SUQUAMISH — The first time a tall ship visited Suquamish’s waters, it was the beginning of a time of tumultuous change for the region’s First Peoples.

Si’ahl — known later as Chief Seattle — was 6 when Captain George Vancouver anchored in Suquamish waters off Bainbridge Island in 1792. In the ensuing years, Seattle watched as newcomers flooded into the area, claiming Duwamish/Suquamish land; would strive for harmony with his new neighbors; would sign the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, making land available for non-Native ownership; and would spend his last days at the Port Madison Indian Reservation.

From Sept. 24-28, another tall ship visits Suquamish waters — the Adventuress — but the tenor of the visit is different.

The visit is part of a retreat designed for youth that incorporates cultural activities with ocean science and sustainability curriculum taught through the Sound Experience program. It’s the third year of the program.

Coordinated by the Suquamish Tribe Sports and Recreation Department, the retreat gives 20-22 Tribal and community youth the opportunity to board the Adventuress for a two-night, three-day excursion. Participants will learn about sailing, ocean science and how sustainable living practices contribute to a healthy Puget Sound, sharing how each discipline is engrained in the culture of the Suquamish people along the way.

At the end of the sailing, the young participants will treat the ship’s crew and family members to a traditional evening meal at the House of Awakened Culture, the Suquamish Tribe’s longhouse.

The ship will arrive at the Suquamish Dock on Sept. 24, with youth boarding for their two-night excursion on the morning of Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. The ship will return to the Suquamish Dock the evening of Sept. 27 and will remain moored in Suquamish through Sept. 28.

While the dock and ship will be closed to the public for most of the event, there will be a limited time for the public to tour the Adventuress 3-5 p.m. Sept. 28.