Teen Spirit Zine Thing
Culturally relevant and identity-supporting craft time for teens who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+, and allies too. Come enjoy some 2S/Indigequeer culture and make zine things, listen to 2S music playlists, and view recent live stream footage from San Francisco’s Two-Spirit BAAITS pow wow.
Two-Spirit Rainbow Family Storytime
Culturally relevant and identity-supporting storytime for families with parents or children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ and their allies. Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate an hour of kid-friendly Two-Spirit and Indigequeer songs and books. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.
Two-Spirit Printmaking Social
Culturally relevant and identity-supporting print-making night where adults who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ can make pride bling with medallions, posters, flags, and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources.
Author event with Daniel Vandever
The whole family is invited for a joyful and informative discussion with creator and publisher Daniel Vandever (Diné) about publishing books as a Native author and his award-winning picture books Fall In Line, Holden and Herizon. Free books to participants while supplies last.
Space is limited and attendance is first come, first served.
Author event with Daniel Vandever
The whole family is invited for a joyful and informative discussion with creator and publisher Daniel Vandever (Diné) about publishing books as a Native author and his award-winning picture books Fall In Line, Holden and Herizon. Free books to participants while supplies last.
Space is limited and attendance is first come, first served.
Native Story Hour - rescheduled from June 19th
Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.
New Holgate Library: Two Generations of Hoop Dance
Two talented Indigenous hoop dancers will share their culture and skills through the art of hoop dance, followed by a Q & A session. Hoop dancing originated as a healing ceremony and continues to be practiced and shared as a form of Indigenous tradition, artistic expression and cultural sharing opportunity. Hoops are utilized to make formations that honor various animals and nature, as well as new and creative designs.
New Holgate Library: Uke Time with Gigs
Participants will learn how to hold, read, and strum along to popular songs from "I Lava You" to "Master of Puppets," while getting the chance to play with other types of ukuleles. Participants will be sent home with material to continue their uke journey! This event is encouraged for all ages.
Fyre, also known as Giggles, is a two-spirit multidisciplinary artist based in Portland. They mainly focus on music and circus arts.
New Holgate Library: Native Plants
Learn about native plants of the Willamette Valley like huckleberry, cedar, sweetgrass and other plants. Stephanie Craig, Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya tribal member, will share how many plants in our backyards are used for food, basketry and medicine by Indigenous peoples.
Native Story Hour
Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.
Two-Spirit Beadwork Social
Culturally relevant and identity-supporting beadwork night where adults who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ can make pride bling with medallions, posters, flags, and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources.