May 22 - September 26
TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE HOSTS "RIVER OF MEMORY: THE EVERLASTING COLUMBIA"

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Pendleton 800-654-3459
Vintage photos of the historic Columbia River, art and poetic narration on the significance of the river.

May 26 - September 3
NAAMÍ NÍSHAYCHT LIVING CULTURE VILLAGE

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Pendleton 800-654-3459
Opening of Living Culture Village. Interpreters demonstrate ancient crafts, games & food preparation at the village, featuring several ancient styles of Native lodges

July 3 - September 14
TRIBAL ART SHOW, "HERE FOREVER"

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Pendleton 800-654-3459
The museum celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibit of Tribal Artists' work, depicting life in their beautiful Umatilla homeland.

July 4 - 6
WILDHORSE POW-WOW

Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Pendleton 800-654-9453
Indian dance, singing, food, crafts, with spectacular Native regalia, a
photographer’s delight. Free admission.
http://www.wildhorseresort.com

August 16
TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE SALMON WALK

Pendleton 800-654-9453
Salmon tours, games, recreation events.

October 1 - January 1
ORAL TRADITIONS OF THE NINE TRIBES

From the Oregon Historical Society
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Pendleton 800-654-3459
Exhibit features local storytelling from Tribal members along with photos and audio-visual presentations.

WHO WE WERE

Watch for Ispilyay (Coyote). Listen for him and his animal relatives in the permanent exhibits. He’s there in all three major galleries: We Were, We Are and We Will Be.

In We Were, the Natitayt (People) depict the seasonal lifestyle that was typical on the Columbia Plateau for centuries. Illustrations, artifacts and sounds take the visitor to another time.

From a basalt outcrop, full-sized horses and riders view the panoramic river and distant horse herds, a representation of the trademark horse culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people. Listen for Coyote’s voice and news of his adventures in the Winter Lodge and Seasonal Round.

Prophecies and later, foreign trade objects, provide a prelude of things to come. A journey through Fort Nez Perce and the Mission Church precede tales of the massive migration of tired and hungry immigrants through the hospitable homeland. Intrusion, war, hangings, treaties, new schools and marked land characterize the next few decades until the horse herds and the languages of the Natitayt are nearly wiped out.

WHO WE ARE

The importance of veterans and the warrior tradition, extensive efforts to restore salmon, modern multi-cultural lifestyles, development of a tribal economy, participation in celebration events and Coyote’s continuing role are all explored in detail in We Are.

WHO WE WILL BE

Dreams, thoughts, hopes and concerns of the tribal community are voiced in We Will Be.