Inclusion
First Peoples Celebration with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
OSU Cascades 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States1 p.m. Native Culture Bearers Demonstrations Native Artists and Culture Bearers from the Tananáwit Artists Community of Warm Springs will demonstrate traditional tribal crafts and artistry. Members of the Warms Springs Natural Resources Department and Warm Springs Community Action Team will be on hand to discuss their work. Representatives of the Museum at Warm Springs…
“Why we need Indigenous Ingenuity – Indigenuity – now” with Dr. Daniel Wildcat
Madras Performing Arts Center Madras, OR, United StatesThis presentation will challenge the misconception that Indigenous knowledge is solely about the past. Dr. Wildcat will highlight how American Indian Nations are dynamic, evolving communities with living cultures, traditions, and knowledge. He will explore the concept of Indigenuity (Indigenous ingenuity)—how ancient wisdom informs modern problem-solving—and argue for the critical need for this unique knowledge in today’s…