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20 S MOKE S IGNALS APRIL 1, 2015 Land & Culture Corner Classes Class descriptions and instructional videos are available on our webpage at http://www.grandronde.org/culture. For additional information contact Flicka Lucero, Cultural Education Specialist at 503-879-2268. **Pre-Registration** Due to limited space and/or materials, pre-registration for the class is required. Please contact Flicka Lucero at 503-879-2268 to register. Grand Ronde Classes Portland Classes Chinuk Wawa First year: Mondays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Chachalu Tuesdays, Noon - 1:00 pm, Chachalu Second year: Mondays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Chachalu Dancing & Drumming Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, CTGR Youth Ed, Room 126 Beaded Medallions **Pre-Registration Required** April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Chachalu Appliqué Purses **Pre-Registration Required** April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Chachalu CTGR Education, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Chachalu, 8720 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Instructional Videos Basket Making, Drum Making, Beading and Clap Stick Making (coming soon) available at http://www.grandronde.org/culture/culture-class-videos Fleece Jacket April 7 & 21, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Cattail and Tule Projects April 6, 13, 20 & 27 and May 4, 11, & 18, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Participants will be able to learn basketry and carving techniques related to the use of tule and cattail. This includes cattail and tule mats, baskets, mat creasers and needles. On-going projects with advanced carving, Native Art design and basketry tracks. CTGR Portland Office, 4445 SW Barbur Boulevard, Portland, OR 97239 Eugene Classes Hats and Scarves **Pre-Registration Required** April 22, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Print Block Making April 23, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Print Block Making provides an opportunity to learn some Native Art design and basic carving skills. Participants will use the print blocks to make prints and cards with natural and contemporary pigments. On-going projects with advanced carving, Native Art design and basketry tracks. 1084 G Street, Springfield, Oregon Note: Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal Members: No charge for classes or materials. For all other persons: No charge to attend the classes. Costs for materials, if applicable, will be reimbursed to the Tribe. Open Monday through Friday Gallery Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (open through lunch hour) To make a donation or for additional information please visit www.grandronde.org/culture/chachalu-museum Upcoming Events The Land and Culture Department is pleased to announce the following upcoming events. Additional information will be presented in future editions of Land & Culture Corner. We Are Grand Ronde First Fish Ceremony May 8, 2015 at 4:30 pm Opening May 1, 2015 A Collaboration of Events presented by Chachalu: Tribal Museum & Cultural Center and Chehalem Cultural Center The First Fish Ceremony is held each year to commemorate the return of our relatives into the waterways. Each year the Salmon make an epic journey from the Pacific Ocean to the headwaters of our local rivers and streams. The return of the fish has always signified survival in the form of a valuable food source. We celebrate their arrival to commemorate their journey and to ensure their return. 415 E. Sheridan Newberg, OR 97132 . . . . gala opening history exhibit art demonstrations lecture series . . . . contemporary native art exhibit school field trips cultural sharing activities summer programs A Cultural Exhibition of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde We invite the Tribal Community to join us at this ceremony. McLean House, 5350 River Street, West Linn, OR 97068 Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Land and Culture Department Chachalu: Tribal Museum and Cultural Center 8720 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Phone: 503-879-2226 Fax: 503-879-2126 E-mail: landandculture@grandronde.org Page created by the Land and Culture Department
