paddle is an act of solidarity with those Indigenous Peoples who are putting their lives on the line in protecting the biodiversity we all need to survive.

All profits from our fund raising help fund Indigenous climate action.

The Canoe Foundation Paddle Project is our way to honour those inspirational Indigenous Peoples on the front lines of climate action.

We have our spirits lifted every time we see committed people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, taking action and demonstrating how extraordinarily resilient we humans can be.

Our motif that is laser engraved on one side of our Paddles of Peace was designed to reflect our vision…beliefs…focus…values…and our mission.

The motif was influenced by Indigenous culture and imagery and reflects our need to restore the balance between nature and mankind and to better appreciate the interconnectedness of all life forms.

We can establish a peaceful relationship with nature and each other when we work toward common goals as a global village.

We need to celebrate that which unites over that which divides…we have a shared cross-cultural mission in seeking climate solutions.

We believe that fighting for indigenous rights is the best way to fight for the environment.

Our paddle artwork is an effort to bring together cultural expression from both sides of the colonial divide with a shared goal of seeking peace with nature and each other.