Leah explains that canoe without exception as one of the most important aspects of Marshallese (and Pacific) culture and life. The earliest and most significant of these descriptions are Marshallese jabônkônnaan (proverbs), bwebwenato and in (stories and legends), and Kajin àajeö (Marshallese language). This thesis is an exploration of the state and shape of the Marshallese canoe tradition for Marshallese people today, how and why it has changed over time, and how it articulates with broader Marshallese culture and modern way of life.