Language Workshop: In-Person
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Language Workshop: In-Person

  • Lane Community College Longhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will involve up to 30 hours of total course time beginning April 22, 23, 24, 2025, at 5-7pm PT, online, and then two full days of face-to-face Cherokee Nation teacher interaction in your area April 26&27, 2025, 9-4 PT, and then a 12 hour online follow-up April 29, 30, & May 1, 2025, 5-7PM PT.

REGISTER HERE.

* Must attend all sessions

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Jan
21

We Ride for Her Documentary

This Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30pm, we encourage members to attend the screening of “We Ride for Her,” a 20-minute documentary about missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people.  Guest speaker Marta Lu Clifford, Chinook, Cree, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, will talk after the film. Marta Lu is an elder-in-residence at UO and co-founder of illioo Native Theater, which produces Native, First Nations, and Indigenous theater and spoken word.

 

The WE RIDE FOR HER screening is 6:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 West 13th Avenue. FREE

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Cookies, Conversation, & Crafts
Dec
7

Cookies, Conversation, & Crafts

  • 4000 East 30th Avenue Eugene, OR, 97405 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, December 7 from 10am-12:30pm, we will meet at the Longhouse to celebrate our community and reflect on our organization. We’ll provide coffee and cookies and simple crafts to enjoy while we visit. Posters will offer information about our bylaws and volunteer needs, allowing space for everyone to add comments and suggestions for the year ahead.

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2024 Annual Chief's Visit
Aug
3

2024 Annual Chief's Visit

Visit with Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, and at-large councilors Johnny Kidwell and Julia Coates at this gathering for at-large citizens on Saturday, August 3rd in Salem, OR!

Enjoy cultural presentations and demonstrations which may include: Miss Cherokee, storytelling, flute playing, and traditional arts and crafts.

Cherokee Nation Registration will be on-site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Photo IDs will stop accepting applications 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be on location to assist citizens.

Lunch will be provided by the Cherokee Nation.
 For questions regarding this event, please call 918-207-4963. We hope to see you there!

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Language Event
Jun
25
to Jul 3

Language Event

Join us for our Cherokee Language Workshop that is hosted by Cherokee Nation!

Week 1 | Virtual | June 25, 26, 27 | 5-7pm
Week 2 | In-Person | June 29, 30 | 9am-4pm | LCC Longhouse
Week 3 | Virtual | July 2, 3 | 5-7pm

Please attend all sessions as classes will cover new material each time. Food is provided for the in-person sessions. Please RSVP by 6/7 by emailing willamettetsalagi@gmail.com to receive the Zoom links.

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Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Jan
27

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Join us for our Ribbon Skirt Workshop with special guest, Seli Stewart! Seli (Sarah) Stewart is a Special Projects Officer within Cherokee Nation's department of community and cultural outreach. She has been sewing for most of her life after learning the basics in junior high school and beading since 2016. She became a TERO certified artist in March of 2022. Most of Seli's art projects focus on Cherokee stories, culture, and language. She was most recently awarded 2nd place in the category of emerging artists at the Trail of Tears Art Show in 2023 for her cornhusk doll, and has created apparel for First Daughter, Jazzy Hoskin, and Delegate Kim Teehee.

Lunch and crafting materials are provided.

RSVP by January 5th so we can make sure we have enough supplies and food for everyone.

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Annual Chief's Picnic
Aug
5

Annual Chief's Picnic

Join us as we welcome Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr and At-Large Council Members at our annual meeting and picnic! There will be a variety of cultural presentations and activities. The Registrar's office will be on site to issue ID cards. This is an outdoor event and attendees should bring their own chairs. Please bring a dish according to the first letter of your last name A-G: Main Dish | H-N: Dessert | O-S: Side Dish | T-Z: Drinks/Paper Goods

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Bingo and Valentines
Jan
28

Bingo and Valentines

Join us as we play Cherokee Bingo and create Valentine’s Day cards for veterans. Practice the Cherokee language and win fabulous prizes! Snacks are included.

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Member Meeting
Oct
15

Member Meeting

Activities/Topics:

  • National Holiday Recap

  • Powwow Etiquette

  • Harvest Ceremonies

  • Cornhusk Dolls

  • Community Needs Voting

  • Food will be provided

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Annual Chief’s Picnic
Aug
20

Annual Chief’s Picnic

Be sure to join us for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations, along with a visit from Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, at large Council members Julia Coates and Johnny Kidwell, and Miss Cherokee Chelbie Turtle, Cherokee Nation Registration, Education Services, and Cherokee Vote will also be on hand. A meal will be provided. This is an outdoor event and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

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Cultural Presentation with Abraham Bearpaw
Jul
30

Cultural Presentation with Abraham Bearpaw

 Join us as we welcome Cherokee Nation Special Projects Officer Abraham Bearpaw as he shares with us the importance of reconnecting with our heritage. We plan on playing the Cherokee game of stickball and making Cherokee cultural crafts. We will also provide a meal for attendees. RSVP by sending an email to willamettetsalagi@gmail.com

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