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Native American Cultural Presentation in Oakridge
October 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Deitrich Peters, photo by Karen Rainsong
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Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Oakridge community center in October, in honor of Native American Heritage Month (which occurs in November), with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture. Best for ages 8 and up.
—-Also attend a Free children’s educational session at 2pm at the community center, focused on the Grand Ronde tribal curriculum “Coyote and the Fish Trap”. Kids ages 5 to 10 will get the most out of this and will color a coyote paper mask to take home. ——
FREE
Seating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday October 12th, 5pm – 6pm
Location: Oakridge community center, Oregon
Deitrich Peters Bio
I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I'm a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning "Sky Dancer". My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather's middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.
I love my culture and traditions - making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.