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 The People of Cascadia 

Pacific Northwest Native American History
written and illustrated by Heidi Bohan

Workshops & Events 

See calendar for scheduled events

The author is available for presentations and workshops.


People of Cascadia Presentations and Workshops 2011


 

Hosted by the Duwamish Tribe at the Duwamish Longhouse, Seattle WA

April 8th:
Friday 7-8:30 PM 

Adult: $10 
Children/senior $5 

Tickets at the door

To register or for questions:

The Seasonal Rounds is the theme of this local history exploration by Heidi Bohan, author and illustrator. The evening's presentation includes an author's discussion with slide presentation; hands-on artifacts, original artwork from the book and a tasting of native herbal teas. Additional traditional snacks available for a small fee. Book signing and sales. Doors open at 6pm. Free parking in area. Complimentary tickets for enrolled Duwamish members available at the door.

April 10th:
Sunday 10-4:00

Individual: $75

Couple: $100

Family: up to 2 adults, 2 children (over 7): $125

Must pre-register

 

Cynthia Williams

Phone:  (206) 431-1582

Email:  dts@qwestoffice.net

 

Step back in time. Educators, students and families will enjoy this all-day workshop. Be challenged by traditional Pacific NW Native American seasonal hands-on skills building activities. Presenter and lead teacher is Heidi Bohan, author of The People of Cascadia: Pacific Northwest Native American History. Guests will enjoy a variety of activities at 'station's' set up in the Duwamish Longhouse including Celestial Time-Keeping; Tool Making, Cordage and Nets, Traditional Foods and Traditional Medicines. These stations will be geared to a variety of skill levels; with each station offering a 'Educators' activity that can be used in education programs with youth and an advanced activity for each person to make a sample object such as fish knives, fiber and net, or healing salve from native plants, or to sample  traditional foods and more.  Children must shadow parents at all times.  Lunch is provided. Enrolled Duwamish members should call tribal office for workshop scholarship.

 

 

Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W. Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
United States