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Native American Heritage Month

 / November 1 - 30, 2009

Native American Heritage Month

Hundreds of centuries before Lewis & Clark laid eyes on the Pacific Ocean, native peoples explored, hunted, gathered and fished in what today is called Oregon. November 2009 marks the state’s first official celebration of the heritage, culture and contribution of the state’s nine federally recognized tribes. This November, you’ll find many opportunities to experience the tribes’ distinct lifestyles and traditions in Oregon.

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Upcoming Events

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Films at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute - In honor of Veterans Day, Tamastslikt will screen two documentary films to honor the large number of Native Americans who enlist for military service each year.
Nov. 14: Siletz Restoration Pow wow - Join the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians for their 32nd Annual Restoration Pow wow. See cultural displays and American Indian Vendors, with jewelry, beadwork and other items for sale at this free event.
Nov. 20: Rez Kitchen Tour - Sample Native American cuisine by top chefs from Oregon’s Tribal Casinos at this inaugural event.
Nov. 20-22: Native American Arts Festival - See Native American performers and artists at this free, family-friendly event.
Nov. 22: 26th Annual Grand Ronde Restoration Pow wow - Join the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for their 26th Annual Pow Wow event.
Nov. 28-29: Heritage Art Market - Museum at Warm Springs - Find local hand crafted Native American pieces of arts at the 2009 Native American Heritage Arts Festival.

Check out Multnomah County Library’s website for more events.



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Find out more about Oregon's Tribes

Oregon Coast:
-Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw
-Tribes of Grand Ronde
-Tribes of Siletz
-Coquille Indian Tribe
-Tribe of Cow Creek

Southern Oregon:
-Klamath Tribe

Central Oregon:
-Tribes of Warm Springs
-Museum at Warm Springs

Eastern Oregon:
-Burns Paiute Tribe
-Tribe of the Umatilla Reservation



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