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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November 2011

Printable Native American Heritage Month flyer (pdf)

Raven Steals the Sun

Based on a Native American tale, this play tells how Raven the trickster brought light and warmth to the world. Created and performed by Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre.

• Thursday, November 3, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
• Belmont Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, November 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
• Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the first program.

• Thursday, November 10, 3-3:45 p.m.
• Hollywood Library

• Tuesday, November 22, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
• Midland Library

• Wednesday, November 30, 4-4:45 p.m.
• Hillsdale Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

Northstar Native American Dance Company

By combining traditional Native American dance and music with contemporary elements of jazz, tap and hip-hop, Painted Sky's Northstar Dance Company performs a colorful, high energy show that celebrates rich Native American traditions.

• Saturday, November 5, 11-11:30 a.m.
• North Portland Library

Coyote Tales and Northwest Legends

The earliest stories of the Northwest continue to educate, inspire and entertain us with humor, wisdom and an undeniable sense of place. Join professional storyteller Will Hornyak in this energetic and highly engaging performance.

• Sunday, November 13, 2-2:45 p.m.
• St. Johns Library

Native American Tales

Join Mythobolus Mask Theatre as they bring traditional Native American stories to life with colorful costumes, music, storytelling and masked dancers.

• Saturday, November 19, 3-4 p.m.
• Holgate Library

American Indian Symbols and Mask Making

Learn about Northwest Coast Native American culture through masks. Create your own masks while artist Maranee Sanders tells stories and shares symbolism.

• Sunday, November 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Woodstock Library
• Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

• Saturday, December 3, 3-5 p.m.
• Northwest Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m.
• Albina Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

Walking the Blue Corn Road

Learn about planting and cooking with blue corn, and sample tasty blue corn snacks. Author and historian Jean Johnson will also share stories and lessons from her 10 years living with the Hopi and Navajo during the 1980s. For ages 10 through adult.

• Monday, November 21, 4-5 p.m.
• Troutdale Library

The Beginnings of the Kalapuya People

Storyteller and history keeper Esther Stutzman is Coos and Komemma Kalapuya and is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Join Esther as she shares her family's legends about the beginnings of the Kalapuya tribe of the Willamette Valley.

• Tuesday, December 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Albina Library

 

All programs are made possible by the Grande Ronde Fund for Native American Collections & Programs of The Library Foundation.

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.