Hosted by the Yakama Nation, this celebration highlights the collaborative work between tribes and key organization in restoring asúm (Pacific lamprey); engaging with treaty tribes and Portland, Oregon community and; most of all, celebrating the historical tribal harvest of asúm at Wa'lmút (Willamette Falls) -- where Yakama Nation and other Columbia River treaty tribes (Warm […]
A one-day event for Columbia River treaty fishers to get information, resources, and training that will help them improve river safety, fish quality, and equipment maintenance. The event and lunch are free for all Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribal members. The Columbia River Indian Fishers Expo is hosted by the Columbia River […]
Salmon Camp is a component of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s Tribal Workforce Development program. The annual camp for 20 incoming 6th and 7th grade students from the four CRITFC member tribes focuses on providing culturally relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences to foster an interest in natural resources careers and close […]
"These Sacred Hills" is a powerful three-year collaboration between filmmakers Jacob Bailey, Christopher Ward, and members of the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation. The film follows key community members—Elaine Harvey, Bronsco Jim, Jeremy Takala, and others—as they confront a proposed green energy project threatening their sacred mountain, Pushpum. As they fight to protect this vital land, the film captures their struggle to preserve their ancestral rights to fish, hunt, and gather, safeguarding their way of life for future generations. Featuring insights from indigenous affairs reporter Toastie Oaster of High Country News and historian Professor Andrew Fisher of William & Mary College, the film deepens the conversation about environmental justice and the preservation of indigenous sovereignty in the face of modern development.
Where: Rock Creek Longhouse MC: Thomas MorningOwl First ten (10) drums paid per session Grand Entry: 7:30 p.m. April 18th & 1:30 p.m. April 19th Categories: Jr.~ (7-12 years) fancy/jingle; fancy/grass; traditional Teen~(13-17 years) fancy/jingle; fancy/grass; traditional Adult~ (18+) fancy/jingle; fancy/grass; traditional Golden Age~ (55+) Men/Women Catagories Registration fee: $3 Specials: Committee-Hand Drum (3-adult team) […]
Round Dance to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/People.
This FREE family-friendly community event celebrates the return of salmon to the Walla Walla Basin each year. The annual event is coordinated jointly by the Water & Environmental Center and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in order to provide a glimpse into our region’s rich cultural and natural resource driven history. Mark […]
The Portland Art Museum in hosting the Miss Indian Northwest pageant on June 5, 2025. The pageant is the oldest Native American pageant to represent all Pacific Northwest tribes since 1969. The crowning of Miss Indian Northwest is one of the largest in the Northwest and most prestigious elite cultural title for young Native women. […]
Vendor market opens at 9. Parade starts at 10
