A group in Kake is preparing for a canoe trip to Juneau in part to celebrate its Native culture, but a logistical setback has left them seeking help from the Southeast Alaska fleet.

A 13-person crew from Kake is hoping to carry out an eight-day canoeing trip heading north, through Chatham Strait to the Douglas Harbor in Juneau but the safety boat, which follows the crew and holds two cooks, a captain and crew, is unable to participate this year.

Nathalie Austin, who’s organizing the Juneau voyage, is looking to contract a vessel owner to be a replacement.

The trip, which starts at the...