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Gallery Exhibit & Sales

Sla'Da Master Duwamish Weaver and Basket Maker is a featured artist. A multitude of beautiful baskets by Mary Lou Slaughter, a Duwamish descent of Chief Seattle are available. Free admission Mon-Sat 10-5.  


Longhouse Art Gallery Show

February 11, 2012 thru June 16, 2012 - "Peter Boome: Salish Connections" Experience the explorations in NW Coast design by one of Washington’s most talented Native American artists. The gallery show features the paintings and prints of the nationally acclaimed Upper Skagit artist. Opening Reception: Feb. 11th, 4-6pm.

 


Calendar of Events

Jan 14, 2012

  • January 14, 2012, — Remembering Medicine Songs of Chief Seattle’s Time with Johnny Moses. FREE. This live presentation is the closing program of the art gallery show “Duwamish Journey with Johnny Moses” which explores the traditional culture and spirituality of the Duwamish. The gallery will be open from 11am to 7pm

Jan 19, 2012

  • January 19, 2012, — RESCHEDULED!—Due to snowy conditions in Seattle, the Jan. 19th event, "Keeping the Earth Power Coming", at the Duwamish Longhouse has been canceled and rescheduled for Mar. 3rd at 6-8pm. The free program is "Keeping the Earth Power Coming" — Native Oral, Visual and Digital Storytelling for Social Justice."

Feb 4, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#1-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45
Feb 11, 2012

  • Grand Opening, The Art of Peter Boome of the Upper Skagit Tribe. Peter specializes in Coast Salish designs. In addition to the Salish designs, he also creates Contemporary Intertribal Art, this influence stems from spending the latter portion of his childhood on the Northern Ute Reservation In Utah. Opening reception and other related events TBA.

  • Featured Artist Paul 'Che oke ten' Wagner — Native American Flute Player & Storyteller 6-7pm, "Che oke ten" presents selections from his new Album "Time of Paradise" "FREE".

Feb 18, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#2-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45

Feb 19, 2012

  • Feb 19th — Sunday, 1-4pm — Paul 'Che oke ten' Wagner - Introduction to Native Flute Workshop , learn the basicis, play from the heart, you do not need to read music. Students may purchase or borrow flute. RSVP. $45 for workshop.

Mar 3, 2012

  • March 3, 2012, 6-8pm — Keeping the Earth Power Coming — Native Oral, Visual and Digital Storytelling for Social Justice . FREE. Hosted by the Inclusion and Justice Committee of Antioch University 's PhD in Leadership and Change Program and Duwamish Longhouse. Presenters will include Brenda Manuelito (Navajo), Carmella Rodriguez and Nora Antoine (Lakota). Special guests, Deb Guerrero (Tlingit, Snohomish and Cowlitz ), co-founder of Turtle Women Rising & Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha Band of Klallam Indians) . Complementary food.

Mar 4, 2012


Mar 10, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#3-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45

Mar 24, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#4-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45

Apr 2, 2012

  • 2nd Annual Duwamish Tea.

Apr 14, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#5-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45

Apr 28, 2012

  • 10-11:30am Tilibsdeb () Singing-Feet, Duwamish heritage group practice 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM—free

  • 1-3pm, Lushootsed Language Class#6-of-6 -Introduction to Lushootseed . The Language of the Duwamish, Nisqually, Skagit and Other Tribes of Puget Sound. Teacher Mike [‘didahalqid'] Evans. New students welcome, limited to 12 students. Duwamish children may audit classes with permission of teacher. 2hr classes. 6 weeks--$45

May 2012

  • Duwamish Membership Annual Meeting
  • Children's Potlatch.

June 2012

  • Duwamish Longhouse Gala and Auction.

October 2012

  • Duwamish Halloween Party.

Nov 23-25, 2012

  • Duwamish Native Holiday Gift Fair.

Dec, 2012

  • Duwamish Christmas Concert.

 

Duwamish Extended Family Reunions — The Duwamish Tribe is making the Longhouse 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 this website. Subject to availability -- weekdays or Sundays only, no Saturdays.


Heritage Classes

Tilibsdeb "Singing Feet" Duwamish heriatage group
Saturdays 10am-11:30am - Free. Dates To-Be-Announced. Contact Cindy (Cindylwilliams09@gmail.com) to be placed on an email contact list for practice dates.

Lushootseed Language Class - Introduction to Lushootseed — 6 weeks, $45
Teacher Mike 'Didahalqid' Evens. New students welcome, limited to 12. Duwamish Children may audit classes with permission of teacher.
2hr classes, Feb. 4 & 18, Mar. 24, Apr. 14 & 28. Individual classes maybe rescheduled as needed.

Cedar Bark Prep Class - 3hr, $75
Teacher 'Sla'Da' Master Duwamish Weaver and Basket Maker is a Duwamish Tribe member and a descendent of Chief Seattle. Before one can begin to make a NW Native Cedar basket, or even begin to weave it, one must first prepare any harvested materials. Cedar Bark is the material and will be supplied by Teacher Sla'da. Students will learn an inner-bark harvesting technique - how to separate Cedars outer bark from it's inner bark. Dates areTo-Be-Announced.

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:

 
 4705 W. Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106

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last update Jan 18, 2012