Native American Heritage Month started at the turn of the (20th) century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
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Throughout November
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
The People Are Dancing Again
An exhibit based on the book of the same title. The display will include artifacts, including basketry and beadwork; photographs; interpretive panels highlighting the way of life of the Siletz Tribe.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Trail of Tears
plays at the Bijou Theatre. 11AM • $2
Saturday, Nov. 12
Celebrate Native American Heritage Day at the Lincoln City Cultural Center
“Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey Through Native America”
Exhibition in the Chessman Gallery by Ben Marra. A traveling exhibition of large color portraits of pow wow dancers, throughout the U.S. and Canada • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 4-29
Inaugural Native American Heritage Geocache Challenge
Regatta Grounds • 10am • Free. Visit www.geocaching.com (GC36HFX) for more information or call 541-996-1273.
Turquoise Pride
An inter-tribal drum troupe based in Portland, with 10-14 drummers and dancers from the Warm Springs, Navajo/Diné, Yakima and other tribes • 1 p.m.
Northwest Style Salmon Bake on the West Lawn
A traditional roast of salmon, along with modern-day fry bread, with samples served around setup begins at 2 p.m. with samples served at 3 p.m.
“Native American Women: Three Who Changed History,”
Author talk with Gloria Linkey • 3 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18
Turtle Island Storyteller Esther Stutzman
History keeper and storyteller Esther Stutzman is Coos and Komemma Kalapuya, and an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. She tells Coos and Kalapuya stories, including creation stories of the time when animals and people could talk together. Stutzman travels with Kalapuya basket hats, cradleboards and other family heirlooms, and loves to speak to people of all ages. 7 p.m. in the auditorium, FREE
Saturday, Nov. 19
Restoration Pow Wow
at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.
Windwalker
plays at the Bijou Theatre. 11AM • $2
Sunday, Nov. 20
Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company
This organization honors Native American culture by building awareness of both traditional and contemporary musical expressions, through performance and education. They travel to schools and centers throughout the Northwest, forging artistic collaborations between Native and non-Native singers and dancers – with the belief that music has the power to inspire and unite people across cultures. 2 p.m. in the auditorium, FREE.
