Opening of the Center for Native Arts and Culture

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NACF President & CEO Lulani Arquette welcomes the communtiy.

Lulani at Open House by Mario Gallucci Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures The opening event included sharing, blessings, storytelling and performances marking the official public opening of the Center for Native Arts and Cultures.

Ed Edmo (Shoshone Bannock)

Ed Edmo at Open House 3 by Mario Gallucci Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures Local Portland Storyteller and Elder Ed Edmo entertained visitors with his incredible traditional storytelling.

Kaleinani O Ke Kukui halau performed for visitors.

Kaleinani dancers 1 by Mario Gallucci Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures Founded by Deva Yamashiro, Kaleinani o ke Kukui is a Hawaiian/Polynesian school in Vancouver, Washington.

Dancers from Kaleinani O Ke Kukui Hawaiian Cultural Center.

Kaleinani dancers 2 by Mario Gallucci Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures Kaleinani O Ke Kukui is a Hawaiian Cultural Center in Vancouver that offers hula, ukulele, Polynesian dance, drumming and Hawaiian language classes. The school is family-owned and remains connected to its roots back on the island of Oʻahu.

Blessing and opening the Center in a good way

Smudge by Mario Gallucci Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures The opening of the Center for Native Arts & Cultures was a success, kicking off a whole new way we can activate the community and support Native artists and culture bearers