Ntsayka Ikanum: Our Story
Trace the journey of our people by visiting Our Story: A Virtual Experience, a distillation of the eras and facets of Grand Ronde history and culture for the edification of Tribal members and the general public.
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The Tribe has several cultural resource programs. To learn more about their missions, visit the Land and Culture Department page
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Cultural Classes
The Cultural Education and Outreach Program coordinates and provides classes year-round in Grand Ronde, Portland, and Eugene. We are pleased to offer the following classes in May and June.
Grand Ronde
Tribal Headquarters
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Regalia Making (NEW day and time!)
chinuk wawa
Weaving
Carving (through May 22nd)
Dancing and Drumming
Lifeways
Paddle Making (must attend all 3 days)
Bow Camp (Free to tribal and community youth)
Drum Making (Advance Registration required)
Portland
CTGR Portland Office
4445 SW Barbur Boulevard
Portland, OR 97239
Lifeways
Beading
chinuk wawa
Drum Making (Advance Registration required)
Eugene
Lamb Cottage Meeting Facility
(located in Skinner Butte Park)
101 Cheshire Road
Eugene, OR 97401
Lifeways
chinuk wawa
Beading
Drum Making (Advance Registration required)
Coming Soon!
These classes will be available in Grand Ronde, Portland, and Eugene. More details will be announced soon.
July: Singing
September: Singing and Dancing
October: Native Craft
December: Drum Making (Elders only; available in Grand Ronde only)
- Culture classes and materials are free for enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal Members (please bring CTGR ID).
- These classes are also free for Tribal Member spouses, family, and descendants – if materials (beads, dentalia etc.) are required, participants must bring their own, use donated (if available), or reimburse instructor for any materials provided. See instructor for details.
- Members enrolled at any other federally-recognized tribe (please bring tribal ID): $10 fee per class – if materials (beads, dentalia etc.) are required, participants must bring their own, use donated (if available), or reimburse instructor for any materials provided. See instructor for details.
- For all other persons: $15 fee per class – if materials (beads, dentalia etc.) are required, participants must bring their own, use donated (if available), or reimburse instructor for any materials provided. See instructor for details.