Opening of the Center for Native Arts and Culture

In May 2022 over 300 people attended an all ages Open House at the Center and took part in art making, storytelling, canoe carving and performances.

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Lulani at Open House (2022-04-22) by Mario GallucciNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

NACF President & CEO Lulani Arquette welcomes the communtiy.

The opening event included sharing, blessings, storytelling and performances marking the official public opening of the Center for Native Arts and Cultures.

Center for Native Arts and Cultures Opening Weekend (April 22nd - 23rd, 2022).

Ed Edmo at Open House 3 (2022-04-22) by Mario GallucciNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Ed Edmo (Shoshone Bannock)

Local Portland Storyteller and Elder Ed Edmo entertained visitors with his incredible traditional storytelling.

Ed Edmo at Open House 2, Mario Gallucci, 2022-04-22, From the collection of: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Talia 4, Mario Gallucci, 2022-04-22, From the collection of: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

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Ed Edmo (Shoshone Bannock) storytelling with his animal puppets (left). Talia Reasoner (Seminole and Toltec) high-fiving a child who came up and danced with her (right).

Kaleinani dancers 1 (2022-04-22) by Mario GallucciNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Kaleinani O Ke Kukui halau performed for visitors.

Founded by Deva Yamashiro, Kaleinani o ke Kukui is a Hawaiian/Polynesian school in Vancouver, Washington.

Kaleinani dancers 2 (2022-04-22) by Mario GallucciNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Dancers from Kaleinani O Ke Kukui Hawaiian Cultural Center.

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.

Lukas Angus 3, Mario Gallucci, 2022-04-22, From the collection of: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Lukas Angus 2, Mario Gallucci, 2022-04-22, From the collection of: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Lukas Angus 1, Mario Gallucci, 2022-04-22, From the collection of: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

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Lukas Angus (Niimiipuu and Tlingit) Traditional artist teaching traditional carving

Smudge (2022-04-22) by Mario GallucciNative Arts and Cultures Foundation - Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Blessing and opening the Center in a good way

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

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