Protection: Adaptation and Resistance centers Indigenous ways of knowing. Working within intergenerational learning groups and as collaborators in vibrant community networks, Alaska’s Indigenous artists are invigorating traditional stories in customary arts and proposing resilient futures through design, tattoo, regalia and graphic arts. Artist projects elevate collaboration, allyship, and community as tools of resistance, adaptation, and cultural...

Protection: Adaptation and Resistance centers Indigenous ways of knowing. Working within intergenerational learning groups and as collaborators in vibrant community networks, Alaska’s Indigenous artists are invigorating traditional stories in customary arts and proposing resilient futures through design, tattoo, regalia and graphic arts. Artist projects elevate collaboration, allyship, and community as tools of resistance, adaptation, and cultural...

Protection: Adaptation and Resistance centers Indigenous ways of knowing. Working within intergenerational learning groups and as collaborators in vibrant community networks, Alaska’s Indigenous artists are invigorating traditional stories in customary arts and proposing resilient futures through design, tattoo, regalia and graphic arts. Artist projects elevate collaboration, allyship, and community as tools of resistance, adaptation, and cultural...

On July 29th, LIFT Awardee Lehuauakea presents E Hoʻāla Ka Lupe: To Awaken the Kite – a traditional kapa kite recreation! This community event is the culmination of Lehuauakea’s LIFT grant project, and will include music, entertainment, food and craft vendors. What: E Hoʻāla Ka Lupe: To Awaken the Kite When: Saturday, July 29th, 9am – 1pm Where:...

Paseo is a family friendly 3-day festival of music, visual arts, dance, storytelling, nature, education and more. Stop by NACF’s table between SW Main Street and SW 9th Ave in Portland’s South Park Blocks on Sunday, July 30th, 3pm-6pm. Sunday’s theme is “Land Back: Honoring an Indigenous Movement” featuring multimedia artist AC Ramirez de Arellano (Taino), 1876 Band (Powwow...

Protection: Adaptation and Resistance centers Indigenous ways of knowing. Working within intergenerational learning groups and as collaborators in vibrant community networks, Alaska’s Indigenous artists are invigorating traditional stories in customary arts and proposing resilient futures through design, tattoo, regalia and graphic arts. Artist projects elevate collaboration, allyship, and community as tools of resistance, adaptation, and cultural...

Kale'a Calica-Younker (Warm Springs, Coquille, Yakama, Coos) will teach a youth zine workshop for ages 11 & up on August 5th, 2023 from Noon to 3pm, at the Independent Resource Publishing Center. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with self-publishing. Learn basics on zine-making, formatting and construction. Participants younger than 13 must be accompanied by adult...

Native Arts & Cultures Foundation along with Converge 45 present Chords to Other Chords (Relative), a monumental neon sculpture by Portland-based, Seneca Nation artist Marie Watt. Join us for the kick off of this exciting new exhibit with remarks by Marie Watt. Light refreshments will be served.

Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is excited to partner with Converge 45 to present Chords to Other Chords (Relative), a monumental neon sculpture by Portland-based, Seneca Nation artist Marie Watt. This work builds upon Seneca oral history traditions and the history of call and response. Conversations are intended to call back in time to our...