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Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner & Art Auction Honoring Seattle's First People

Duwamish Tribal Leadership on behalf of the Duwamish Tribal Council and DTS Board wish to express sincere gratitude to all of you who sponsored, donated and attended the 2010 Duwamish Tribe Gala on June 5, 2010.  The event raised $25,000 for operating before expenses and a great time was had by all. 

A special thanks to Louise Jones-Brown, Committee Chair and the Gala Committee Members:  Jack and Dana Kvarnstrom, Cindy Williams, Cecile Hansen, Tom Speer, Kathie Zetterberg, Linda Dombrowski, Jolene Williams and last but not least our many volunteers and friends from the community.
 
"We raise our hands to you." 

Please check back for updates about the 2011 Duwamish Tribe Gala, Dinner and Art Auction.  We accept donations of cash, art and sponsorships at any time, please call the tribal office at (206) 431-1582 for more information.  


Gallery Exhibit & Sales

Sla'Da Master Duwamish Weaver and Basket Maker. A special collection of the works of Mary Lou Slaughter, Duwamish descent of Chief Seattle and Princess Angeline—featuring cedar bark hats & clothing, and a multitude of beautiful baskets. Examples of her artistry have been displayed at the Peabody Museum and Ethnology at Harvard. 

Below our calendar is a list of all of our upcoming events with dates and detailed information!

Calendar of Events 2011
Janurary
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
            1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 19 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
~10am-3pm Duwamish Longhouse 2nd Anniversary Open House ....
30 31          


February
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
~1-4pm, Day of Duwamish Culture: Free event for Native American Families...
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
~Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon...
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28          


March
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    1 2 3 4 5
~ 1-3pm, Lushootseed Language Class #1 - Kichen Culture...
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
~ 'Tilibsdeb' - 'Singing Feet'. Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
~ 10AM-1pm, Lushootseed Language Class #2 - Kichen Culture...
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
~ 'Tilibsdeb' - 'Singing Feet'. Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.
27 28 29 30 31    

 

Duwamish Longhouse Event Calendar 2011

Check website for updates http://www.duwamishtribe.org/calendar.html
We will be adding live performances, storytelling, speakers and more throughout the year. Become a Duwamish Longhouse FACEBOOK friend.

Gallery Exhibit & Sales--Sla'Da Master Duwamish Weaver and Basket Maker. Works of Mary Lou Slaughter, Duwamish descent of Chief Seattle—featuring cedar bark hats & clothing, and a multitude of beautiful baskets. Free admission Mon-Sat 10-5.

January 29th,

  • Saturday, 10am-3pm—Duwamish Longhouse 2nd Anniversary Open House. 12pm showing of Princess Angeline Film. Free admission. Frybread $3.
  • Work party accross the street, Boat launch -10AM-2PM
  • Lushootseed Language Class, Canoe Culture - Final Class 1PM-3PM

February 12th,

February 19th,

  • "Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.
  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. 6x weeks $45. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 1PM-3-PM

March 5th,

  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 1PM-3-PM

March 12th,

  • "Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.

March 19th,

  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 10AM-1-PM

March 26th,

  • "Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.

April 2nd,

  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 10AM-1-PM

April 9th,

  • "Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.
  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 1PM-3-PM

April 16th,

  • Saturday, 1st Annual Duwamish Tea Party. Celebrate spring with your family and friends. We're breaking out the china and tea cozies and serving tea, scones, & finger sandwiches with a lump of sunshine. RSVP at dts@qwestoffice.net or (206) 431-1582. Music. $10 per person. Delicious.

April 23rd,

  • Lushootseed Language Class - Kichen Culture. Teacher Mike "didahalqid" Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish chrildren may Audit classes with permission of Teacher. 1PM-3-PM

April 30th ,

  • "Tilibsdeb" - "Singing Feet". Duwamish heritage group - 10AM-Noon, Free.

May 7th,

  • Saturday, Duwamish Membership Annual Meeting. Check in 10-11am, meeting 11am-3pm. Invitation only—enrolled Duwamish members and family. Potluck.

May 28th,

  • Saturday, Duwamish Children's Potlatch. 10am-2pm. Crafts, storytelling, dancing, music & refreshments. Free.

June 4th,

  • Saturday, Duwamish Longhouse Gala and Auction. RSVP $100. Sponsors and artists please contact us at dts@qwestoffice.net or (206) 431-1582.

July 25th,

  • Monday, 5:30-7pm, Duwamish Longhouse: learning from historic sites. A short quarterly business meeting of Historic Seattle precedes program. Registration: Free/donation. https://www.historicseattle.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=481
    • Oct 2011--Halloween Party
    • Nov 2011—Native Holiday Gift Fair
    • Dec 2011—Christmas Concert

Event Support Volunteers are Needed.

 

Duwamish Extended Family Reunions—The Duwamish Tribe is making the Longhouse
View Larger Map ... available to its members this year for extended family reunions at no cost. Families are responsible for invitations, set-up and clean-up, food and supplies. The Tribal Enrollment Officer will be available to update memberships. To volunteer to coordinate a family reunion, call 206.431.1582. Family reunions will be listed on the tribal website. Subject to availability --weekdays or Sundays only, no Saturdays.

Call (206) 431-1582 for more information or to register for classes or gift fair. The Duwamish Longhouse is available for weddings, holiday parties, etc.


Where:
 
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center - Map It
4705 W. Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106

 

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last update Jan 21, 2011