Chương trình & Lớp học

Two talented Indigenous hoop dancers will share their culture and skills through the art of hoop dance, followed by a Q & A session. Hoop dancing originated as a healing ceremony and continues to be practiced and shared as a form of Indigenous tradition, artistic expression and cultural sharing opportunity. Hoops are utilized to make formations that honor various animals and nature, as well as new and creative designs.

Participants will learn how to hold, read, and strum along to popular songs from "I Lava You" to "Master of Puppets," while getting the chance to play with other types of ukuleles. Participants will be sent home with material to continue their uke journey! This event is encouraged for all ages.  

Fyre, also known as Giggles, is a two-spirit multidisciplinary artist based in Portland. They mainly focus on music and circus arts. 

Learn about native plants of the Willamette Valley like huckleberry, cedar, sweetgrass and other plants. Stephanie Craig, Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya tribal member, will share how many plants in our backyards are used for food, basketry and medicine by Indigenous peoples.

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.

Register/join via Zoom.

Culturally relevant and identity-supporting beadwork night where adults who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ can make pride bling with medallions, posters, flags, and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources. Allies are welcome!

Supplies will be provided. You can also bring your own projects, as desired! This event is first come, first served.

Culturally relevant and identity-supporting craft time for teens who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ and their allies. Come enjoy some 2S/Indigequeer culture and make a hard copy of your favorite fan fic (fan fiction). While these publications are typically online/digital only, learn how to make a copy of your own “book”, with your own cover art and illustrations.

Culturally relevant and identity-supporting "crafternoon" where adults who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ can make pride bling with medallions, posters, flags, and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources.

Culturally relevant and identity-supporting print-making night for teens who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ and their allies. Come enjoy some 2S/Indigequeer culture and make Pride bling with medallions, posters, flags, and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources.

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.

Register/join via Zoom.

Learn about traditional Native American food plants of the Willamette Valey like huckleberry, cedar, sweetgrass and other plants used for basketry and medicine with Stephanie Craig, Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya tribal member.

Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.